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 Re: Scrapper Time!
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a lot of companies make 1911's, who would you guys recommend? Ron will know more - but I have a Colt and really like it - the old standard I guess. Kimber and Sprinfield are definately whats hot now though.
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Re: Scrapper Time!
[Re: WhichDawg]
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hey there jump man! I think 11 JYD's have been made here!
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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I think that a lot of it is the trigger - and I just have whatever came stock in it. The Glock was a pretty long pull. The new squared off FLETC shooting stance and thumb forward grip sure make a difference too. The Glock has a .5" trigger travel to discharge according to the armorers manual and my 1911 is half that if not less, not to mention the break is much lighter on the 1911. I think I measures my Glock at about 5.5 pounds and my Kimger factory 1911 at 3.8 pounds. The 1911 trigger makes a big difference for me when it comes to follow up shots, especially at long distances.
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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06/14/07 03:43 AM
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Hello all.
Just got home. How many new JYDs has this thread help make? We're gonna try and hit 500 pages tonight - you in?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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Just caught up a little.
Diceman, It sounds like you are almost there man! 2 more days?
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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I think that a lot of it is the trigger - and I just have whatever came stock in it. The Glock was a pretty long pull. The new squared off FLETC shooting stance and thumb forward grip sure make a difference too. The Glock has a .5" trigger travel to discharge according to the armorers manual and my 1911 is half that if not less, not to mention the break is much lighter on the 1911. I think I measures my Glock at about 5.5 pounds and my Kimger factory 1911 at 3.8 pounds. The 1911 trigger makes a big difference for me when it comes to follow up shots, especially at long distances. My big weakness is my follow through - I always peek after my shot and release my trigger fully. So thats what I've been working on - just finding my front sight, and using the trigger reset (which is why I'm planning on getting a trigger w/ a shorter reset).
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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Hello all.
Just got home. How many new JYDs has this thread help make? We're gonna try and hit 500 pages tonight - you in?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I believe I am!
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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Just caught up a little.
Diceman, It sounds like you are almost there man! 2 more days? Two more training days - and about 2 weeks. Its been about 8 months since the interview and 5 months of training - can't wait to get it all over with!
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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[quote]My 1911 shoots like a dream. We were doing a long day at the range last Saturday, and we were back at the 25 yard line, shooting 3 shot groups. The instructor says "the best your pistol can shoot this far out is about 3" groups - so don't be discouraged if your groups get considerably larger than they were back at the 10"
My first group was 2.5 inches, and I didn't have anything over 5" from the 25 shooting at a man sized silhouet. I sure wasn't doing that w/ my Glock! 3 rounds, 2.5 in, at 25 yards that is good, really good, and no glock Thanks! My average group was about 4" from there - but I didn't have a "point" to aim at - just center mass. I'm thinking about upgrading to a match barrel - which could bring it in even tighter! I was a good shot w/ my Glock - but nowhere near this good. The 1911 is like an extension of my arm - its crazy. 1911's are awesome from an accuracy standpoint. Keep in mind though ( as I am sure you know) there is an accuracy/reliability tradeoff at some point. For a duty/carry weapon, reliability is higher on my list. Good call. I do plan on getting a new trigger w/ an adjustable "reset." I should probably just build a new "match grade" pistol for target shooting huh? [/quote] I would. The original 1911 spec was more like the Glock in terms of accuracy. Reliability came first, then gun smiths came along with tune ups and after market parts to make them more accurate. Which is fine, but the 1911 is a combat weapon at its heart. In general (of course there are excceptions) there is a reliability/accuracy tradeoff with any weapon. The military designs them to go bang all the time and then the public designs them to group more consistenly.
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Re: Scrapper Time!
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