using weights attached to an air pistol

Dev · Post by **Dev** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:25 am

Totally newbie question, when should the weights in air pistol be used?
So far I have just added them thinking that I will take them off before live fire at the range. I am hoping that the added weight will help my holding practice. Is this correct?

Thanking you,

Dev

LukeP · Post by **LukeP** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:34 am

The answer at your question is NO.
The small weight must be used to reach preferred balance of the pistol, usually an inch in front of trigger or a little more.
If you put weight on the pistol in training, and remove it in match, you simply shot two different pistol.

Freepistol · Post by **Freepistol** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:38 am

I have my AP weights adjusted to closely match the feel of my FP

David Levene · Post by **David Levene** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:42 am

Additional weights will tend to dampen any "trembling" of the sights when on aim.

That is beneficial in itself, but self-defeating if it makes the gun feel less well balanced to you or too heavy to hold steady during aiming.

It's all a compromise and very much a matter of personal opinion/preference.

I would suggest however that you use the same weight setup in training as you would in a match. Training with a heavier weight teaches you to do just that. Removing the weight will make the gun feel different and negate a large part of your training effort.

Dev · Post by **Dev** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:35 am

Oh wow man I really was off base. Thank you for enlightening me gentlemen.

Warm Regards,

Dev

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:50 pm

DEV, Why don't you join?

Dev · Post by **Dev** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:58 pm

Rover wrote:DEV, Why don't you join?

Hi Rover,

I didn't understand your question. What don't I join?

Regards,

Dev

David Levene · Post by **David Levene** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:02 am

Dev wrote:I didn't understand your question. What don't I join?

I think he means "why don't you register on TargetTalk instead of keep signing in as a guest".

Dev · Post by **Dev** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:55 am

Hi David,

Got it. Will join now.

regards,

dev[/i][/b]

Limator · Post by **Limator** » Fri May 07, 2010 8:07 pm

David Levene wrote:Additional weights will tend to dampen any "trembling" of the sights when on aim.

That is beneficial in itself, but self-defeating if it makes the gun feel less well balanced to you or too heavy to hold steady during aiming.

It's all a compromise and very much a matter of personal opinion/preference.

I would suggest however that you use the same weight setup in training as you would in a match. Training with a heavier weight teaches you to do just that. Removing the weight will make the gun feel different and negate a large part of your training effort.

And what about these weights announced on Pilkguns:

"Steyr LP2 & LP10
Grip Weight
Cast metal grip weight available in your choice of 31 (U-shaped) or 38 (rectangular shaped)grams. The weight replaces the plastic spacer between grip and frame."

I understand why to use the front weights, and this one on the grip?
Gravity center?

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Richard H · Post by **Richard H** » Fri May 07, 2010 10:09 pm

There are two components to the weight, one is the weight itself and the second is the balance of the pistol. By adding weight to the barrel and the grip you can change the weight and the balance point of the pistol as well.

So yes it helps to control the center of gravity while increasing the weight.

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