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Thanks XRe, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I have an XD9. I guess the slide is relatively heavy, as well as the stock recoil spring... maybe 18 or 20 pounds? It feels like the gun is always kicking my ass. I started to wonder when I noticed videos of people shooting and their guns were hardly moving. Then they would rack their slide shotgun style, palm up from underneath with two fingers, so I started wondering...

If you were to change only one variable, using a lighter recoil spring, would that make the gun feel softer? I wonder about the kinetics of recoil. Does the longer stop of a heavy recoil feel more like a push, whereas the abrupt stop using a lighter recoil spring feel more like like a hit?

Sorry if I missed in the gun spring faqs... anyone noticed any difference between light and heavy recoil springs and the way the gun feels during recoil? In particular, I'm wondering if a lighter spring results in less perceived kick during recoil (perhaps due to the transfer of energy when the slide is more centered above the above your hands or more of a gradual transfer of energy versus more energy during the impact of the slide and frame)

I guess this is pretty common in China http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eSHrq2ALXM

I've got a bad back so I try to avoid the forward head posture as much as I can though out the day. But what I've noticed is that forward head postures are pretty common while shooting, including top shooters. It makes sense in that it lowers your eyes so that you don't have to raise the gun as high, and it brings your weight a bit forward. Random google search pictures for "IPSC pistol shooting" http://picasaweb.google.com/shahar.yanasov...661955493710226 The forward head posture seems like the way to shoot, but it's probably worthwhile to ensure that you're not retaining this posture during the rest of the day. A chronic forward head posture can reek all sorts of havoc on your neck and spine over time. Any opinions about posture, shooting, and general spinal health? A PDF about shooting and posture: http://www.issfnews.com/media/issfnewsmag/...CoachPistol.pdf

That Caspian looks nice.....wanna trade ? For your WE High Capa 5.1 M Dragon... I don't think so!

Well I got my airsoft from airsplat, but they sent me a Caspian. Overall it looks very similar, other than the Caspian labeling. Supposedly it weighs 0.5 lbs less that the Hi Capa. I don't know if the tight trigger pull is the same, but it's very light. Maybe a 1 lbs or so... Just a heads up to anyone else looking to buy from airsplat, you might want to call and check that they have to model your looking for since they've substituted models for at least two people on this thread..

I couldn't find a readily apparent answer searching... does the mag well function simply as a funnel to guide the magazine into the gun when reloading?

Looks like you might get 120 rounds per 12 g CO2 cartridge. With the increased cost of the magazine, I'm not real sure what the benefit is, other than being less smelly than propane. But if the green gas is less stinky than propane (I thought it was propane), then I'll go with that. Maybe they don't add the indicator smell to the green gas product. http://co2airsoft.com/products.html How they’re made...

I'm wondering if I should try the CO2 powered mag in the event that green gas is too stinky for indoor use. Anyone know how many rounds you can get with a CO2 cartridge, and if they can be refilled (or at least recycled)? WE Hi Capa 5.1 CO2 Airsoft Magazine 2 Gram CO2 Cartridge Airsoft CO2

Good info here. I've been looking into getting an airsoft for quite a while now. I've had no luck getting a Western Arms SV Infinity Expert so I think I'll get one of those WE Hi Capa 5.1 gas blowbacks. But the question is, which one? Todd said he got the K model. Which one did Rocket? I see at least five versions of the hi capa 5.1: WE Hi Capa 5.1 WE Hi Capa 5.1 K WE High Capa 5.1 M Dragon WE Hi Capa 5.1 Ver 4 WE High Capa 5.1 Ver 5 And as someone else mentioned, I think Brian should consider getting in on airsoft sales. At least if he wouldn't mind carrying extra items in his store...

I think these should work... they were fairly easy to make anyways. Sorry, they should take up a full 7x11 sheet of paper. Here's the powerpoint file that they can be printed from if anyone wants to try them. Targets.ppt

Thanks, but I had already checked there. http://www.targetz.com/targets08.htm Six dot targets were the best I could find. Well, I guess it should be easy enough to make some in powerpoint.

I've been using the 1/2" and 1/4" ringed targets from http://www.glockfaq.com/targets.htm I want to find some simple solid black dot targets. Know where I can find some?

Because I have very limited range time I'm trying to work out a routine... exercises that are good for improving technique and can also be quantitative for measuring improvements. I think I'll put shooting from a support position at the beginning of my routine.

I can't comment on the cleat's role in the problem, but problem sounds like achilles tendonitis. Negatives (heavy load eccentric calf exercises) are reported to work well for treating the tendonitis, and from my own experience I have confirmed this. You can google it for more detailed info...

I read in Brian's book that shooting from a rest is useful for improving accuracy... I'd like to understand how this is useful for improving accuracy. My only guess is that it eliminates variables, like movement in all parts of the body other than the trigger finger (and possibly wrist as well) which allows a shooter to focus more on sight picture and trigger control. Any insight on this?

Thanks thejoe, I think that more accurately describes what my problem was. Like you said, rest, ice, and stretching seemed to clear it right up. I had the pain for about a month... all gone now.

Went back and got this one too. http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.com/big...6pagenumber%3d3 This one seems to be more accurate. I'm not quite sure, but I think I'm more accurate with airsoft than my 9mm. I wonder if it's the light trigger pull of the airsoft or the recoil my 9mm that affects accuracy... anyone know?

Shoots pretty accurately at ~30 feet (haven't shot it further yet). Very light though, and jams about 10% of the time... you have to shake it and rack it when it pulls up two bbs instead of just one. Pretty fun so far! I got a similar S&W: http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.com/big...6pagenumber%3d3 Cheaper one... http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.com/big...6pagenumber%3d3

Ok, this helps a little... http://www.isishootists.com/steelchallenge/2004/results.htm

Oh, I don't know the scoring. I figured 1st to 12th was a big drop. So he is relatively good with both an unlimited and stock gun? Relative being in comparison to the best in the world.

It's pretty interesting that that training with airoft was so practical for them. It certainly lends credibility to the training, to say the least. Although it is interesting to note that his ranking dropped way down with a stock gun. Maybe the unlimited gun could closely resemble the performance of his airsoft pistol... as opposed to a stock gun? "That’s Tatsuya Sakai. Since he can’t have a handgun, Tatsuya spent the year training at home in Japan with an air pistol. He came over to California about a month before the match, and put in some time practicing with a real gun on the Steel Challenge ranges to good effect -- he ended up beating K.C.’s time this year by .59 seconds to become the new World Speed Shooting Champion.... He shot the match twice, as many of the competitors did, testing themselves through the stages with two different guns. Tatsuya won the over-all Championship with what’s called an “Open” gun (fancy sights, ports, however you want to trick the gun up) and also came in twelfth with a “Limited” gun, so I think it’s safe to say that his fast shooting wasn’t pure luck!" http://hometown.aol.com/reddog276/BP-January-05.html Anyone have anymore info on these shooters? Tatsuya Saka K.C. Eusebio

But I don't play tennis. But yes, this seems to describe it... http://www.tennis-elbow.net/tenniselbow.htm

I've practiced for at least an hour everyday since. Taking time off is the most difficult part... I suppose I'll have to schedule a rest period of a couple days and not touch my gun til then. Otherwise I can't help but to practice.