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Glenn E. Meyer · November 9, 2012, 02:51 PM

Independent of mental state, I might suggest that the motor skills for a 1911 pattern gun (cocked and locked carry, safety off on the draw, etc.) need a modicum of practice if one transitions from a Glock pattern.

I've seen folks under match pressure forget to take the safety off and stand there dumb founded. Those are neat little 9's but have a different implementation. One needs to establish automaticity on the draw stroke.

I might suggest a bit of dry fire for it goes for a walk as a serious defense pistol and some range time. If one could find a venue that allows draw and fire practice that would be good.

November 9, 2012, 02:51 PM	#142
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Independent of mental state, I might suggest that the motor skills for a 1911 pattern gun (cocked and locked carry, safety off on the draw, etc.) need a modicum of practice if one transitions from a Glock pattern. I've seen folks under match pressure forget to take the safety off and stand there dumb founded. Those are neat little 9's but have a different implementation. One needs to establish automaticity on the draw stroke. I might suggest a bit of dry fire for it goes for a walk as a serious defense pistol and some range time. If one could find a venue that allows draw and fire practice that would be good. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens