Question on Compensators.

[Got Juice?]

I participated in the Father's Day Monster Shoot in Cranbrook this past weekend.
One of the competitors was using a Colt 1911, Caspian Slide, Muzzle brake, chambered in 38 super. If the gun is stovepiping a round, that needs to be cleared by manually racking the slide, is this a sign that the recoil spring is on it's way out? or does it need a heavier spring?


Anyhow, I only made it 500 of the 600 rounds due to time constraints, but on the whole, it was pretty darn fun. I did hit 2 no shoots (darn, notify next of kin of the hostages) and had some trouble with my safety. The 'Gold Custom' safety seems to rock in my hands a little while shooting. More than once I found myself pulling the trigger with nothing happening. the thumb would rock the safety just enough to catch! Lesson learned, I will order a new standard safety, and install it.


On a brighter note, I did show my mother the videos of the event, and she is now interested in attending a match or two, possibly even trying her hand at it.
Go Mom! Even at her age she still surprises me at times.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

put your thumb on top of the safety, then it wont hit it on when shooting. thats what i was taught anyhow

 

[Quigley]

The stove piping on that gun is probably and indication that the spring is too heavy (or the shooter was limp wristing the gun)

 

[Got Juice?]

put your thumb on top of the safety, then it wont hit it on when shooting. thats what i was taught anyhow

This is a pic of the current safety. I think because of the 'peak' in the safety shooting right handed I am pivoting a little when the gun kicks.

I think I want to get this one.

 

[Got Juice?]

The stove piping on that gun is probably and indication that the spring is too heavy (or the shooter was limp wristing the gun)

I was thinking the same thing on the spring. I can't imagine this particular shooter limping it.

 

[relliott]

Can you post a photo of your freestyle grip shown from the left side? Just the way you would hold it when firing.

 

[maurice]

I have the same safety on my tanfoglio limited custom .40....I removed the right side lever. 99% of IPSC shooting usually is with my right hand,..so that safety is not needed. I used to flip up the safety with my trigger finger during mag changes,( I would accidentally press it up when my finger came up to rest on the slide/frame)

Your thumb should ALWAYS be on the thumb safety.

 

[Got Juice?]

Can you post a photo of your freestyle grip shown from the left side? Just the way you would hold it when firing.

I'll get a picture up tonight when I get home.

 

[Got Juice?]

I have the same safety on my tanfoglio limited custom .40....I removed the right side lever. 99% of IPSC shooting usually is with my right hand,..so that safety is not needed. I used to flip up the safety with my trigger finger during mag changes,( I would accidentally press it up when my finger came up to rest on the slide/frame)

Your thumb should ALWAYS be on the thumb safety.

When you removed the lever, are you talking about the lower 'ramp'?

If you can post a pic that would be most helpful.

STRANGE< I am 100% ambidextrous when it comes to shooting pistol. I am left and dominant in most things, and right eye dominant. Raquet Sports Left handed, Hockey Left handed, Baseball Switch hitter, Golf Right, Shotgunning Left if I tape my xdominant eye, or Right if I do not tape. Rifle, I shoot Left because the optics forces LH Eye to dominance.



The only reason I am shooting Right is that the rig has the holster on the right. Crossing over to weak side... well I don't really have a weak side. But mag changes are a PITA when shooting left single handed.

 

[maurice]

When you removed the lever, are you talking about the lower 'ramp'?

If you can post a pic that would be most helpful.

STRANGE< I am 100% ambidextrous when it comes to shooting pistol. I am left and dominant in most things, and right eye dominant. Raquet Sports Left handed, Hockey Left handed, Baseball Switch hitter, Golf Right, Shotgunning Left if I tape my xdominant eye, or Right if I do not tape. Rifle, I shoot Left because the optics forces LH Eye to dominance.



The only reason I am shooting Right is that the rig has the holster on the right. Crossing over to weak side... well I don't really have a weak side. But mag changes are a PITA when shooting left single handed.

the right side (small lever) that is held in by a pin is the side I meant to remove. The safety won't fall out as it is kept in by the sear spring.

 

[Got Juice?]

Here is an ugly stage for me... One thing I do plan on is adjusting my sights! On the end there is a steel 4 foot cirvle with a 12x8 rectangular opening to engage 4 staggered steel targets.
You can see a fellow come running with my range bag, as I had completely exhausted all my Mags! We did have to paint the black gong again afterwards.

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP7v2KlBdiI

 

[Got Juice?]

And here we go... String 1 Freestyle Then SH only.
String 2 Freestyle Then WH only.



hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZt2-QiIps

 

[7.62mm]

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[Got Juice?]

Last one. Fun stage!


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Thanks to 7.62 for the help!

 

[Got Juice?]

PS if anyone has any pointers, be sure and post them up. Good or bad, I want to hear it all!

 

[limeie]

Hey got to say this who allowed you to load your gun when you were sitting down in a chair. Not GOOD
You must all ways load when you are standing up not sitting, you can sweep yourself.
Bad RO Bad RO

Clive

 

[limeie]

Just the second point Finger in your trigger when you made a mag change
Alao your mags are to far forward should stop at your hipbone.
and last you should be taking your mags from the first pouch on your belt and the work your way back.

Clive

 

[Freedom Ventures]

PS if anyone has any pointers, be sure and post them up. Good or bad, I want to hear it all!

Sure, here's one - When you mag change, bring the gun back toward your eye and tilt it so you can see the magwell.
It's much easier (faster and more reliable) to get your mag in that way.

Stylin' pouches!

 

[Quigley]

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Stylin' pouches!

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If I didn't know any better I'd say he got them from Jimmy

 

[Got Juice?]

Hey got to say this who allowed you to load your gun when you were sitting down in a chair. Not GOOD
You must all ways load when you are standing up not sitting, you can sweep yourself.
Bad RO Bad RO

Clive

Part of the stage. Gun loaded, then on safe, and in holster. I hear you on the sweep thing though. I will ask next time I talk to the RO, thanks!