Injuries

Last week I dislocated the ring finger of my right hand. My shooting hand.

I had plans and went to the range two days later my with my Glock 21 and my 1911. Both .45s.

I started with my Glock 21. I could not close my finger all the way around the grip. My shot brought tears to my eyes even though it was almost a bulls eye.

The rest of my shots were all over the place. Anticipation of the pain was destroying my shots. I only managed about 10 shots with that hand. I didn't bother trying the 1911 right handed.

--I spent the rest of the session shooting lefty. Good practice.
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10 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    ow ow ow ow OW.

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  2. That GuyFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    That sucks.

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  3. New Jovian ThunderboltFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Did you rub dirt on it? I bet you didn't rub dirt on it.

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  4. Broken AndyFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    But weak hand shooting is good to practice.

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  5. JB MillerFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Rubbed dirt on it. Went to the blog shoot. Unlike some... Guess you ain't gots no dirt over dare...

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  6. DualCoreFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I practice off hand every time I go to the range. I also practice sometimes shooting without my glasses. I squint a lot but it is worth it if I lose them in an emergency.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Shooting always brings tears to my eyes!

    Support hand only shooting is good to go though. Hope your hand returns to normal soon!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I had stitches once and a big bandage. I now practice RELOADING too. One handed. Off handed.

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  9. Murphy's LawFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Off-hand practice at shooting is never wasted.

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  10. 45erFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Perfect example of why off-hand is good to practice. Man, that would hurt. Hope it gets better quick.

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