Combat Auto

Folks, Did my third range visit with Sig 1911-45 and have about 500 rounds on it now... It or me still shoots slightly left (even after applying the tips you folks gave me on a previous post here in the Handguns folder)...I did improve the situation some though (and the pistol shoots tight groups). The gun is Nice :-)...But I would like to fine tune it as I will be participating in USPSA as soon as my holster comes in...I think the left shooting bias is a result of the humoungus trigger pull, the only negative on this pistol for me. Sig says it is over 5+ lbs. (and they offered to sell me a trigger poloshing for a fee $175 - nice racket, ship the gun with a heavy trigger and then sell more services!). Two Questions: 1) Do folks think the trigger job would help eliminate the remaining left bias on my shooting? 2) Are there any good gunsmiths in the NJ-Tom's river area (or anywhere in NJ for that matter)? Thanks, -Joe

Big Mack, I am looking at the Scott also...Not for the color (my traditional bias is mosty the rifle look and feel vs the AR), but for the performance. What kind of range might I expect from the 18" barreled scott? Thanks, -Joe

Folks, Thanks for all your great posts... Since this Newbi started this topic, I'd like to tell you where I am at... I hope the AR folks don't take this personal or anything --- take into account that I am well into my 50s, somewhat old/fasion :-) traditional type (like I said I am a 1911 auto/Kabar wwII marine knife type of guy) -- so here it is - the M16 when it came out in the Nam days never did anything for me...Never looked like a "real" rifle. Of course this is not fact based and strickly an emotional evaluation...As I need a new carbine -- I was almost talking myself into purchasing the AR. Till I caught wind of the M1A...After thinking about it all week --- It is just more in my taste of things...And If I run out of amo I can still use ir to wack the Bad Guy :-). I am mostly a pistol guy - so will not shoot more than 1,000 rounds a year - so yea 1,000 bucks but not bad over a year. I am OK with an effective range of 300 yards. Does anyone know if the 16" barrel M1A can be accurate at 300 yards? Thanks, -Joe

John, I can't find that post "my new toy". I am very interested in reading it and wonder if you can repost it here? Thanks, -Joe

Thanks everyone for your feedback...My takeway is that they are both great rifles with Pros and Cons - and choice is almost a matter of "taste"... I am leaning to the M1A SOCOM with the 16" barrel...I like the look, load, and ruggedness of the M1A -- but prefere a more "Carbine" implimentation - which the SOCOM fits.... My only concern is the effective range of the shorter 16" barrel...The full leagnth M1a is 22 inches I bielive. There is a "police" version with 18" barrel also. Does anyone here have a qualitative view of how the following would compare as far as effective firing range: M1A 16" barrel: AR "standard": M1a 22" barrel: (some forums suggest 1000 yards?) I really appreciate it, -Joe

Folks, Last time I purchased a rifle was about 25 years ago - a Marlin .44 lever action which still shoots really well... But I'd like a more mordern rife for the range and for "just in case" mega-disaster-survival. So I need advice on all the numourous numbers of options - which I would greatly appreciate...Starting with the various platforms: I see that the AR platform is so ubiquitous -- everywhere. I like the traditional look of the M1a platform (I am a 1911 auto and Kabar (marine combat model) knife type of guy)-- and the better reliability (i think, from what I read) than the AR. Not interested in the AK platform -- weird as it may sound, I have too much baggage with the AK-name from the vietnam era. Appreciate any thoughts on AR vs M1a platforms for a "Survival-Carbine". (and are there other platforms t consider?) Thanks, -Joe

Thanks again Everyone, I ordered the Blade Teck doubles --- they seem to be at a good price/quality point, especially for a Newbe to Practical shooting...Also the tek-loc will match what I am getting from Blade tec on my holster when it comes in september.... And I already have a Brownel's account ;-). I can always upgrade later if I see a reason....Being a Newbe I find it hard to understand that the angle, or other parameters, of the mag holder can materially impact ones times - is this true? Thanks, -Joe

Thanks for your help Everyone - Helps me very much to norrow down choices.

