What you’re describing is called “point shooting”.
I would really like to learn the technique some day.
Like everything, it probably only requires a lot of practice.
I didn't mean to imply that.
What I do with any other firearm is focus on the front sight with the target behind it, release my breath about a third, and squeeze the trigger. I look hard at the sight and the target. That doesn't work with the snubbie; I end up pushing up and left.
With the snub nose I still look at the sight with the target behind it, but without the intensity. I have to almost not care if it fires in order to hit it. It's hard to explain. Zen, maybe?
Maybe it makes a difference with the trigger pull. Smaller handguns have HEAVY triggers and I can't start being concerned about where it breaks.
I'm sure a professional, which I am not, could figure out what I'm trying to express.