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by Fred Mannis
Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Veteran shooters Contact Info needed:
Replies: 4
Views: 1987

The only thing these people seem to have in common is shooting the cross bow. Why the interest? Where you ever able to reach E-A?
by Fred Mannis
Thu May 16, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Installing a Morini Compensator in a Pardini
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

I installed a Morini compensator on my Pardini K22. Taking off the front sight was easy. I had to fabricate a bushing since the Pardini barrel OD is less than Morini compensator ID.
by Fred Mannis
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Help on LP1
Replies: 20
Views: 5206

Doubt that Pilk will rebuild a compressed air cylinder that is over ten years old
by Fred Mannis
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Using target pistol for self defense ????
Replies: 35
Views: 10500

The potential problem with using a .22 target pistol for self defense is the 2.5 lb trigger. Granted, if you have a lot of experience with the gun you are used to the trigger. But in a self defense situation, with an adrenaline rush and a racing pulse, I think the 4 lb trigger in a purpose built sel...
by Fred Mannis
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Cheap shooting glass lenses?
Replies: 14
Views: 4202

The problem with using an iris as you describe is that it reduces the amount of light reaching the eye. If you have a brightly lit target and environment, it can work, but in a poorly lit range it may not work well.
by Fred Mannis
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Bicycle tubing over ap grip?
Replies: 14
Views: 3378

If you want the grip to feel sticky, you can do what the base ball players do - rub some rosin on your hands and on the grip. I tried this for a while, but was not satisfied with the feel. Now I have applied some pieces of abrasive tape in a few areas to keep my hand from shifting.
by Fred Mannis
Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Pardini SPE /SP malfunction / maintenance question
Replies: 9
Views: 4608

I have been shooting a Pardini Fiocchi SPE since the late '80's. I agree with all the previous suggestions on new sprngs and thorough cleaning. New firing pin and extractor wouldn't hurt. My gun was/is very sensitive to ammo and was only reliable with Eley and RWS. Don Nygord recommended only RWS fo...
by Fred Mannis
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Sub-six sight picture consistency?
Replies: 26
Views: 7006

I have some process work to practice and hopefully a new lens will deter me from "double checking" as target will be blurred and so accept hold and allow trigger to operate. One way to stop your 'double checking' is to start operating the trigger before you reach your settle point. That i...
by Fred Mannis
Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: AP trigger first stage position?
Replies: 5
Views: 1830

I have found that a polarizing filter works well in bright light glare conditions - at least for outdoor shooting. I have never experienced that level of glare indoors. You might try carbon soot from a flame on your sights to reduce reflections.
by Fred Mannis
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Training with an air pistol question
Replies: 25
Views: 6874

Sakamura, shooting at a blank target (no bull) with iron sights is excellent training, and you will find that you can shoot surprisingly small groups with no aiming point to distract you. You can also do this at home with dry firing. There has been a great deal of discussion of this subject over the...
by Fred Mannis
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Carter Drops Pardini Line
Replies: 4
Views: 1983

Nice looking website, with a lot more information than Larry ever provided
by Fred Mannis
Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Two-handed grip pressure
Replies: 10
Views: 2210

Bottom line - My old bullseye groove took over and all my group sizes shrank severely. Ben, I think you answered your own question. You shoot smaller groups because you are used to shooting one hand/BE style. In addition, the time constraint you mention is very generous: 15-30 sec for 10 shots comp...
by Fred Mannis
Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Need Parts for IZH 46M
Replies: 2
Views: 1454

Need Parts for IZH 46M

I just dropped my IZH on the floor :-(( and it now needs a new rear sight. Any thoughts on who carries parts for the Izzie?
by Fred Mannis
Sat May 28, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Another newbie question!
Replies: 22
Views: 6889

quoting from my other post: "NPA is my term for Natural Position of Alignment. i.e. the gunsight relation to the eye. The shooter must have a "feel" for the correct balance of this position to not be forcing the gun into this eye alignment. Warming and stretching does help." The...
by Fred Mannis
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Dumb question about recoil absorbers
Replies: 7
Views: 2829

Steve, you might also want to consider weight. It becomes more important as you get older and arthritis, etc sets in :-)
You can always make a light gun heavier/change its balance; harder to make a heavy gun lighter.

Fred
by Fred Mannis
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Mac-1 tuned Izh 46M
Replies: 2
Views: 1959

Re: Mac-1 tuned Izh 46M

I received my Izzy back from Mac-1 yesterday, and I have shot about 100 pellets through it. RWS Basic. Nice ragged 1 hole groups from the bench. Good velocity noted, maybe a small improvement there. Gun has not failed to charge, all shots seem equal. Mac has posted elsewhere that there is about 10%...
by Fred Mannis
Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: bullseye wheel guns
Replies: 15
Views: 8117

I don't hink any of the new S&W production can come close to the quality of those old M17/K22 revolvers. I once owned a Colt Officers Model Target in 22 cal. and I still regret selling it.
by Fred Mannis
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: bullseye wheel guns
Replies: 15
Views: 8117

Have you measured groups from the 617 and 17 from a rest? The difference in your score may not be simply the longer barrel. I have a 617 and have been disappointed in its grouping from a rest. I have sent it back to the factory for a tuneup, but still am not all that happy with the results. It has a...
by Fred Mannis
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Dumb question about recoil absorbers
Replies: 7
Views: 2829

I have found no difference in perceived muzzle jump between my FWB P44 and my FWB 103. When I make a good shot, the sight doesn't move with either gun.
by Fred Mannis
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: USAS Nationals / What to expect for a first timer
Replies: 9
Views: 2755

I have a different perspective - I much preferred shooting at Benning compared to the OTC. I shot at OTC first (the old 3x air) and was disappointed in the facilities and lack of info. Took me most of a day to discover that there were two ranges (upstairs and downstairs) because I couldn't find anyo...