MSparks909
08-17-2014, 06:28 PM
In a perfect world, one breaks the shot(s) only when there is clear and distinct focus on the front sight as it is imposed over the A-Zone (or similar), uses the recoil from that shot(s) to move their gun to the next target, and repeats the process. However, I noticed today (and in all previous matches that I've shot), that I tend to switch from a front sight focus to a target focus, to ensure that I got the hit, before moving on. Today is the first time I've ever shot a match clean, but in previous matches, I always beat myself up for not checking to see the hits before moving on because of the penalties incurred because of the failures to engage/complete the engagement. I know it eats up time, but as a shooter I haven't built up the confidence to break the shot and have faith that it found its mark. I can see where the ability to "call your shot" comes into play; knowing whether or not you threw the shot will help in deciding whether to re-engage the target or not.
I know I'm not supposed to, but it's so difficult not to look at the target, especially close ones (within 7 yards) to see if I got the hit(s). I also tend to do this during drills (3x5 card draws, DT, etc). Any cure for this besides iron clad front sight focus and relying on "calling the shot?" Is this really an issue that I should work on overcoming, or should I just keep doing what I'm doing?
I'll probably never be an A class shooter, let alone a M/GM (though that is an excellent goal to work towards), but I'm just curious if any of you do this as well.
I know I'm not supposed to, but it's so difficult not to look at the target, especially close ones (within 7 yards) to see if I got the hit(s). I also tend to do this during drills (3x5 card draws, DT, etc). Any cure for this besides iron clad front sight focus and relying on "calling the shot?" Is this really an issue that I should work on overcoming, or should I just keep doing what I'm doing?
I'll probably never be an A class shooter, let alone a M/GM (though that is an excellent goal to work towards), but I'm just curious if any of you do this as well.