I was seeing double the whole time. Not going to work.
The fact that I had lasik several years ago and my right eye was tweaked a bit more for the sole purpose of shooting probably compounds the problem of cross eye dominance.
As far as the pistol, I probably was pushing the slide up in my makeshift rest, perhaps taking some slop out of it. I don’t have access to any fancy rest, but I’m fairly crafty. If I secure the pistol by the frame, aim the sights, and pull the trigger, that should take the human grip element out of it.
My practice the other day was on a 12” steel plate and not paper. I couldn’t say what the group size was, but my hit rate was drastically improved.
I have more work to do.
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Paint the plate. Take a pic of your hits and repaint it. Easy peasy.
If you shoot the other guns well enough then yes it is in the gun. Something about it is not acceptable to your shooting style or mechanically off.
You might be beating a dead horse here. If AllenM tells me one of mine is off then I get into it. Because I will bet you lunch there is something off in it.
By that, it’s mark a group 12” tall and 6” wide trending left with an estimated 85% hit rate over 100 rounds. I just like measuring and 10 round groups more.
And I’m not doubting Allen one bit. I just want to understand why it seemed to do well off a rest.
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Having been a bullseye pistol competitor in a past life, I agree. I started out with a Colt Gold Cup Series 70. When I didn't have access to a Ransom Rest, I only tried to judge the quality of my pistols/ ammo combination by calling my slow fire shots at 50 yds. When my skill increased and I could mostly reasonably call my shots, I decided that I was outshooting the gun/ ammo. That's the first time I ventured into the custom .45 auto world. The custom pistol made all the difference. After I got a Ransom Rest and affixed it to a very solid base, it really opened up my eyes. Besides mechanical accuracy, a good trigger and quality sights are essential for decent accuracy (shootability). These days most out-of-the-box mass produced pistols are up to the low demands placed upon them by the average gun owner. Only serious competitors and serious hunters demand more than the run-of-the-mill mass produced handguns. I see it every day in current gun magazines, like American Handgunner. The accuracy test distances for guns, are much shorter than days gone by. Most any production pistol should be able to shoot one hole groups with quality ammo at those short distances. If not, there indeed may be something in the pistol or ammo that needs correction. 1911's do lend themselves to accurizing more than many other designs. Even though I'm long retired from serious competitive shooting, I still demand a certain accuracy. For me it is a fist size group at 25 yards, standing, two-handed, unsupported. My latest 1911 just needed a new fitted barrel bushing and Cylinder & Slide hammer/ sear set to get it there. Hope your solution (if not shooter induced) is just as simple.Of course. The search for answers and knowledge. I just dont have that kind of time/patience I guess. If I have 1 gun in the group of several that is acting up then I get right in it. If something is askew then nothing good comes of continuing to run it. JMHO of course.
I have had similar issues and once investigated the answers are found.
Having been a bullseye pistol competitor in a past life, I agree. I started out with a Colt Gold Cup Series 70. When I didn't have access to a Ransom Rest, I only tried to judge the quality of my pistols/ ammo combination by calling my slow fire shots at 50 yds. When my skill increased and I could mostly reasonably call my shots, I decided that I was outshooting the gun/ ammo. That's the first time I ventured into the custom .45 auto world. The custom pistol made all the difference. After I got a Ransom Rest and affixed it to a very solid base, it really opened up my eyes. Besides mechanical accuracy, a good trigger and quality sights are essential for decent accuracy (shootability). These days most out-of-the-box mass produced pistols are up to the low demands placed upon them by the average gun owner. Only serious competitors and serious hunters demand more than the run-of-the-mill mass produced handguns. I see it every day in current gun magazines, like American Handgunner. The accuracy test distances for guns, are much shorter than days gone by. Most any production pistol should be able to shoot one hole groups with quality ammo at those short distances. If not, there indeed may be something in the pistol or ammo that needs correction. 1911's do lend themselves to accurizing more than many other designs. Even though I'm long retired from serious competitive shooting, I still demand a certain accuracy. For me it is a fist size group at 25 yards, standing, two-handed, unsupported. My latest 1911 just needed a new fitted barrel bushing and Cylinder & Slide hammer/ sear set to get it there. Hope your solution (if not shooter induced) is just as simple.
You and Allen have experience and skills. I'm pretty much a kitchen table gunsmith (shade tree mechanic). When I realize that I'm way over my head, I defer to others in your class. Also, these days, my old fingers can only take so much strain and intricate work before rebelling.Every production gun I have owned since 2011 gets at least what you listed. A hand fit bushing and at least Cylinder and Slide ignition parts. EGW is my 1st choice. Everything internal is polished. Fit is checked and dealt with if need be. Lock up is addressed. Sights are a personal thing and my aging eyes need a bit of help here. The slide is machined to reduce the transition of the disconnector. Some are lightened up (slides) with the exception of the Dan Wesson commander I recently acquired. I am on the fence with that one. Winter is coming. We will see.
You and Allen have experience and skills. I'm pretty much a kitchen table gunsmith (shade tree mechanic). When I realize that I'm way over my head, I defer to others in your class. Also, these days, my old fingers can only take so much strain and intricate work before rebelling.
AllenM is working on it. New barrel/bushing and trigger work.
Allen, feel free to post up your findings if something is off. I’m curious.
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AllenM is working on it. New barrel/bushing and trigger work.
Allen, feel free to post up your findings if something is off. I’m curious.
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I’ve got an easier solution...I am cross eye dominant, I shoot with both eyes open myself. No matter if it's irons or a scope. Shift you head over, and maybe adjust your stance.