Targets

gunnut2u · 09-25-2009, 08:24 AM

Lets see those range targets ???
This is my first target from my new .45 1911 . anything out of the orange was from rapid firing after I got bored !LOL!!!!!!!!!

woody1981 · 09-25-2009, 08:26 AM

Nice! Looks as if you had fun! I'm going shooting today after grass cutting, or for sure tomorrow morning. Will post mine then!!!!

PS--I always end with a rapid fire. It seems to drain the last ounce of whatever out of me and lets me get into the car a cleansed soul!!!!

Archetype_wyo · 09-25-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by woody1981

I always end with a rapid fire. It seems to drain the last ounce of whatever out of me and lets me get into the car a cleansed soul!!!!

Amen to that. Seems that between loading mags and puttin up new targets even the sticky ones is a drain. So the rapid fire is a good ending haha. Or a long-range (25+ yds) slow-fire is fun too.

gunnut2u · 09-26-2009, 01:51 AM

I figure in a real life situation , your probably not going to be able to ask the bad guy to stand still so you can shoot him !!So hopefully ,IF I ever need it ,by practicing just pulling up and emptying the clip and hitting what I'm shooting at ,It might save my life one day ?? Oh yea!! and it's FUN too!!!LOL!!!!!

Ten Man · 09-26-2009, 02:26 AM

For a realistic challenge to the rapid fire drill, put up two targets, at least 3 feet apart, and alternate shots between them. It will give you the practice of trying to rapidly acquire the the moving target.

It is an interesting drill. It will tell you a lot about your actual combat readiness.

Midas · 09-27-2009, 12:15 AM

Here is a pic of a target shot by my Springfield Armory Mil Spec:

Body shots were at 25 yards, and the head shots were at 15 yards

New range pic 1911 picture by Hoghunter66 - Photobucket

ALR · 09-27-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Midas

Here is a pic of a target shot by my Springfield Armory Mil Spec:
Body shots were at 25 yards, and the head shots were at 15 yards
New range pic 1911 picture by Hoghunter66 - Photobucket

Nice shooting and nice SA. What ammo were you using, factory or reloads?

Midas · 09-27-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ALR

Nice shooting and nice SA. What ammo were you using, factory or reloads?

I was shooting a combination of Winchester White Box 230 gr. FMJ, Winchester White Box 230 gr. JHP (which is what I use in the gun for home defense), and some of my reloads which utilized a 230 gr. lead round nose bullet.

Very pleased with the way the gun has performed thus far, still fairly new, having only put about 200 rounds through it.

ALR · 09-27-2009, 12:33 AM

+1^ WWB really shines in a lot of autos

Iron_Colonel · 09-27-2009, 12:39 AM

Looks like a lot of fun there! I've got a target I made up and had to fix that I broke shooting it. Hopefully I'll be trying it out on Monday maybe.

gunnut2u · 09-27-2009, 04:28 AM

Nice shooting MIDAS . whats the trigger pull ?

GlockMeister · 09-27-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Midas

Here is a pic of a target shot by my Springfield Armory Mil Spec:

Body shots were at 25 yards, and the head shots were at 15 yards

New range pic 1911 picture by Hoghunter66 - Photobucket

Good shooting there Midas.

But I couldn't help but notice. That guy in the target is quite large, build/muscle wise, and they give him a gun 20X too small for him and 3X too small for his hand. lol

Midas · 09-27-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnut2u

Nice shooting MIDAS . whats the trigger pull ?

Right at 5.5 lbs, not on par with a match grade trigger, but more than adequate for a pure combat pistol.

Midas · 09-27-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Good shooting there Midas.

But I couldn't help but notice. That guy in the target is quite large, build/muscle wise, and they give him a gun 20X too small for him and 3X too small for his hand. lol

He's a big guy who likes to tote small guns, because he is used to pulverizing people with his bare hands!

samuel · 09-27-2009, 02:08 PM

I like that Midas.Keep it up. ,,,sam.

gunnut2u · 09-28-2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Midas

Right at 5.5 lbs, not on par with a match grade trigger, but more than adequate for a pure combat pistol.

