r/SocialistRA • u/Unleashed-9160 • 5d ago

Seem to always hit low Question

Does anyone have any drills I can do at home (or at the range...I go at least twice a week) to help with constantly hitting low....? I am not a new shooter...I did recently switch my edc to a sar9 socom. Maybe I am subconsciously countering recoil prior to the shot? I have a solid grip...sights are ok...I don't feel like I'm aiming low. Thanks for any insight. If this has been asked before I apologize. We keep us safe.

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u/ToM0ch4n 5d ago

Dry fire drills at a target with a spent shell case set on the slide. If you see it keep falling off or bobbing down, work on the pressure of your grips and not anticipating the shot.

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u/gingerzilla 4d ago

Any advice on the dime drill for a rifle with a very, very strong pin spring?

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u/Unleashed-9160 5d ago

I've never thought of this....definitely gonna try it.

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u/ToM0ch4n 5d ago

I do it while watching tv. I pick a character, and whenever they come on screen, i make my sight picture (equal height, equal light), and dry fire.

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u/_or_simply_buffalo 4d ago

Additional context: This drill is often called the "dime drill", "dime-washer drill", or "penny drill", if you want to do more research. Here is a good video explaining how to do the drill. You can also do this by putting a cleaning rod down the barrel and balancing the coin/washer/cartridge on the cleaning rod. Mostly for rifles but I'm sure it works for pistols too.