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by vdgert
Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FreePistol.org
Replies: 12
Views: 2450

I seem unable to visit your site, google somehow thinks I don't have the necessary rights?
by vdgert
Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Sweaty hand
Replies: 16
Views: 2913

Sometimes, when suffering from sweaty hands, I use a cotton ball that is originally designed for bowlers. It helps, but it's not a miracle-thing.

http://www.bowlwithbrunswick.com/access ... grip-ball/
by vdgert
Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Switch Hand?
Replies: 7
Views: 1496

Hi, I don't have any advice to give, sorry. But, I have sort of the same question here. Are there any shooters out there who have experience with switching hand as an AP/FP shooter? I am a leftie but shoot with my right hand(the first time anyone gave me an AP I could use, it was righthanded so... N...
by vdgert
Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Cleaning olympic pistol
Replies: 17
Views: 4407

The following answer was given to me by Mauro Badaracchi(air & free pistol competitor of the highest level) when I asked him how(often) to clean my free pistol : "In my opinion you don't need to clean your pistol each training, but of course you must clean it often.. We could say each 200/3...
by vdgert
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Grip angle doubt ???
Replies: 4
Views: 2364

when using a more tilted grip, you can let the pistol "hang" onto your ligaments that keep your wrist together. You need less/no musclework. Muscles can get tired, can twitch, can be moved (un)knowingly by you. Muscles are an active component. Your ligaments are a passive component and thu...
by vdgert
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Range bag or case for free pistols?
Replies: 5
Views: 1812

I have used a pelican 1560 for two pistols (one toz35 & walther gsp), 1 scope & tripod, earmufs, and tools and there was still some space left. It has wheels and is very strong! and can be locked with 2 lockpads. I know of shooters who use the smaller version 1510 (also 2 pistols), but then ...
by vdgert
Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Preferred .22 semi-auto pistol for new Juniors?
Replies: 21
Views: 6620

Re: Training for Juniors

I would suggest your club purchase an older model top match pistol (ie GSP) along with a second tier pistol such as a Ruger or S&W Model 41, and get your juniors to work out which performs better. This exercise will assist their decision-making when they are in a position to buy their first .22...
by vdgert
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:45 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Help Me Understand My Bad Shots
Replies: 31
Views: 6383

As Rob says, it's hard to say exactly what's going wrong if you can't see the shooter shooting. But one could give some pointers, no? As the bad shots are not at the low left, I would exclude bad triggering, and suspect maybe to much grippressure during the flyers. Again, as Rob writes, do a lot of ...