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by Dr.Bill
Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Olympic 10m which pistols?
Replies: 26
Views: 39922

Re: Olympic 10m which pistols?

I dry fire a LOT, and I also dry fire with my electronic trainer. One advantage of an electronic trigger is that you can just dry fire again & again, without all that annoying cocking stuff... :) It allows me to concentrate that much more on my shot process & technique. Your shot process sh...
by Dr.Bill
Sat Mar 01, 2025 4:05 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Shooting Range Setup - Basement
Replies: 21
Views: 30315

Re: Shooting Range Setup - Basement

Back when I had a basement, I used a Gehmann electric target carrier. Has a pellet trap. Pushing the button will retrieve the target and send it downrange. Something like an LED sewing machine light at the target works fine. Back then, we used halogen bulbs, but they get crazy hot. If you are in the...
by Dr.Bill
Fri Feb 28, 2025 3:33 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air pistol with most grip adjustment?
Replies: 6
Views: 11729

Air pistol with most grip adjustment?

I'm looking for an air pistol with a grip angle that can be adjusted to be similar to a Hammerli 208, X-esse, Walther CSP, etc. 20+ years ago I used a Steyr LP1 and loved it. Now, elbow issues preclude me using a grip angle that steep. For example, I cannot shoot a Pardini SP22. I have no issues wit...
by Dr.Bill
Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: 1911 pistol choices
Replies: 5
Views: 19084

Re: 1911 pistol choices

I have an STI Trojan in 9mm that is very nice. Although I believe they are out of production now. Upgraded the trigger to a 2.5# one. Used it for an IDPA 'cheater' gun. Recoil far less than a .45. Haven't shot it in years. I should dig it out and do something with it. Although nothing compares with ...
by Dr.Bill
Wed Nov 06, 2024 1:08 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Home Live Training Systems
Replies: 4
Views: 2326

Re: Home Live Training Systems

I used one of these in the basement:
https://www.gehmann.com/en/182-Electron ... 678F9DBD15
Worked great. If you were in the Phoenix area, you could take a look. (no longer have a basement, so not being used)