Got some trigger time

Cruelshoes · 08-31-2010, 09:07 AM

Tried to post this last night, but musthave been too tired and not pushed submit.
Had a nice day off, capped with a range trip. Took out my GP100, my 357 carbine, and my Nylon 66.

I was with two buddies. One was a novice who was an eager student. The other was a LEO firearms trainer who was an excellent instructor. I worked on changing my grip on the GP, and on practicing my reloading cycle.

I also got to shoot my first 1911, three Smiths (357, 44 mag, and 45 colt), and a nice tricked out Remington 870.

Nice day was finished off with a good meal and cigar with friends while overlooking a nice valley behind my friend's house.

Happy preacher man.

XLCH · 08-31-2010, 10:59 AM

Sounds like a fine day, what are you doing with your grip?

Cruelshoes · 08-31-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLCH

Sounds like a fine day, what are you doing with your grip?

I had gotten in to a bad habit of supporting my shooting hand from underneath, instead of wrapping from the front. I did not used to do that and do not remember starting to do that. Just happened from lack of practice I guess.

44s Rock · 08-31-2010, 11:23 AM

A fine day off!

gunman42782 · 08-31-2010, 12:28 PM

Any day shooting is a good day! Glad you had fun.

Bountyhunter · 08-31-2010, 01:58 PM

Sounds like a great time. How did you like the 1911? I know you're a revolver guy, and I'm wondering what you think of the king of the hand guns.

kim · 08-31-2010, 03:18 PM

No one can shoot a 1911 and not be forever changed and left with a bad case of the hot runnin' wants.

Glad you had a good day. Soon as it cools off here, I'll be havin' some of those too.

Molon Labe

Kim

Bountyhunter · 08-31-2010, 03:52 PM

You get yours back yet, Kim?

Cruelshoes · 08-31-2010, 04:15 PM

I enjoyed the 1911. I enjoyed the historical significance of it, just like I enjoy shooting a 30-06. It did feel good in my hand, and I shot it well enough for the first time. However, I started out with semi-autos and then got the revolver bug. I would not say that I feel the absolute need to own a 1911, but I would buy one before many other semis. If anything, the whole day sort of cemented my love of wheels and levers.

sheepdog · 08-31-2010, 05:14 PM

...most of my shooting is one hand shooting...when I use two hands I simply cup the right hand and lay the left hand in it like a cup in a saucer...never use any right-hand pressure on the left hand...just a bit of weight support...whatever works well for you...isn't necessarily wrong...just different...you shot today three of the finest of their class...your GP, the .357 levergun, and the Nylon 66---yours black and chrome or brown and blued?

Cruelshoes · 08-31-2010, 06:22 PM

Mine is brown and blue, like this one. This is not mine, but is its identical twin. Truly a fun, light gun.

Machinist · 08-31-2010, 06:25 PM

"There are many just like it but this one is mine!"

sheepdog · 08-31-2010, 06:35 PM

...+1, kim...felt that way the first time I racked a slide...I was 20 and the gun was a true 1911...I paid $29 for it and replaced a mag release button for .50....loved 'em ever since...handled H's yesterday and hated to put it back...

...Cruelshoes, yours was called the Mohawk...they were innovative and took some studyin'...but shot like Swiss watches...mine was the Apache...wish I'd not gotten rid of it...saw a clean Mohawk last year for around $180...

kim · 08-31-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter

You get yours back yet, Kim?

Not yet and as much as I like the XD, I'm beginin' to jones for the 1911. Soon, soon, I hope.

Molon Labe

Kim

sheepdog · 08-31-2010, 07:53 PM

...if I knew I was going into combat...the 1911'd be the ONE to take...simpler and stronger than any, in my opinion...I'd take it over the Sig 220...full-sized Govt Model...stainless...

Snuffy · 08-31-2010, 08:57 PM

Your right there Sheepdog.

Bountyhunter · 09-01-2010, 02:40 AM

I'll meet my maker with my 1911 on my hip or in my hand. It's not a gun free zone there.

Kim, I'm getting itchy to see the mods and want pics. You should have sent it to me. Would have been quicker.

kim · 09-01-2010, 05:20 AM

Me too!!!!

Molon Labe

Kim

gunman42782 · 09-01-2010, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter

I'll meet my maker with my 1911 on my hip or in my hand. It's not a gun free zone there.

Amen, brother!

