Cali_Ed Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've ran about 900 rounds already lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Will do thanks for the advice guys, so you guys reccomend those snap caps? You can spend the money on them if you want…but Glocks require dry firing to take down for field stripping, I believe the manual says it is okay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've never used snapcaps in any centerfire handgun while dry firing and I've done a LOT of dryfiring through the years. I think they are a waste of money in a pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 98 what if my hands have a small shake to then natrually that would affect my aim right lol. Perhaps time to stop masturbating 12 times a day! <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Wwhhaaaaaat?! :sniper: I do like the long range challenge…for carry pistols, the 1911s seem to be king of that arena. Even if it does require a bit of lobbing. Sure long range for fun.....but if you're training for self defense 7 yds or closer...its hard making a case for you shootin someone at a longer distance...you will be the one going to the big house...cause the state will say you could have run/removed yourself from the situation....only repeating what my lovely keeps telling me....cause she's the one that carries and is my bodyguard...lol :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I like to practice longer range for the challenge , the targets last longer, and that mofo ant getting any closer to my peeps! Pratice what is practicle for any environment long and short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Perhaps time to stop masturbating 12 times a day! <lmao> Ed told me he uses his feet....so stopping wont help at all :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You guys caught me ;) I'll see if it makes a difference at the range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas30cal Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) A instructor showed me years ago how to grip a handgun and it helped a lot, everyone I have showed it to has used it and improved, I am sure its no secret but grip high and tight up against the beavertail with the firing hand (the less the gun sticks up out the top of your hand the better), then starting by putting the support hand thumb against the firing hand thumb just ahead of it you will see how the joints of the two actually fit or align between each other, then wrap the fingers around the front. It's hard to explain but the way he showed me was to get my grip and he made a sharpie index mark on my thumbs so I could use that to verify alignment every time until it was a habit, it works very well, it's very consistent, and keeps your hand out of the way of the hammer or slide. If I knew how to post pics I would put one up. Also focus on the front sight not the target or the rear sight. Edited January 31, 2014 by texas30cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 98 what if my hands have a small shake to then natrually that would affect my aim right lo D. T.?? Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 98 what if my hands have a small shake to then natrually that would affect my aim right lol. Gotta find a way to manage that $hit, man - only shake during your Natural Respiratory Pause, or something... <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 A shake beyond holding out a couple of pounds at arm's length for an extended period? My buddy shakes all the time. Doctors don't have any idea what the hell it is…but they know it isn't Parkinson's. His last year working corrections was spent mostly trying to qualify on the range, and when he DID qualify the Chief Range Master over rode it and said he was too unsafe. CRM got over ridden too, as they need every hand out there…shaking or not. When I only had a motorcycle, he loaned me his truck to pick up somebody from the airport. He got to my house and I said "Here! Have a beer while you wait!" I started closing out programs on the computer with him standing behind me, when one of his shake-fits started and he shook beer all over me…and I was 5 minutes late already. Good thing the cops didn't stop me all beer reeky and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Your targets look great. Don't change a thing. One hole groups don't bleed as much as a spread out group. The faster they lose "oil pressure" the faster they stop moving. At least that's what the instructor used to tell me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Lol i think that most my shots are center mass so id be ok. I doubt I'll be engaging someone out to 25 yards. But if i did i feel confident enough so far but I'll have to go again and see if there's any progress are ahorter ranges and post up for you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Once you got that down.Right before you break the shot open both eyes and remember the sight picture.Keep doing it and soon you'll be able to shoot with both eyes open.That's how I do it. ^-^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I usualy shoot with both eyes open except when i do single hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Cool,not everyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 When taking out a new pistol, I fire as many mags as needed from a front rest supporting my two hands. Once I'v got a good sight pic, and good trigger control, then I'll go to standing at 7-10 yards. Takes out a lot of human error, and gives the shooter more confidence in the new weapon. SIGHT PICTURE is EVERYTHING!!!! Sights may be crude to non-estance, trigger pull can be auwfull,breath control down the tubes, but if the sight pic ic correct when the gun goes off, you WILL hit the target, Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Yup. I'm amazed how many competition shooters become trigger snobs, blaming heavy triggers on not being able to hit the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerman Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) What helped me the most was a class. Not till I had some instruction on what I was doing did my groups really tighten. Having said that, it's all in the mechanics. Some things that helped... Get your breathing under control. Shoot at the same spot, hold in out, the middle... does not really matter, just shoot at the same point in your breath every time. The correction chart is good... but it does not take into account if you are doing multiple things... only if everything is good and you are doing the one wrong thing. Follow through for me is holding the trigger to the rear until I regain sight picture, then release and press for next shot. No it isn't speed shooting, it is practicing trigger control. That seemed to really help me. And yes, it helps shooting fast. Snap caps are great for shooting. I mix them into my mags and see exactly what I'm doing when it does not go off. And I don't keep track of them... I load a few mags with caps in various places order wise and forget where they are all at. When it does not fire it's a surprise. I never understood shooting with both eyes open till I read an article by Todd L. Green... made perfect sense then. Maybe you do it, but perhaps you still might not know. http://pistol-training.com/articles/vision Edited February 2, 2014 by Powerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 So here what i bring you guys today first picture at 7 yards the second two are at 5 yards. The cardboard my targets were on are from the range with many holes in them prior to my use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Frankley, without any malice being ment, I can't tell a da** thing without a scale of some kind, telling me how big the targets are. Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 11x8 piece of paper at 7 yards then 5 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lay a ruler on the targets, then take the pics. We, or I rather, need a side by side comparison. Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Those targets are in the trash at the range i went to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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