ElsiePeaRN
Expert
As some of you may know, I've been struggling with the learning curve on my LCP. I made some modifications and went back to the range today -- better!
I replaced the guiderod and recoil spring on my Elsie the other day. I installed the BT guiderod and 13# Wolff spring. I am keeping it as is! I went to the range today and fired 100 rounds of Wally World Winchester and Elsie feels like a different gun! Prior to this, after 50 rounds, my right hand was hurting a little, even with the Pachymar Tactical Grip Glove. Today, I'm sure I could have shot another 100 rounds without a problem. Most importantly, the gun just feels more stable now. Perceived recoil, muzzle flip, and overall control was very much improved. I shot some of my best groups today. Yes, it is harder to rack the slide, but using good form, it is not a problem at all.
I had pretty much decided to go shopping for a 9mm and relegate Elsie to a BUG (I may still do that, but only because I want another gun ) but the modifications made such a difference, I'm in no rush to do that yet. Here's my best groups- both at 7 yrds for the Elsie and 15 yrds for my husband's G-19 (most shots from the G-19 are low left for me-- the grip is too big and I'm sure I push the trigger a bit, but the first few groups were really good, but became less so the more I shot. I finally thought to take some photos to share!
6-shot group at 7 yds with LCP
5-shot group at 15 yds with Glock-19
I replaced the guiderod and recoil spring on my Elsie the other day. I installed the BT guiderod and 13# Wolff spring. I am keeping it as is! I went to the range today and fired 100 rounds of Wally World Winchester and Elsie feels like a different gun! Prior to this, after 50 rounds, my right hand was hurting a little, even with the Pachymar Tactical Grip Glove. Today, I'm sure I could have shot another 100 rounds without a problem. Most importantly, the gun just feels more stable now. Perceived recoil, muzzle flip, and overall control was very much improved. I shot some of my best groups today. Yes, it is harder to rack the slide, but using good form, it is not a problem at all.
I had pretty much decided to go shopping for a 9mm and relegate Elsie to a BUG (I may still do that, but only because I want another gun ) but the modifications made such a difference, I'm in no rush to do that yet. Here's my best groups- both at 7 yrds for the Elsie and 15 yrds for my husband's G-19 (most shots from the G-19 are low left for me-- the grip is too big and I'm sure I push the trigger a bit, but the first few groups were really good, but became less so the more I shot. I finally thought to take some photos to share!
6-shot group at 7 yds with LCP
5-shot group at 15 yds with Glock-19