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March 24th, 2007, 05:06 PM #1
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i stink !
i was so booored today even in the cold and windy weather and went out to the local conservation club i belong to, to squeeze off about 40 rounds from my taurus pt 92 that i have never fired
the last time i fired a pistola was about 25 years ago
i put up a 25 yard slow fire pistola target outside at the range and loaded 3 mags w/5 rounds each of 115gr fmj and the fourth mag w/124gr jhp
consistantly the first round from each of the 115 fmj mags were in the circle a little low and to the left the rest from the mags were alot low and and left
the 124gr jhp were much tighter group verticly centered but a little low
could bullet type make that much difference or does my marksmanship just stink ?
an intruder into our house, with evil intent would have little to fear from me with my accuracy, LOL
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March 24th, 2007, 05:28 PM #2
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My guess would be markmanship......or lack of it (sorry buddy, couldn't resist
Pistols require definite skill to shoot properly/accurately and the only way to get there is with a steady flow of rounds down range on a periodic basis. I'f I'm not mistaken left-left/low is a sign of loose off hand support and possible trigger jerk.
Practice more, concentrate on each shot and mentally keep your form good. Do dry fire/point-hold practice at home to hone your pistola skills a bit. You'll be there in no time....it's more mental than anything else.Guns are good.
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March 24th, 2007, 05:32 PM #3
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different grain bullets will produce different results
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March 24th, 2007, 06:03 PM #4
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I agree with Fulton. Any two guns that are exactly alike are as different as fingerprints. Say we have two identical Remington 700 BDL rifles in .30-06, just for giggles and grins, your rifle may love the 180 gr. brand X ammo whereas mine will hate it. It pays to experiment with different ammo in your pistol to see what will work the best and most reliably as far as accuracy and performance. The rounds you used in your pistol will work fine for close quarters defensive situations. It all depends on what your gun likes. It sounds as if to me as if you are still a good pistol shot. I'd use the 124's in your gun and call it done.
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March 24th, 2007, 06:58 PM #5
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March 24th, 2007, 07:25 PM #6
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March 24th, 2007, 07:32 PM #7
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Yea, don't beat yourself up over your results. 25 years is a long time between practice sessions
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March 24th, 2007, 08:35 PM #8
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March 24th, 2007, 09:18 PM #9
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lonehiker, not only do I agree with Roland but this is a gun you have never fired. Eight recommendations for you:
#1. fire at least 200 rounds to break in the pistol
#2 thru 4: practice, practice, practice
#5. stay with one bullet weight and style until you improve your aim
#6 thru 8: practice, practice, practice
Then if your accuracy still isn't acceptable (to you) the chart provided by soberbyker may help you identify the problem.
Good luck, John C
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