Hey Midas,
any idea on what the trigger pull is set from the factory ?

Midas · 09-28-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gunnut2u

Hey Midas,
any idea on what the trigger pull is set from the factory ?

Springfield states 5.5-6.0 lbs

matt760 · 09-28-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Good shooting there Midas.

But I couldn't help but notice. That guy in the target is quite large, build/muscle wise, and they give him a gun 20X too small for him and 3X too small for his hand. lol

I think that's so the shooter learns confidence and doesn't become intimidated by the target.

LakerDad · 10-13-2009, 09:47 PM

Pretty good!
You have to try shooting golf balls, they're fun, easy to see and they go alonnnnggggg ways when hit dead centered! I need to get 45's out to some "golfiing".

gunnut2u · 10-14-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LakerDad

Pretty good!
You have to try shooting golf balls, .

hey Dad ,
what do you mean try....?

I think I can actually hit them ......LOL!!!!!

09-25-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
gunnut2u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri-firearms,USA Posts: 986	Targets Lets see those range targets ??? This is my first target from my new .45 1911 . anything out of the orange was from rapid firing after I got bored !LOL!!!!!!!!! __________________ I might not be playing with a full deck... But I am playing with a full clip!!! (gunnut2u)

09-25-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
woody1981 One of the Usual Suspects Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: southwest PA Posts: 1,360 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 1	Nice! Looks as if you had fun! I'm going shooting today after grass cutting, or for sure tomorrow morning. Will post mine then!!!! PS--I always end with a rapid fire. It seems to drain the last ounce of whatever out of me and lets me get into the car a cleansed soul!!!! __________________ A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.”~Freud

09-26-2009, 01:51 AM	#4
gunnut2u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri-firearms,USA Posts: 986	I figure in a real life situation , your probably not going to be able to ask the bad guy to stand still so you can shoot him !!So hopefully ,IF I ever need it ,by practicing just pulling up and emptying the clip and hitting what I'm shooting at ,It might save my life one day ?? Oh yea!! and it's FUN too!!!LOL!!!!! __________________ I might not be playing with a full deck... But I am playing with a full clip!!! (gunnut2u)

09-26-2009, 02:26 AM	#5
Ten Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 430	For a realistic challenge to the rapid fire drill, put up two targets, at least 3 feet apart, and alternate shots between them. It will give you the practice of trying to rapidly acquire the the moving target. It is an interesting drill. It will tell you a lot about your actual combat readiness. __________________ AR10 - THE Battle Rifle! When Freedom is outlawed, only outlaws have Freedom.

09-27-2009, 12:15 AM	#6
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,571 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Here is a pic of a target shot by my Springfield Armory Mil Spec: Body shots were at 25 yards, and the head shots were at 15 yards New range pic 1911 picture by Hoghunter66 - Photobucket __________________ The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security. NRA Life Member

09-27-2009, 12:33 AM	#9
ALR STAIN'ALIVE,STAIN'ALIVE! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 904	+1^ WWB really shines in a lot of autos __________________ AGENT ORANGE The last ghost of Vietnam ATF- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, where are the chips?

09-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#10
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,282	Looks like a lot of fun there! I've got a target I made up and had to fix that I broke shooting it. Hopefully I'll be trying it out on Monday maybe. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

09-27-2009, 04:28 AM	#11
gunnut2u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri-firearms,USA Posts: 986	Nice shooting MIDAS . whats the trigger pull ? __________________ I might not be playing with a full deck... But I am playing with a full clip!!! (gunnut2u)

09-27-2009, 02:08 PM	#15
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,915	I like that Midas.Keep it up. ,,,sam.

10-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#19
LakerDad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 507	Pretty good! You have to try shooting golf balls, they're fun, easy to see and they go alonnnnggggg ways when hit dead centered! I need to get 45's out to some "golfiing".