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by vin
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

well...

...it happened again.
I didn't adjust anything and it discharged again.
by vin
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

ok...

I'm starting to understand, but now that I fixed the unwanted discharge I have another problem... my shot won't break soon enough. This is what I do: 1. a. exhale b. lower c. try to take up first stage (awkward about doing this so early) d. line up my my whites on the left and right 2. a. line up my...
by vin
Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

Thanks again!

Hi,
On page 26 I see screw F, which is called the Blank Travel.
What is blank travel?
Thanks for all the help,
Vin
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

Thanks!

Thanks for all the help.
I'm not happy about the two ear thing, but it sounds like a good idea.
Thanks again,
Vin
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

Great

Very useful information.
Thanks,
Vin
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

wishful thinking...

I wanted my pistol to be a black box, something I didn't have to think about.
I guess that was wishful thinking.
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Olympic shooting in the news, NOT
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Ya...

Ya... history has many lessons in freedom of speech... or maybe the same one over and over again...
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Olympic shooting in the news, NOT
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Freedom of Speech...

Freedom of Speech... includes voicing descent.
Vin Livieratos
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

Well...

that seems to explain why increasing the first stage weight fixed the problem.
Thanks,
Vin

now if I could fix the holes in my furniture...
by vin
Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

problem solved...

The problem is solved... sort-of... I increased my second stage travel, but it did not help. I increased my first stage weight by half a turn and the unwanted discharges seem to have stopped. But I don't like the added weight... A few people have mentioned the sear engagement How do I fix it? By inc...
by vin
Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

sounds good...

I will try increasing the second stage travel.
Thanks,
Vin
by vin
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Kite problem...
Replies: 25
Views: 5999

Kite problem...

Hi, The Kite sometimes discharges the when the action is closed. If I open and close the action it will discharge in less than twelve cycles. The trigger is set at 512 grams. If I set the trigger to 700+ grams it does not malfunction, but I don't want to shoot it at that weight. There is another pos...
by vin
Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Question about Initial Pistol Training for Novices
Replies: 22
Views: 4807

Sorry...

that picture is not from the book...
The book shows a lower hold
Sorry,
Vin
by vin
Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Question about Initial Pistol Training for Novices
Replies: 22
Views: 4807

I don't know nothing...

I may misunderstand the question, but Competitive Pistol Shooting by ANTAL, LASLO has a great set of pictures on page 19 (second edition).
Vin
by vin
Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Experience
Replies: 7
Views: 1765

thanks!

Thanks for all the help!
I've been practicing sighting in and I feel much more comfortable about it.
Thanks again,
Vin
by vin
Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: can't gey there from here (Benelli Kite)
Replies: 2
Views: 885

can't gey there from here (Benelli Kite)

Hi,
Can anyone help me connect my scuba tank to to my Kite?
Pictured is what I currently have.
Thanks!
Vin
p.s. cheaper would be better :)
by vin
Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Experience
Replies: 7
Views: 1765

well...

Rob, After Coach Hart straight me out I was still too scared to adjust my sights at the match. So I changed my hold. Now I'm practicing "sighting in" at home. I have gotten quite a few emails about Coach Hart. Everyone recommends him highly. Wish I was a student MIT! But I am friends with ...
by vin
Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Experience
Replies: 7
Views: 1765

Experience

Experience I try hard to learn from others experience… because mine seems to hurt so much. My first USA Shooting match went well. I had a great time. I did well but... about the only thing I learned was that Woburn air pistol matches are well run and the range has great lighting; much better lightin...
by vin
Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Choosing a Pistol
Replies: 32
Views: 7221

wow...

Maybe some have forgot what it's like to be a beginner...

Being a beginner I have many of the same questions and concerns as higginsdj

Vin
by vin
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Stance at pistol match
Replies: 11
Views: 2198

ya...

I'm looking for a pcp right now... Kite or Kite Junior or what ever I can find in my price range...