Jasonub Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hi guys, Im in the process of building a 9 mm open pistol. what does a flat shooing open pistol mean? does this mean that the dot does not move much when a shot is fired? or does this mean that the dot does not leave the scope lens in recoil? how high should the dot lift? thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It's all subjective. No gun shoots entirely flat but it generally means that the amount of muzzle flip is low. But truth be told the correct grip/stance affects the amount of muzzle flip far more than most gun designs. As to the amount of movement of the dot, it depends on the type of scope. The higher the scope sits on the gun the more the perceived movement of the dot within the lens. What is more important is that the movement of the dot should be consistent. It is better to have a dot that moves a lot but straight up and down, than a dot that moves a little but performs a kind of spiral twisty type motion that makes it hard to track. To reduce the muzzle-flip, work on the grip and stance, find out what works for you. Everyone has a different stance and grip as it is dependent on your body shape and strenghts. Lightening the slide will reduce the reciprocating mass (the back and forwards motion) that contributes a lot to muzzle flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 On a 38 super w/ lite bullet & slow powder set up right the dot should not move higher than the neck area w/ a center hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 And if you are shooting a 9x25 (mine) the dot makes a small circle in the A-zone back to the same spot... (But it is punishing to shoot regularly...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 holding dead on the "A" in the A zone a 170 power factor super comp in my gun rises to the charlie/bravo perf on the target. I think when im actually shooting my fastest it doesnt rise that much though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonub Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 does this mean the dot does not leave the scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 What distances are you guys talking here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Dot never leaves the scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonub Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 Dot never leaves the scope. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks Benny, thats the answer i wanted to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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