Shooting the Springfield Loaded - Need Advice - 1911 Video

[Amsdorf]

I put my Springfield 1911 through its paces at the gun club Friday and I was pretty disappointed with how I did. I suspect it was a combination of factors: I had spent a good chunk before firing it, shooting my Glock 30. I have not had a good work out with my SA 1911 in a month or so.

But, I have to say, for whatever reason and I'm still not sure why, though I suspect it has mostly to do with sight picture differences, I consistently shoot my Ruger SR1911 more accurately.

Anyway, here's a video of the session, as always, I welcome your critiques and constructive criticism. I think I'm still getting too much finger on the trigger.

 

[Purple]

For myself, each of my firearms is different in form fit and function - even a standard platform like the 1911. It takes me a awhile to get in concert with the gun and some days after shooting a different weapon, I can't shoot another one decently. I say, take it to the range again and shoot it first and see if there is any improvement that you are satisfied with.

 

[Amsdorf]

That's good advice, precisely what I was thinking I'd do with it next time. The Glock trigger is a far different experience than a light 1911 trigger, etc.

 

[Bozz]

I watched your video, and am gonna make a few suggestions:

1. You need to BELIEVE you can shoot this gun well, otherwise your shooting will be on par with your thinking
2. Your grip... re-gripping between shots is changing the gun/site relationship to the target. Get a good grip and do your best to hold it throughout the magazine. You are constantly re-gripping, meaning you don't have a good grip to begin with. Get your weak hand thumb off the slide.
3. Slow down... you are going for accuracy right now, not speed. Speed will come. Remember, you cannot MISS fast enough.
4. Practice... practice, practice. It is much different than the Glock, so it will take some time to build that muscle memory. Every shot breaking should be a surprise if you are squeezing the trigger properly.

Good luck... hope to hear reports you get better after some more rounds down range.

 

[Amsdorf]

Thank you, Bozz. Appreciate it. Can I ask why the weak hand thumb on the slide is bad? I think I know, but not sure. I've got to practice getting the thumb down on the frame.

 

[Bozz]

Good question. You can slow the slide, causing malfunctions is the biggest reason... the other is that you could end up getting a good cut one of these days. It feels a little unnatural, but pointing both thumbs towards your target helps to get your grip properly aligned.

I recommend you check youtube for videos of some of the greats like Dave Sivigney, Rob Leatham, and others shooting 1911's and mimick their grip if you can. They are the best, I always like to learn from them.

Hope this helps! Feel free to PM me any questions you might have as well, always happy to help.