44s Rock · 09-01-2010, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunman42782

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter

I'll meet my maker with my 1911 on my hip or in my hand. It's not a gun free zone there.

Amen, brother!

+1

08-31-2010, 09:07 AM	#1
Cruelshoes Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Live Free or Die! Posts: 1,367	Got some trigger time Tried to post this last night, but musthave been too tired and not pushed submit. Had a nice day off, capped with a range trip. Took out my GP100, my 357 carbine, and my Nylon 66. I was with two buddies. One was a novice who was an eager student. The other was a LEO firearms trainer who was an excellent instructor. I worked on changing my grip on the GP, and on practicing my reloading cycle. I also got to shoot my first 1911, three Smiths (357, 44 mag, and 45 colt), and a nice tricked out Remington 870. Nice day was finished off with a good meal and cigar with friends while overlooking a nice valley behind my friend's house. Happy preacher man.

08-31-2010, 10:59 AM	#2
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Got some trigger time Sounds like a fine day, what are you doing with your grip?

08-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Central WA. Posts: 5,968	Re: Got some trigger time A fine day off!

08-31-2010, 12:28 PM	#5
gunman42782 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Kentucky Posts: 3,985	Re: Got some trigger time Any day shooting is a good day! Glad you had fun.

08-31-2010, 01:58 PM	#6
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: Got some trigger time Sounds like a great time. How did you like the 1911? I know you're a revolver guy, and I'm wondering what you think of the king of the hand guns.

08-31-2010, 03:18 PM	#7
kim Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 2,087	Re: Got some trigger time No one can shoot a 1911 and not be forever changed and left with a bad case of the hot runnin' wants. Glad you had a good day. Soon as it cools off here, I'll be havin' some of those too. Molon Labe Kim

08-31-2010, 03:52 PM	#8
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: Got some trigger time You get yours back yet, Kim?

08-31-2010, 04:15 PM	#9
Cruelshoes Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Live Free or Die! Posts: 1,367	Re: Got some trigger time I enjoyed the 1911. I enjoyed the historical significance of it, just like I enjoy shooting a 30-06. It did feel good in my hand, and I shot it well enough for the first time. However, I started out with semi-autos and then got the revolver bug. I would not say that I feel the absolute need to own a 1911, but I would buy one before many other semis. If anything, the whole day sort of cemented my love of wheels and levers.

08-31-2010, 05:14 PM	#10
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: Got some trigger time ...most of my shooting is one hand shooting...when I use two hands I simply cup the right hand and lay the left hand in it like a cup in a saucer...never use any right-hand pressure on the left hand...just a bit of weight support...whatever works well for you...isn't necessarily wrong...just different...you shot today three of the finest of their class...your GP, the .357 levergun, and the Nylon 66---yours black and chrome or brown and blued?

08-31-2010, 06:22 PM	#11
Cruelshoes Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Live Free or Die! Posts: 1,367	Re: Got some trigger time Mine is brown and blue, like this one. This is not mine, but is its identical twin. Truly a fun, light gun.

08-31-2010, 06:25 PM	#12
Machinist Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: McKinney, TX Posts: 6,131	Re: Got some trigger time "There are many just like it but this one is mine!"

08-31-2010, 06:35 PM	#13
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: Got some trigger time ...+1, kim...felt that way the first time I racked a slide...I was 20 and the gun was a true 1911...I paid $29 for it and replaced a mag release button for .50....loved 'em ever since...handled H's yesterday and hated to put it back... ...Cruelshoes, yours was called the Mohawk...they were innovative and took some studyin'...but shot like Swiss watches...mine was the Apache...wish I'd not gotten rid of it...saw a clean Mohawk last year for around $180...

08-31-2010, 07:53 PM	#15
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: Got some trigger time ...if I knew I was going into combat...the 1911'd be the ONE to take...simpler and stronger than any, in my opinion...I'd take it over the Sig 220...full-sized Govt Model...stainless...

08-31-2010, 08:57 PM	#16
Snuffy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 4,142	Re: Got some trigger time *Your right there Sheepdog.*

09-01-2010, 02:40 AM	#17
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: Got some trigger time I'll meet my maker with my 1911 on my hip or in my hand. It's not a gun free zone there. Kim, I'm getting itchy to see the mods and want pics. You should have sent it to me. Would have been quicker.

09-01-2010, 05:20 AM	#18
kim Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 2,087	Re: Got some trigger time Me too!!!! Molon Labe Kim

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