Folks, My appologies if this question is too basic...I am looking to get 4 magazine holders for my 1911 sig 45...There are so many choices and without trying them myself hard to decide. Which of these whould you choose or could you recomend another make model? http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Double-Mag-Case-Single-Stack,1366,82.htm http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Leather-Dual-Mag-Pouch,1574,82.htm Thanks, -Joe

Thanks everyone for your feedback...at ~$1.16 each - hum I could put in one every time i clean the gun...This way avoid them ever comming apart in competition...Wilson says they are good for 1000R...I usualy clean after a few hundred. -Joe

loco, How was the indoctrination for CJR&P? Did you have to attend 2 sessions? -Joe

Folks, Wilson makes these 1911 recoil "buffurs"....Has anyone tried them...Any change to accuracy good or bad? Thanks, -Joe http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Shok-Buff-Recoil-Buffers-1911-Package-of-6/productinfo/2B/

Thanks Everyone.... Maksim, Wow, those videos are impressive - fun indeed! Looking forward to starting when my holster comes in. -Joe

Thanks Dave and Nick... I did watch a uspsa qualification on Sunday at CJR&P....Looks like alot of fun and will sign-up as soon as I get my holster (for 1911 sig traditional tacops) from Blade Tek (around 9/7 with the 5 week turn around)...Guess I should get four mag pouches too. -Joe

HI Folks, Working to get involved in USPSA events....Just read this great book by Seeklander: "Your competitive hangun training program" where towards the end of the book he gives some tips on shooting these types of targets --- but dosn't describe what they are....I appreciate any help in what the descriptions of these targets are: Swingers (i think I get this one): Sliders: Bobbers: Clam Shell: Drop-Turners: Thanks so much, -Joe

Loco, Shot my px4 45 with the 400x first time yesterday... Only shot 40 rounds but had to zero the laser again (alos had to tighten the mounting screw)..it was only a tweak - but thought I'd let you know... Don't know if this amounts to anything but wanted to be a good forum citizen and pass the data point along. -Joe

Thanks Feejersey.... What does it mean where it says "too little triger finger"? -Joe

Hey Folks, I just did my 2nd range visit with my new SIG 1911 traditional tacops....Have about 400 rounds on it.... The trigger is a bit of a bear at over 5 lbs --- but I am getting use to the hard pull... The pistol shoots very tight groups out to 50' and even to 75'... The problem I have is that I am consistantly shooting left of center (I am right handed). Any thoughts or tips on what I may be able to do to pull the tight groups over to the right? Thanks, -Joe

NJZEd, For me I want both Cops and Legal Carriers to be highly trained --- Until Pizza Bob posted -- didn't realize the Cops were not - yikes! -Joe

Pizza Bob, Thanks for the Stats --- and you make a good point about giving the Poloticians farder.... I was thinking a Legar Carry Person should meet the police standars --- didn't realize the average cop was below the average sports-shooter till you posted the data...Ironically, this makes an even greater argument for politicians to encourage qualified armed civilians -- but of course they never will. -Joe

Folks, I am fairly new to the NJ Gun F. and would appreciate any views on the NJ Version of the Caslte Doctrin...I was pleasently surprised to find that we do have a Castle Doctrin Law here (given it is such a Liberal state)...NY-City for example does (not)... According to Wikopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_doctrine New Jersey (Retreat required if actor knows he can avoid necessity of deadly force in complete safety, etc. EXCEPT not obliged to retreat from dwelling, unless the initial aggressor). So I take it, if someone breaks in my house and my life is threatened, or bodily harm is threatened I may use leathal force? Thoughts/opinions anyone? Thanks, -Joe

The Politicians should encourage Legal, Responsible, Carry --- With very high shooting/safty qualifications....Said person could have taken the nut out. Cops get there after people die unfortunatly... The More sane, highly qualified, legal gun carriers - the safer we may be.... Sounds counter-intuitive - but it is the way to go...Kind of like a cummunity watch...Or volunteer Fire Dept anaology...Cops can't be in many places at once. -Joe

Sgt, I ordered the dark earth also --- for a change from black --- also.... This is my first holster....It is Level 3...I think it will also operate in level 2.... I am wondering for USPSA and IDPA competition - which I am getting into soon --- I would be better served with a level 1 like you have? -Joe

Loco, Not familiar with the Other - But I got the surefire 400 just weeks ago...And it exceeded my expecations!...Light and laser, easy mounting, easy zeroing...2 of those small 123 bateries...Modes; Off, light only, laser only, both light and laser, and a momentary on version of all of the above...I got it on amazon (new) for a huge discount close to 400$. Beyond this, the craftmenship is very impressive...Surefire is top 'o-line...I have 2 of their hand-held tactical flashlights also.. I mount the 400 on my nightstand gun (PX4-45cal-bereatta), and the tactical flashlights are used to walk my beloved Cat Sandy in the wee hours in the AM :-). Any additional qs let me know. -Joe

Sgt, Nice!, What model is that? Is that the Drark Earth? What Level? Does it have the teck loc attachment? I just ordered - yesterday - the WRS Level 3 holster In dark earth for my Sig 1911 Traditional TacOps... I was very lucky to find it...I tried all the majors and no one except Blade Tech would build me a holster for the Sig 1911. -Joe