kbuddy
Active Member
Gave a basic pistol course last weekend and thought I'd share a couple of things on my mind since then. Simple things most of you probably already know, but still important.
1) Ammo. A shooter had a 1911 Commander style 9mm and was shooting unsatisfactory groups. I shot a 12 inch group at 45 feet with that pistol. Ammo was from an opened box made in 1986. Switched to recently manufactured ammo and shot a 3/4 inch group at 45 feet. Both federal if I remember right. Remember to properly store your ammo if you're saving it for a rainy day. Keep it cool and dry. Not all ammo is the same.
2) Dry fire. Dry firing is perfect practice and it's the best thing you can do to improve your shooting whether it's pistol or rifle. It allows you to concentrate on the fundamentals without dealing with recoil. Through repetition you're building muscle memory and training yourself to keep that perfect sight picture even after the hammer falls. Dry fire, practice drawing, and practice reloading often.
1) Ammo. A shooter had a 1911 Commander style 9mm and was shooting unsatisfactory groups. I shot a 12 inch group at 45 feet with that pistol. Ammo was from an opened box made in 1986. Switched to recently manufactured ammo and shot a 3/4 inch group at 45 feet. Both federal if I remember right. Remember to properly store your ammo if you're saving it for a rainy day. Keep it cool and dry. Not all ammo is the same.
2) Dry fire. Dry firing is perfect practice and it's the best thing you can do to improve your shooting whether it's pistol or rifle. It allows you to concentrate on the fundamentals without dealing with recoil. Through repetition you're building muscle memory and training yourself to keep that perfect sight picture even after the hammer falls. Dry fire, practice drawing, and practice reloading often.