Double action / single action trigger manipulation

[41magfan]

Thanks, SLG - hope I can add something useful to the Forum.

[ToddG]

The first step I take with a shooter struggling to get DA/SA shooting under control is to shoot DA/SA two-shot strings as SLG pointed out, but on two different targets. For example, put up two 3x5 cards at 3yd. Have her point the gun at the left target, press through a good DA shot, then keeping the trigger pulled all the way to the rear move the gun over to the right target, reset the trigger, and break the SA shot. Repeat this five times.

Compare the groups for size, POI, etc.

From there, without actually seeing her shoot and manipulate the trigger, it's impossible to diagnose what actual problem(s) may be at work. But firing slow deliberate DA and SA shots in sequence usually helps most folks get accustomed to the mechanism. While it may take a bit more time and effort, being a truly good DA/SA shooter isn't nearly as difficult as many people make it out to be.

[Cowtown44]

Thanks for all the responses guys. We will initiate the drills and I'll report back.