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1911 kind of girl
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1911 kind of girl
Hope this isn't too far off the beaten path for you folks, but think of this as a getting to know me post to go along with one of my other passions, namely, shooting airguns (have already posted on that). Yup, I'm a 1911 kind of gal and spend a lot of time shooting them.
Bought these two, recently, for their adjustable sights. These two are strictly range guns and those sights are a big plus because I can dial them in exactly where I wanted them for 50 yard work. Most fixed sight 1911s end up being way high or low by the time you move them out for 50 yard work.
Both Sigs Sauer 1991s, here. Top gun is one of their traditional series guns with a standard shaped 1911 slide. It's the Sig Match Elite in 9mm. Bottom gun is very Sig in it's 1911 style. It's the Sig Super Target in 45 auto.
Up, first, First, the Match Elite in 9mm. A 9mm 1911 is a great range shooter, by the way, because ammo is so cheap and recoil so mild. Just be sure to bring plenty of ammo.
Accuracy check at mid-range, to start. By the way, all my shooting with a handgun, any handgun, is from a standing position, unless otherwise noted. Don't even bother to rest them to sight in, anymore.
I use 3" bulls at this distance.
Then on out to 50 yards for regular work. I use 6" bulls at this distance.
Next, the Sig Sauer Super Target in my fav, the 45 auto. Obviously not a carry grip on this one, but that oversize grip makes for superb shooting. It also makes its own magwell that is deep enough to make a 10 round mag fit flush.
Again, accuracy check half way
Then on out to 50 yards for regular work
There you have it. As I said, these two are strictly range guns for specifically shooting at 50, but I shoot all types of 1911s, from the little 3" compacts on up.
Thanks for letting me post this. Promise not to try to make this a 1911 forum.
Okay, back to Henry rifles and, yes, hoping to have a couple of those to report on, soon. You guys made me do it.
Bought these two, recently, for their adjustable sights. These two are strictly range guns and those sights are a big plus because I can dial them in exactly where I wanted them for 50 yard work. Most fixed sight 1911s end up being way high or low by the time you move them out for 50 yard work.
Both Sigs Sauer 1991s, here. Top gun is one of their traditional series guns with a standard shaped 1911 slide. It's the Sig Match Elite in 9mm. Bottom gun is very Sig in it's 1911 style. It's the Sig Super Target in 45 auto.
Up, first, First, the Match Elite in 9mm. A 9mm 1911 is a great range shooter, by the way, because ammo is so cheap and recoil so mild. Just be sure to bring plenty of ammo.
Accuracy check at mid-range, to start. By the way, all my shooting with a handgun, any handgun, is from a standing position, unless otherwise noted. Don't even bother to rest them to sight in, anymore.
I use 3" bulls at this distance.
Then on out to 50 yards for regular work. I use 6" bulls at this distance.
Next, the Sig Sauer Super Target in my fav, the 45 auto. Obviously not a carry grip on this one, but that oversize grip makes for superb shooting. It also makes its own magwell that is deep enough to make a 10 round mag fit flush.
Again, accuracy check half way
Then on out to 50 yards for regular work
There you have it. As I said, these two are strictly range guns for specifically shooting at 50, but I shoot all types of 1911s, from the little 3" compacts on up.
Thanks for letting me post this. Promise not to try to make this a 1911 forum.
Okay, back to Henry rifles and, yes, hoping to have a couple of those to report on, soon. You guys made me do it.
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
Those are beautiful firearms and I appreciate the descriptions and your commentary about them. Thanks for the great photos and for the range report. You are a superb marksman!
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
Good looking targets.
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1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
Very nice looking and top quality pistols, you shoot extremely well!
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
Thanks, folks. Handgun shooting has always been my passion. Been at it since the 60s. I do shoot rifles, too, though.
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
NCG, you have two very beautiful pistols there, and you obviously know how to use 'em, too. Great shooting.
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Coach, those are two lovely pistols too. I'm starting to feel really jealous all of a sudden!
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Re: 1911 kind of girl
Here's my girls/guys...either way....love'm.
Not all 1911's but all Springfields. If I hadn't of worked there many, many years ago, I might not even be here.
Not all 1911's but all Springfields. If I hadn't of worked there many, many years ago, I might not even be here.
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