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    Clear up some questions about building

    in Rifle - Technical

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    Hey, even I built one this summer and I can't build anything. I did a lot of research, asked questions of friends who build and shoot and jumped in. I bought a book I didn't like and a dvd that really helped from Brownells. I also purchased the AR assembly kit from Brownells and borrowed a torque wrench from Auto Zone. If you have the pivot pin on the lower assembled, you can build it. The hardest part for me was the trigger.

    Have fun and good luck,

    George

    NEW shooter

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    IDPA, USPSA, IPSC, MULTI-GUN, etc. are all games. Competition. You can tell they are competitive games because they keep score. I really enjoy them and have for several years now, but they are not self defense training, etc. You will learn to shoot safely, to shoot under pressure, and have a great time.

    There are a ton of people who teach self defense training, proper technique, and how to do better at these games. I think you will have a lot of fun as long as you take them for what they are. AND, take your equipment with you when you go to watch.

    my $.02,

    George

    Carry Gun Type

    in Mental Conditioning

    Posted

    I don't know. I carried a 1911 for years and then started shooting some IDPA and purchased a Springfield XD 9mm to compete with. Nice gun... After quite some time I went to the range to practice with my carry gun ( 1911 ) I found myself not using the thumb safety when I drew the gun. I sold the XD the next week and bought a 9mm 1911 style.

    I am not sure it is muscle memory. I think it is habit. You will revert back to what you have practiced with. Carrying in the same place on your body is also important for the same reason. If it hits the fan you are going to reach for what you have practiced.

    thanks,

    George

    Marvel 22 ammo problems

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I have one I have had for a couple of years. I have tried several brands of ammo and the Remington Thunderbolt ammo works best so far. I live out in the country so a variety of ammo is hard to come by. I have one metal mag ( came with conversion kit ) and one plastic one and the metal is far better. I bought the plastic one later than the kit and I called when it arrived and was not metal. The lady said all I could get was plastic.

    I can't get decent accuracy out of mine which could be ammo. With that and the failure to feed it is only good for some plinking. I had hoped to use it for steel matches but thats out of the question.

    thanks,

    George

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