1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[24valve]

Did we have a seperate pistol drill thread going or was that a phase of this thread that petered out?

Seems like it's time to get all these new pistols doing drills and take a break from all this accessorizing.

If you post up a new thread about pistol drills, I'd be happy to contribute. It'd be valuable and useful for a lot of people, myself included.

This one?

Thread 'Handgun skill, practice, drills, and evaluations posts'

Apr 24, 2025

Inspired by discussion in the “Most reliable and Shootable pistols” thread, let’s discuss some basic pistol drills here.

A majority of handgun training material is focused on police or military use. So there is more emphasis on transitioning to other weapons, reloads, and other things that likely don’t apply to the average hunter. Making the assumption that most of us as hunters carry one handgun, with one magazine, and the other weapons on us may not be suitable for defense (bow, muzzleloader, etc.). So, I asked Form about a bear defense training or assessment drill.

Form’...

• Dave0317
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[Nine Banger]

This one?

Thread 'Handgun skill, practice, drills, and evaluations posts'

Apr 24, 2025

Inspired by discussion in the “Most reliable and Shootable pistols” thread, let’s discuss some basic pistol drills here.

A majority of handgun training material is focused on police or military use. So there is more emphasis on transitioning to other weapons, reloads, and other things that likely don’t apply to the average hunter. Making the assumption that most of us as hunters carry one handgun, with one magazine, and the other weapons on us may not be suitable for defense (bow, muzzleloader, etc.). So, I asked Form about a bear defense training or assessment drill.

Form’...

• Dave0317
• Replies: 40
• Forum: Firearms

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I was thinking this one, but can't find the post that has the description and the target:

Pistol Challenge:

25-yards, 10 rounds, 4 minutes.

15-yards, 5 rounds, 15 seconds. Do this twice.

15-yards, 5 rounds, 10 seconds. Do this twice.

Total possible score, 300 pts

 

[24valve]

I was thinking this one, but can't find the post that has the description and the target:

Pistol Challenge:

25-yards, 10 rounds, 4 minutes.

15-yards, 5 rounds, 15 seconds. Do this twice.

15-yards, 5 rounds, 10 seconds. Do this twice.

Total possible score, 300 pts

Form has referenced the FBI Instructor Qualification/Bullseye Drill in a handful of threads, but I think most of them have been in general discussions about handguns, not a specific drill thread.

It's a good one to include, and I've been humbled by it a few times. I'll throw it in that thread as a reference.

 

[fwafwow]

I did it. I blame you all. And @Billy Goat

 

[Billy Goat]

I did it. I blame you all. And @Billy Goat

Wives hate me...

 

[Dobermann]

I did it. I blame you all. And @Billy Goat

Pics or it didn't happen.

Except ... we don't need pics of the fishnet baselayers too. We'll believe you on that one.

 

[Dobermann]

Wives hate me...

Why - how many do you have??

 

[RockAndSage]

I did it. I blame you all. And @Billy Goat

Right on. The only questions you'll have is why you didn't do it sooner, and where you can get 9mm by the case for $200.

 

[Billy Goat]

Why - how many do you have??

I have one.

Have a few friends tho, believe it or not.

Their wives don't like me. Apparently I'm an influencer, not to toot my own horn or nothing.
Pretty good one too.

 

[Formidilosus]

Following on from @RockAndSage, I think 1911 Syndicate had a video where he had a pistol with 20 LPI and it cut his hands up a bit ...

Pansies.


The best checkering was Springfield’s Custom Shop 20lpi checkering. The Professionals are what baby 1911’s wan’t to grow up to be.

 

[id_jon]

Pansies.


The best checkering was Springfield’s Custom Shop 20lpi checkering. The Professionals are what baby 1911’s wan’t to grow up to be.

If that's what's on my TRP, then yeah that checkering is no joke!

 

[fwafwow]

Pics or it didn't happen.

Except ... we don't need pics of the fishnet baselayers too. We'll believe you on that one.

When in hand, will do. Now to red dot and holsters.

I’m good on ammo. For now….

 

[colby12]

When in hand, will do. Now to red dot and holsters.

I’m good on ammo. For now….

Which one did you end up getting?

 

[fwafwow]

Which one did you end up getting?

C full with flat trigger

i was watching two used on GB but went with new

 

[Gstew1930]

Whats the trick to getting the main spring housing pin out? Ive watched ever damn video & it basically falls out. Mine will not move

 

[id_jon]

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Whats the trick to getting the main spring housing pin out? Ive watched ever damn video & it basically falls out. Mine will not move

Push up on the mainspring housing while you knock it out.

 

[Eleven]

Whats the trick to getting the main spring housing pin out?

A punch and a hammer. Give it a tap, it will unseat from the retaining pin in the mainspring housing and then will move pretty easily.

 

[Gstew1930]

A punch and a hammer. Give it a tap, it will unseat from the retaining pin in the mainspring housing and then will move pretty easily.

Im well past tapping lol

 

[Gstew1930]

I have the leaf spring & mainspring housing left in the gun. Thats it. WTF . This thing will not move

 

[43.6N]

I have the leaf spring & mainspring housing left in the gun. Thats it. WTF . This thing will not move

Youre using a punch block right? Not just tapping against your table? (I know, dumb question but gotta ask)

Punch isn’t too big for the pin?
Tapping from the dimple side?
What does the other side of the pin look like?
Have you tried putting compression on the MSH while tapping? Or tapping on the heel of the msh with your mallet before driving the pin out?