Well,I've got my 1911.......

Matt · September 23, 1999, 07:42 PM

Hi folks,
Well i've got my 1911,its a used 70's series,already built(trigger,hammer&sear,slide,&safty)and want to get into pin shooting.
I've been practicing shooting five pins off a table,trying to get smoother and faster.and read several web sites,can anybody give me advice,or tips?Keep in mind,I've shot rifles for a while,but this is my first handgun.
thanks
Matt

WESHOOT2 · September 25, 1999, 09:39 AM

Breathe, relax, aim, sight, squeeze (BRASS).

The two components of pistol-shooting are sight picture and trigger control.

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HS · September 26, 1999, 06:56 AM

Matt, we recently discussed this on my board & I think a nice intermediate bullet is the way to go.
All the USA magazine articles seem to lean toward the biggest fastest bullet you can load but IMHO the muzzle flip & recoil ain't worth it !
Try getting a 175 - 185gr LSWC going 750 - 850fps & see how your times go.
Works for me.

Drop by & chat with the gang.

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September 23, 1999, 07:42 PM	#1
Matt Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Posts: 39	Hi folks, Well i've got my 1911,its a used 70's series,already built(trigger,hammer&sear,slide,&safty)and want to get into pin shooting. I've been practicing shooting five pins off a table,trying to get smoother and faster.and read several web sites,can anybody give me advice,or tips?Keep in mind,I've shot rifles for a while,but this is my first handgun. thanks Matt

September 25, 1999, 09:39 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Breathe, relax, aim, sight, squeeze (BRASS). The two components of pistol-shooting are sight picture and trigger control. ------------------ "All my ammo is factory ammo"

September 26, 1999, 06:56 AM	#3
HS Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Location: Brisbane.....Australia Posts: 1,258	Matt, we recently discussed this on my board & I think a nice intermediate bullet is the way to go. All the USA magazine articles seem to lean toward the biggest fastest bullet you can load but IMHO the muzzle flip & recoil ain't worth it ! Try getting a 175 - 185gr LSWC going 750 - 850fps & see how your times go. Works for me. Drop by & chat with the gang. ------------------ "The Gun from Down Under !" http://www.para1911fanclub.w3.to/ Alternate E-mail [email protected]