1911 in .40?

WillR · Oct 16, 2012

Do yourself a favor and take TDSA's AP1. You won't regret it.

ChrisC · Oct 17, 2012

funny, I responded to this and didn't realize it was one of my locals who posted it... I took AP1 and AP2 with TDSA and it seems expensive but man I learned a lot. I also have trained with KSA in Ft. Smith. I can't get stress enough how important proper training is. Look at some of the people you shoot with down at McAlester. Roger has been shooting for 30 years and knows a thing or two when it comes to shooting. Othello has been to lots of organized training at Gunsite, RangeMaster, and TDSA. you have resources available to you.... all you have to do is ask

White Kid · Oct 17, 2012

Matt Rigsby said:
STI Trojan is comparable in price with similarly equipped Springfields.

I didn't know that! Everytime I see a STI it's like over $1000, I'll have too check that out!

White Kid · Oct 17, 2012

ChrisC said:
funny, I responded to this and didn't realize it was one of my locals who posted it... I took AP1 and AP2 with TDSA and it seems expensive but man I learned a lot. I also have trained with KSA in Ft. Smith. I can't get stress enough how important proper training is. Look at some of the people you shoot with down at McAlester. Roger has been shooting for 30 years and knows a thing or two when it comes to shooting. Othello has been to lots of organized training at Gunsite, RangeMaster, and TDSA. you have resources available to you.... all you have to do is ask

Right, I've asked my dad about going too some classes and he said he might be able too like next summer or so.

WillR said:
Do yourself a favor and take TDSA's AP1. You won't regret it.

Will try!

White Kid · Oct 17, 2012

B.S. DuBois said:
No offense but what is not worth it about TDSA? Are you a GM shooter? A class? C class? Everyone can learn something from proper instruction and TDSA is some of the best around.

I have not been classified yet, so I have now idea what class I'd fall under. I'll try and do TDSA next summer and along with some other classes. Does USSA have any classes?

bsdubois00 · Oct 17, 2012

Unfortunately. Finding a .40 1911 will cost you over 1,000 more than likely

ryanncass · Oct 17, 2012

Alexander Pharr said:
I have not been classified yet, so I have now idea what class I'd fall under. I'll try and do TDSA next summer and along with some other classes. Does USSA have any classes?

Yes USSA does classes. http://www.usshootingacademy.com/training_calendar.aspx

benjamin-benjamin · Oct 17, 2012

Ryan Alexander said:
Yes USSA does classes. http://www.usshootin...g_calendar.aspx

I took mike seeklanders class and immediately saw huge improvement... it was also ALL COMPETITION BASED TRAINING, so i loved it, it was great to take a class and not spend a bunch of time/training on self defense.... they limit the class so everyone gets individual focus, it was great... i cannot recommend it enough....

Jefpainthorse · Oct 17, 2012

Alexander Pharr said:
Right, I just keep thinking that using the "HOT" method would slow down my time in a match, so it won't, right? I just have been taught to use the slide release on most guns that have a slide release, unlike a Walther PPK/S.

Actually---HOT could speed you up. Not shifting the grip so you can hit the slide lock--then re building the strong hand grip is what eats up time.

The key ot efficiency is not "speed"- but doing things in a manner that reduces movement that is not necessary. You get faster if you learn the move and practice in a consistent manner.

Fast or slow... handle your firearm the same (right) way everytime you pick it up... and always have an agenda when you pick up your firearm.

White Kid · Oct 18, 2012

B.S. DuBois said:
Unfortunately. Finding a .40 1911 will cost you over 1,000 more than likely

Yup yup! I'm just gonna have to practice with a plain 1911 in .45ACP I guess.

White Kid · Oct 18, 2012

Jeff said:
Actually---HOT could speed you up. Not shifting the grip so you can hit the slide lock--then re building the strong hand grip is what eats up time.

The key ot efficiency is not "speed"- but doing things in a manner that reduces movement that is not necessary. You get faster if you learn the move and practice in a consistent manner.

Fast or slow... handle your firearm the same (right) way everytime you pick it up... and always have an agenda when you pick up your firearm.

Right, I guess I'll just have to practice at "HOT". Thanks!