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by joe817
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: first time 1911 owner
Replies: 32
Views: 4769

Re: first time 1911 owner

AEA wrote::clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Excellent choice! Another future JMB Fanatic! :tiphat: :cheers2:
Oh don't say that AEA.....say aficionado, enthusiast, supporter, proponent, lover of his inventions, crazy over them.

Hmmmm.....on second thought, i think I've just defined "fanatic". :shock: :lol: (Never mind) :mrgreen:
by joe817
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: first time 1911 owner
Replies: 32
Views: 4769

Re: first time 1911 owner

When I was firing I found myself very uncomfortable and inaccurate with this firearm.
One thing I've failed to notice in the other's comments, is how you are shooting the gun. If your concern is inaccuracy, then I'd suggest working primarily on:
1. Grip - make sure you are holding that hand cannon properly, with a good tight grip.
2. Stance - there are several methods of standing that effect accuracy.
3. Trigger Pull - are you squeezing correctly, and not jerking the trigger back. That's a problem I have to constantly work at.
4. Breathing - Are you breathing while you squeeze the trigger? Try holding your breath.

Now if it is uncomfortable for you......in what way is it uncomfortable? The recoil? Grips just don't feel right? Is it to big to fit in your hand, or is it to small if you are a big person?

I'd also suggest running 50 rounds through it with the target at 15 yards, and commenting on where the bullets strike the target. Are they generally in the same place on the target? Or are they all over the place?

Perhaps with those questions answered, our knowledgeable forum members can offer some other suggestions.

Just my $.02 worth.

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