TargetTalk

Once at Perry, Presidents hundred, had an early shot in timed fire. Hit the metal tab in the middle of the edge of the target frame. Put about four shrapnel holes in my target and another six or so in the target of the Marine Lieutenant shooting to my left.

The point was that semiauto airpistol is useful not only for SF practice, but for a full match experience with timed/rapid fire stages. It can be, but as someone who has an LP50, I can say that with pretty much zero recoil, and a much different trigger, weight and balance, it isn’t as useful as you...

Some of my friends have occasionally run 50 foot air pistol matches. At that distance they shoot as well as a 22. 25 yards isn’t too much of a stretch.

Probably work even better for those of us who shoot left handed. Seriously. I understand your concerns. I have found that I need to keep my shooting hand close to the brass catcher and also the net needs to be a bit higher and also six inches further forward than what I generally need for my 45. Aga...

I don’t think a slight cant is something to worry about. A major one, yes, probably because it might lead to an awkward uncomfortable head position . Trying to figure that out: I admit, I do cant my gun to get the most relaxed wrist angle. But I do not tilt my head! Am I doing wrong? I believe tilt...

We all see the sights differently. For some people what looks like a cant might just be an astigmatism. I don’t think a slight cant is something to worry about. A major one, yes, probably because it might lead to an awkward uncomfortable head position.

Take a look at Steyr LP5 or LP50. Those can be useful in rapid/timed fire training. Trigger can be switched to 500g and 1911 style grips are available. Easy to fill from the pump and allow 100+ shots per charge. Used can fit in your budget. As is without grip/trigger modification has the same feel ...

A very kind poster here, sent me a link to replacement Hammerli air cylinders that will work in my friend’s gun. They are roughly 200 dollars a piece, and must be shipped from Germany.


I have gotten excellent support from both Pilkington Competition and Pardini USA.

I agree with Rover. All of those guns are tack drivers. Since you are practicing primarily for bullseye, you might consider one of the short versions. It will give you approximately the same sight radius as on your bullseye guns. Also the same balance. The only thing to be wary of is buying an used ...

That is the question, isn’t it? As was explained to me, by some people who know far more about ballistics than I do, the European guns designed for 25 meter shooting, tend to destabilize somewhere around the 35 meter mark. After that, your groups tend to look like the flare end of a Trombone. Fine o...

Hopefully Dave Wilson will chime in here. He actually makes Pardini barrels. But, as I understand it, a different twist rate is only one part of the equation. The other larger part will be the diameter of the barrel, and the bullets you have available to use in it. If the bullet doesn’t fit the barr...

I know that Red Feather Outfitters bought out most of Larry’s Guns Hammerli parts. I would check with them.

https://www.larrysguns.com/ContactUs.aspx

One of the best, and most economical choices which will advance your shooting the fastest is a Marvel or Nelson unit on a 1911 frame, and a Springfield Range officer with perhaps a Kart barrel, different length trigger and a rail with optics.

This is a first class match. I encourage everyone who can to attend. Wish I could be there.

I neglected the primary reason for not shooting the short OAL bullet; I got 2 FTF out of less than 100 rounds tested, which is an extraordinarily high failure rate. That said, the accuracy of shorter OAL bullets was slightly better but likely not statistically significant. I think the issue is caus...

That doesn't translate well, literally. It comes across as, "Hello, infant."


I took it as:”Hello Baby”

Rover and I go back a ways.

There are no secrets in Bullseye Rover, You know that. Headed for Japan in about eight hours. See you soon, I hope.

There are some disadvantages to an aluminum frame. I have a Beretta. The differences between it, and my 1911 9mm are substantial. The rail may counteract that to some extent but you want a steel frame on a bullseye gun. You can tune your loads and spring, but more weight makes for better recoil cont...

Someone recently told me to check out Arvada Rifle & Pistol Club. Their website shows a full ISSF program, including 10m AP. I haven't checked it out yet; maybe someone with more info will chime in. John The Arvada Rifle and Pistol club is the way to go for Air Pistol. A very friendly bunch. Pr...

I agree with others. You can do either. The important thing is not to shift your focus once you have picked one. That said, it is much easier to focus on the dot if you can blur out the target with it. So big and bright is better for the new shooter. Smaller and dimmer is better if you are going to ...