Hello from Parker - 16 yr resident

[BrianV]

Been 30 years since I shot my rifles/shotgun, and just purchased first handgun (G19) this year. Also just purchased a Dillon 550B reloader because I can see where this is an expensive hobby...and I grew up with my uncles (all still in South Texas) doing their own reloading. Getting the rifles/shotgun reconditioned, and then I hope to pass along the same lessons I learned to my adult daughters (better late than never...and I did pass along a lot of OTHER lessons ) and young grandsons.

Most of my questions will probably be around reloading and why I'm consistently pulling to the lower-left center with the handgun. Still close to center, but always low-left of center. And what's up with my spending my youth shooting with my right eye, yet that little eye test telling me I'm cross-dominant?!?

[blacklabel]

Welcome!

[BrianV]

I see you are an amateur meat smoker - me, too. Owned a Big Green Egg for years...just smoked tri-tip this last weekend.

[Irving]

I see you are an amateur meat smoker - me, too. Owned a Big Green Egg for years...just smoked tri-tip this last weekend.

This will keep you busy...

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/136411-...smoker+weekend

[BrianV]

Holy...um, smoke! 51 pages of replies. Take me longer to read than it does to smoke a pork shoulder (which takes about 18 hours).

[blacklabel]

Change your posts per page to 40 and then it's only 16 pages.

[BrianV]

Definitely a glass half-full guy, Tim...although I definitely read a LOT as I was getting started with my first handgun and reloading press!

[Mazin]

Well let's see how your start is.....
G19 - check
Dillion - Check

You sound like your off to a great start there.

As far as reloading we have some great threads here;
https://www.ar-15.co/forums/103-Ammu...-and-Reloading

Now for the hitting the target on the lower left IMHO it could be
A grip issue, possibly canting your wrist?
Too much finger in the bang button?
Pushing forward a little when firing?
since you figured out your cross dominant maybe your still partially squinting?

Hangun threads are here:
https://www.ar-15.co/forums/91-Handguns

welcome to the addiction!


ETA: the search function is your friend

[BrianV]

Just started experimenting looking through the left eye - definitely awkward after using the right, so I may stick to the right. In regards to the pulling left, most folks say I'm anticipating...possibly a little tightening of the whole grip when tightening on the "very-long-compared-to-rifle" Glock trigger pull. Getting a lot of suggestions for dry-fire - ironic, since I grew up being told to NEVER dry fire.

And I'm sure I'll be checking out the reloading threads - read several before selecting the Dillon 550B over the 650XL or Hornady LNL. Went w/550 over 650 because I hope to use the same press to load 9mm, 6mm, and 6.55mm.

Trying to find a decent price on 115g FMJ 9mm bullets right now - preferably in box of 1000. Checking out Cabela's, Precision Delta, an Midway USA. Going to get some powder/primers local, but also on lookout for the 8# powder.

[Irving]

Don't bother looming at those stores. Start with Xtreme and Bayou Bullets. Google search those names. I don't remember the exact names and am posting mobile or I would have included the links for you.