1911 accuracy woes

[churchmouse]

I recently purchased the 70 series Colt comp. and its a VERY SOLID piece, accurate fit and finish is really good.

Not wanting to offend or start a brand war but as with Allen's post I have to say the last bunch of Colts I have messed with were less than stellar.
Glad you got a good one.

 

[WebSnyper]

What I've seen out of Colt with some limited experience is inconsistency in production. I doubt I'd ever be inclined to buy another (don't offer what I'd want, and even if they did, I would be hard pressed to buy due to the inconsistent manufacturing).

 

[breakingcontact]

Next chance I get, I’ll fire it off a rest. That should give some definitive answers.

Having a friend shoot it (a friend who can shoot) and shooting it from a rest were my thoughts.

 

[cmann250]

I’m still going to confirm to the best of my ability it isn’t the shooter before I condemn the barrel or any other parts. Stay tuned.


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[cmann250]

Crow: it’s what’s for dinner.

Same ammo, same range, same pistol, same shooter. With a bag of lead shot for a rest.


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[Dean C.]

I love it when I am right

 

[WebSnyper]

Is both of those groups for a 1911 at 15 yards suck an option? Your sights seem set very low on the Colt, plus the Competition Pistol has the NM barrel and its hard to get much better than that unless something major is wrong with the pistol fit wise. Put the pistol into battery and push down on the barrel hood to ensure it does not move and is the bushing fit up correctly as well?

I love it when I am right

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[hps]

Crow: it’s what’s for dinner.

Same ammo, same range, same pistol, same shooter. With a bag of lead shot for a rest.


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Looks like one of the good ones CMann. Now, next time ur at fns stop thinking so much, keep both eyes open, when that front sight meets the target SQUEEZE!!!! use the trigger reset and focus on front sight.

 

[BE Mike]

It's always a relief to find out that your ammo and gun are good to go. Kudos to you for having the guts to bare it all! Keep on training and you'll soon be shooting tiny groups.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Copy/Pasted from the 1911 show-n-tell thread:

I've never owned a 1911 in .45 this large. so after the first two shots out of the first mag today I realized I needed to change my grip. I stepped right out of the range and watched a couple of YouTube videos. Went back in and tried a new grip for shots 3-8. I think it worked. The rest of the time I was on point. I tried all 230gr round nose.
Do you 1911 guys have a preference for target vs. carry ammo?

I had to get used to the aggressive 20lpi front checkering so in a way it meant that I didn't have enough of my finger on the trigger face (which is also aggressively ribbed) so I adjusted and figured that might be it. It was off hand shooting at only 20' though I know I need much practice.

 

[cmann250]

Now, next time ur at fns stop thinking so much, keep both eyes open, when that front sight meets the target SQUEEZE!!!! use the trigger reset and focus on front sight.

Easier said than done for someone that is cross eye dominant. I’ll figure out something


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[halfmileharry]

Have Allen fit up a decent barrel in it.

I'd wager he's liable to have a good barrel on the shelf.

 

[Expat]

 

[halfmileharry]

Copy/Pasted from the 1911 show-n-tell thread:



I had to get used to the aggressive 20lpi front checkering so in a way it meant that I didn't have enough of my finger on the trigger face (which is also aggressively ribbed) so I adjusted and figured that might be it. It was off hand shooting at only 20' though I know I need much practice.

You're working your way to the center pretty quick.
I'd say good call on trigger finger position. I'd like to see how it comes together.

 

[hps]

Easier said than done for someone that is cross eye dominant. I’ll figure out something


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id think both eyes open would be the way to shoot if ones cross eyed dominant.

 

[churchmouse]

id think both eyes open would be the way to shoot if ones cross eyed dominant.

My sister was cross dominant. We tried the both eyes open thing several times to no real advantage.
Worked on grip/stance and posture. She developed her own way around the issue.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

Easier said than done for someone that is cross eye dominant. I’ll figure out something


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I am cross eye dominant, I shoot with both eyes open myself. No matter if it's irons or a scope. Shift you head over, and maybe adjust your stance.

 

[hps]

Don't be so quick to write off these Colt 1911 handguns, they may not be a DW or of the higher end offerings but mine have never failed me. I have several older and a few newer, keep em lubed and run'em!!

 

[rvb]

that's better. good job. I've seen some very poor fit 1911s and NONE shot anything like your first post. knew that wasn't the gun.

-rvb

 

[cmann250]

Did 100 rounds this morning between 10, 15, and 20 yards. At first, I tried both eyes open, which worked until my left eye took over after shooting and trying to reacquire the sight picture. I was seeing double the whole time. Not going to work.

So I covered the left lens on my shooting glasses and proceeded with more success than I’ve ever had with that pistol. I’m curious why my cross dominance hasn’t been a problem until now.

As an aside, I almost fell on my face changing magazines. Blocking your strongly dominant eye results in zero depth perception.


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