TargetTalk

Hi all, I have an early model GSP. Its a 1976 with the safety catch model. I need a new bolt for it and I cannot seem to locate a bolt of the same type. It has the bolt with the rod and spring. Will the newer type bolt fit my older model gun? If so, where in Europe will I get one? If not, where will...

Hi John Bickar,

Where is the range in Colorado Springs? I lived there back in 2003 just off Garden of the Gods and never got to any target shooting. Did lots of 4 wheeling though!!!!!!!!

Approx twice a week for practice, alternating between 9mm and .22. Approx 200 rounds per week. A match nearly every weekend, and up to 150 rounds per competition (If i am doing WA1500). On top of this Accomodation for some matches as they are far away. Then there is the food and drink while away. Th...

Keep going Steve! There are newbies who read this forum, and I for one am getting some good tips. To the other guys.... Rather than critisise Steve, why not offer tips yourselves. I have only started ISSF shooting last May. Gone from a Buckmark to a GSP and in the year have gone from 418 to 527 by f...

Shot in a Sport Pistol Competition last Sunday. I had the sights adjusted to 6 o clock hold and this worked great for the precision stage. I then dropped the rearsight by(on my pistol) 12 clicks, Used a center hold, even though the target only faces you for a mere 3 seconds, verified my POI using th...

I have tried out the iris and found that it is really good having the target and the sights in focus. Problem I have is that during rapid firing There is not enough time to properly focus. Also when I try it indoors, the light generally is not great and the iris lessens the amount of available light...

You are on to something there Shooting Kiwi. I have been shooting up to now, just as you described. Trying to put the tip of the frontsight an the bottom edge of the black. Groups havent been great. I will try Steve's suggestion now of leaving a gap.

Thanks
Alan

New to the forum. Being shooting pistol for a few years now, but only started ISSF Style shooting recently. I have been playing around with various stances and positions. What do most successful shooters use? A tight grip on the gun, just short of tremor or a relatively relaxed grip? Also what about...