Range report: Springfield 1911 w/Pic

[sporter]

Trying to improve some of my 1911 shooting.

This was at 10 yards and the covered up dots were at the same range.

Although I love the wood checkered grips; I need some front strap checkering to get a better grip on the pistol.

 

[edsinger]

Nice Shooting!

 

[emmitsmithxd9]

Very Nice!

Man I want a 1911..

 

[ABolt243]

Although I love the wood checkered grips; I need some front strap checkering to get a better grip on the pistol.

Rather than go to the expense to permanently checker the front strap, stop by your local hardware store and get some 3M "Tread Tape". Sold off a roll, by the foot. Cut a piece to fit the front strap and stick it on. Sometimes known as "skateboard tape" in some circles.

It works as good as checkering, much cheaper, and you can change it if you like. At the very least, it will let you know if you really want to go to the expense of checkering.

AB

 

[BE Mike]

Looks like two different types of ammo. One is either FMJ or Hollow Points and the other is SWC. Those SWC are some really clean and round looking holes. I really like Springfield Armory 1911's. You are one lucky guy to own one.

 

[AngryFish]

Nice gun, good shooting. I've always struggled with 45's. That is why I carry a 9mm. Would love to get better at shooting the ole 1911 though. They are definitely a classic.

 

[wtfd661]

Rather than go to the expense to permanently checker the front strap, stop by your local hardware store and get some 3M "Tread Tape". Sold off a roll, by the foot. Cut a piece to fit the front strap and stick it on. Sometimes known as "skateboard tape" in some circles.

It works as good as checkering, much cheaper, and you can change it if you like. At the very least, it will let you know if you really want to go to the expense of checkering.

AB

Great advice.

Nice shooting, great gun, and thanks for the report.

 

[calcot7]

Another product I use that is along the lines of the tape idea is a black rubber-like padding I found in the shelving section @ Lowe's. While its not checkerd, it does have a textured pattern that provides a good gripping surface. I just cut peice to the pattern or dimension necessary to wrap around the front or back strap. Make it a little wider than the actual surface to be covered and the grips will hold it in place. It works and looks great. Since I don't know how, and this computer wouldn't let me anyway, I can't post pics. Sorry.

 

[Crimson]

Nice shooting.