1911

I took my Springfield Mil Spec 1911-A1 to the range today to get some practice in, and to pick up some lead ammo.  I have my first *Wild Bunch* match at Guthsville on Aug 31, and I need to get some practice in.  I’ve been starting out with 45’s that are loaded to around 180grain, much to my disapproval of my fellow shooters at the shooting clinic I sometimes go to on Tues nights.

I don’t have much luck actually hitting the target with full 230grain loads.  200grain is ok, but less is even better.  But this place I go to, had reloads for $8/box.  Some people say I’m crazy for shooting reloads, but so far, that’s all I can seem to get with regards to all lead ammo.  I’m shooting at steel plates, so this is what I need.  And I only go with recommended reloaders.

But today, I noticed quite a bit of *stovepiping*.  I not sure if it’s the lack of proper recoil, due to the light loads, my magazines, or what.  But at least it was good practice to try and remove the stovepipe, as quickly, and safely as possible.

But since I put in a heavier recoil spring, I think it was all due to the light loads.

I put in the heavier spring, since I was advised that it would be helpful to control the recoild.  So I’m thinking, either I need to put the stock spring back in, or use heavier loads.

I just have to make a few calls to see what kinda of holster I need, not sure if I can use the modern one that came with the 1911, or what.  I might even be able to use my back pockets.

Should be a fun shoot.  It’ll be the first time for me shooting a 1897 pump shotgun.