Sight Alignment + Trigger Control = Hitting the ten-ring
In ISSF air pistol shooting, success hinges on two fundamentals: sight alignment (sa) and trigger control (tc). When performed in harmony, they result in consistent center shots—sa + tc = x.
Sight alignment means ensuring the front sight is centered in the rear notch, with equal light on both sides and level tops. In air pistol, we typically use a 6 o’clock hold—aiming just below the black circle of the target. This helps you clearly see your sights without the distraction of the aiming mark and ensures a more repeatable alignment.
But perfect alignment means nothing if your trigger control isn’t solid.
Trigger control is about pressing the trigger smoothly and steadily, without disturbing sight alignment. Most bad shots come not from poor aim, but from jerking the trigger or anticipating the shot. Your goal is to let the shot break as a natural result of pressure, not force.
What makes this powerful is the synergy—sight alignment and trigger control must happen together. Isolating one doesn’t work. That’s why dry fire and SCATT drills are essential: they train the connection between your eyes and your trigger finger.
So remember, the secret to the ten-ring isn’t mystery or magic. It’s simple: sa + tc = x.
The inspiration for this post was from a sticker on this bullseye box.
The sticker is available from Doug Hall Enterprises LLC
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