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April 25, 2009, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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new 92fs -- need practice advice for da/sa firing
went to the range today. 1st day with my beretta 92 fs compact. gun performed great. i didn't!!
i have a hi point 9, dao (like it), and a ruger mark iii, single action (love it). I have been shooting these for about 3 years. also occasionally hunt with a bolt action .30-06 or .50 inline muzzle loader. not a complete newbie to firing a gun. problem is the 1st shot in da on the beretta. the trigger pull seemed exceptionally long, i was surprised i even hit paper. the following sa shots were fine, not as crisp as my ruger, but ok. i am a complete newbie to da/sa semi autos. i know i could just cock the hammer for the first shot, but i have a ccw permit and want to carry the beretta in an iwb holster. i planned on having 1 in the chamber with safety on, hammer down, making first shot da. now, until i can get better with that 1st da shot, i am putting that off. is this the norm for da/sa semi autos? should i just do a ton of dry fire practice? now I really see the benefit of a 1911 cocked and locked, or a dao glock, xd, etc... also have dreams of getting into idpa eventually. do these guys shoot da on first shot of each mag? thanks |
April 25, 2009, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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It is just a matter of dry fire practice.
An instructor showed me a great way to do this a few years back. It works great. Gun empty, put a target up on the wall. touch the muzzle the target (sometimes in an inch away or so) then dry fire. You will see the front sight jump all around. But you will start holding it on sight much better. I still practice dry firing a lot. Have fun be safe.
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April 25, 2009, 07:42 PM | #3 |
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Try balancing a coin or something on the top of the slide (may be hard with a 92fs) and dry firing while keeping the coin on the gun. When you can dry fire without the coin moving or falling off you're good to go.
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April 26, 2009, 12:55 AM | #4 |
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I agree with both gents, LOTS and LOTS of dry-fire. I have to carry the 92 FS as my duty sidearm. Before that I only carried 1911 style guns. I will add one more thing to the training, work on your grip strength to include isolating and strengthening your trigger finger. You can do this by using one of the hand grip resistance (I cannot remember the actual name of it) exercise tool.
With a CCW, do not get away from the way the gun is supposed to work with the safties, or be properly carried with or without loaded chamber, as it will cause problems if you unfortunately ever have to use the gun in your defense. Yes, you will be alive, but the after math in court can be quite costly. Good luck with your training and BE SAFE, Roger |
April 26, 2009, 05:32 AM | #5 |
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Read this article. It was authored by Ernest Langdon when he was IDPA stock service shooter using a Beretta.
http://pistol-training.com/articles/...le-action-shot |
April 27, 2009, 11:28 AM | #6 |
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good info in that article......Good question, as I am considering getting a CZ P01 for a carry gun but have been thinking about this exact topic.
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April 27, 2009, 11:49 AM | #7 |
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Get a couple of snap caps & do ALOT of dry firing -- no substitute for trigger time!
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May 3, 2009, 05:45 PM | #8 |
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?? about your hi point
I thought all hi-points are single action the trigger pull is the same always?? & no hammer I have never shot one I don't bash them just wondering PS good luck keep shooting you (WILL) get better Y/D
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May 3, 2009, 08:55 PM | #9 |
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No substitute for practice -- at home, dry fire ALOT and on the range, just purposeful technique -- be patient, it will come around
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May 3, 2009, 09:42 PM | #10 | |
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Excellent article:
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June 8, 2009, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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Put a 92D hammer spring in it and practice, practice and practice.
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June 9, 2009, 03:37 PM | #12 |
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Taping a lazer pointer of some kind to it and aiming on a target across the room while dry firing will help with trigger control. Get the lazer to quit jumping when the hammer falls.
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