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James, I would recommend starting with target and self defense ammunition of : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/62123/speer+40+s%26w+165+grain+total+metal+jacket ------- and --------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/99358/remington+ammunition+gsn40swcb+golden+saber+40+smith+%26+wesson+180+gr+jacketed+h

It sounds like you need to learn to properly grip the pistol. At 7 yards any ammo should stay in 3 inches or less. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vY5B2Hjwkk

James, Ammunition probably is not the problem. Here is some quality inexpensive brass cased FMJ 40 S&W. Works well and is accurate in all my 40 S&Ws at the range. Buy a bunch and practice:-https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/43076/magtech+40+smith+%26+wesson+180+grain+full+metal+case ---https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/61895/sellier+%26+bellot+40+smith+%26+wesson+full+metal+jacket ---https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/15944/remington+40+smith+%26+wesson+180+grain+metal+case