The Czickness LII….it is the grey time of year. Tungsten Grey that is…

[bcannon]

I've shot 45acp 230gr a lot, I shot 147gr 9mm a lot, as well as 124gr. I really don't notice much difference between the two.
I do shoot a lot of full power 10mm, and 44mag. Maybe I'm just used to the recoil from those and don't notice it as much with the 45acp.

Off subject a little.
I learned something over the years. I have a very strong grip, and I found I was over gripping if that's a thing. I found that when I put less grip on the handguns I shot more accurately.
Why would that be?

Not a grip "pro" but when I shoot more relaxed I shoot more accurately. I don't know the science behind it, just know what my results are.

 

[Firehawk]

I've shot 45acp 230gr a lot, I shot 147gr 9mm a lot, as well as 124gr. I really don't notice much difference between the two.
I do shoot a lot of full power 10mm, and 44mag. Maybe I'm just used to the recoil from those and don't notice it as much with the 45acp.

Off subject a little.
I learned something over the years. I have a very strong grip, and I found I was over gripping if that's a thing. I found that when I put less grip on the handguns I shot more accurately.
Why would that be?

I had the same issue. It may be different for each individual, but for me over muscling the grip made me unsteady. I didn’t realize it until I started using a red dot. The dot really showed me how unsteady I was. When I relaxed my grip some and my shoulders I could hold the dot noticeably more steady which translated to more consistent point of aim and better groups.

 

[jagee]

Five

Makes we want to buy an integrally suppressed 300 blackout...

StealthMS3

hmdefense.com

 

[Born2vette]

So I'm hear to tell you that the Springer 9mm that Norm posted a picture of was already gone when I went in there today. Not surprising at the price they had it listed at.

It was there when I left. They had it in the back wall. Fondled it and it was a nice tight pistol and looked very lightly used.

 

[Born2vette]

Got a little exercise for the P-07 today, fondled that Springer and stopped by Marksman on the way home. They had a very nice Les Baer in a display case sold while I was in the store and this

 

[zachcz]

It was there when I left. They had it in the back wall. Fondled it and it was a nice tight pistol and looked very lightly used.

So it’s like Walmart. They keep the good stuff in the back LOL

 

[rkwhyte2]

It was there when I left. They had it in the back wall. Fondled it and it was a nice tight pistol and looked very lightly used.

Well dang didn't even think to look at the back wall. My bad. The plus side is that I might have been tempted to put it in layaway if I had seen it.

 

[drillsgt]

So I'm hear to tell you that the Springer 9mm that Norm posted a picture of was already gone when I went in there today. Not surprising at the price they had it listed at.

Are you talking about the SS Garrison Commander from Locked and Loaded? That one still shows in stock for 728.00 which is only a couple dollars more than mil/leo price so you'll likely not find it any cheaper.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Are you talking about the SS Garrison Commander from Locked and Loaded? That one still shows in stock for 728.00 which is only a couple dollars more than mil/leo price so you'll likely not find it any cheaper.

Nope completely different gun.

 

[Leadeye]

Tried my 235 grain heeled bullet that I cast for the Richards in a cap and ball gun today, used an old Euroarms 1860 replica. It did not grenade and the bullets are still going straight in at 20 yards. I'll try something a little nicer next like a Dragoon and increase the distance.

 

[Born2vette]

Are you talking about the SS Garrison Commander from Locked and Loaded? That one still shows in stock for 728.00 which is only a couple dollars more than mil/leo price so you'll likely not find it any cheaper.

Nope, this:

Tims Shooting Academy

Tims Shooting Academy: a premium sporting goods retailer

shoptimsshootingacademy.com

 

[rkwhyte2]

Well I can now say the Springer 1911 at Tim's is gone. I know because I bought it. I blame Norm for this one. Now I just need to get it out of layaway.

 

[Born2vette]

Well I can now say the Springer 1911 at Tim's is gone. I know because I bought it. I blame Norm for this one. Now I just need to get it out of layaway.

Pretty sweet pistol though!
congrats

 

[Born2vette]

I’ve got to start getting a commission from those guys!

 

[rkwhyte2]

I just knew if I fondled it I'd want it. Interesting thing it has the Operator roll mark on the slide and on the other side it says RO Elite. It's not a roll mark more etched on the very rear of the slide. Can't wait to shoot it.

 

[Born2vette]

I just knew if I fondled it I'd want it. Interesting thing it has the Operator roll mark on the slide and on the other side it says RO Elite. It's not a roll mark more etched on the very rear of the slide. Can't wait to shoot it.

I have the RO Target in .45 but that one is just a bit nicer pistol. Found this about it

Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator 9mm - Shoot Straight

Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator 9mm features a Trijicon RMR and 3-dot night sights. All TRP pistols feature a forged National Matc...

www.shoot-straight.com

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | Review: Springfield Armory RO Elite

All the elegance of John Browning's historic 1911 design, upgraded for high-accuracy in action shooting at an affordable price

www.ssusa.org

 

[DadSmith]

Colt Mfg O1072CCS 1911 Competition 70 Series 9mm Luger 5' 9+1 Stainless Steel Blue G10 w/Logo Grip (+$19.99 Shipping)

<p>Colt's 1911 Competition pistol features custom G10 blue grips with a scallop texture and the Colt logo, dual recoil spring system, and National Match barrel. It has Novak sights for precision shooting with a fiber optic front with adjustable rear sight. It comes with a magazine and spare...

www.familyfirearms.com

$870

@zachcz

 

[ChrisK]

I don’t dislike that. 1911 experts how noticeable recoil difference in aluminum vs steel frame

My wife has a Commander size Ruger 1911 in 9mm. Very easy shooter…

 

[MindfulMan]

StealthMS3

hmdefense.com

Where's the folding stock ?

 

[zachcz]

Not sure if I’m getting better idea of what I want or if I’m getting further from the intended plan of take something cheap and tinker and make it good LOL. Nothing local today that caught my attention at shops. Did get offered a ria single stack. Seems to be comparable to the one I had but single stack. Already fibers so thst would save me some and four mags. I know it’s not Springfield or Ruger, but compared to girsan is is comparable. Also keep in mind 100 percent happy
With everything on the double stack ria except thickness of grip