COTEP.org

COTEP.org (https://www.cotep.org/forum/index.php)
-   Dan Wesson (https://www.cotep.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13)
-   -   Specialist Range Report (https://www.cotep.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6372)

paul44 09-23-2013 01:13 PM

Specialist Range Report
 
2 Attachment(s)
I finally got a little time to hit the range and shoot her. 50 rounds that is. Like I said-not a lot of time lol. And I really hated that as I wanted more time for our first time together. At any rate, what can I say? She was a smashing success! Just an absolute beautiful pistol that functioned flawlessly and drove tacs. cant ask for much more imo. I did have to get a little used to the DW straight 8 sights. I like them too. At any rate heres a couple target pics. The first pic is the very first 8 rounds I put through her. You can tell I was trying to get the feel of the sights. The second pic is the next 8 round mag I put through her. Both were shot at 21 feet.

paul44 09-23-2013 01:17 PM

While perusing in the shop itself I noticed they had an Ed Brown Classic Custom to the tune of $4,750.00 It was a beauty to say the least. But fellas, if im going to be honest I have to say that I liked my Specialist better. Both in the hand feel and looks. Call me crazy but, it is what it is. For me anyways :)
And that's not to say I wont have an Ed Brown. I love the Kobra Carry they have and someday plan on having one. But, as for now DW rules the day. I cant get over what a nice pistol this is. Especially so for the money. Just incredible really.

paul44 09-23-2013 01:32 PM

5 Attachment(s)
Heres some pics of her.....

Riverpigusmc 09-23-2013 01:38 PM

Nice groups

paul44 09-23-2013 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc (Post 60048)
Nice groups

Thx man. She's a real witch.

Id LOVE to have the Titan.....

ronpaul50 09-23-2013 04:29 PM

Nice shooting Paul. Enjoy.

paul44 09-23-2013 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronpaul50 (Post 60054)
Nice shooting Paul. Enjoy.

Thank you sir. I am enjoying the heck out of it.

paul44 09-23-2013 05:34 PM

This being such a nice gun I was worried about field stripping her. Just knew I

would make an idiot scratch. The first time was a little tough but, thereafter its

been a piece of cake. I like being confident in what im doing and, Im really enjoying

being in the 1911 world. A lot of history and a lot of good stuff to learn.

dw1911 09-23-2013 08:50 PM

VERY Nice! 1911's are very addictive! No known cure either :D

skosh69 09-24-2013 01:09 AM

I got to shoot a friends Specialist before he sold it, a fine shooting pistol it was!

paul44 09-24-2013 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronpaul50 (Post 60054)
Nice shooting Paul. Enjoy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw1911 (Post 60070)
VERY Nice! 1911's are very addictive! No known cure either :D

I know right? Im already lookin for a VBob......

So much fun to shoot.

Caleb 09-24-2013 05:10 PM

Nice groups! Beautiful pistol!

BTW: Were those strings shot supported or unsupported?

paul44 09-24-2013 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 60116)
Nice groups! Beautiful pistol!

BTW: Were those strings shot supported or unsupported?

Thank you! They were unsupported using the Weaver stance/hołd.
Im gonna start using the isosceles too though.
I reckon my natural hołd would be Weaver.

Caleb 09-24-2013 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul44 (Post 60120)
Thank you! They were unsupported using the Weaver stance/hołd.
Im gonna start using the isosceles too though.
I reckon my natural hołd would be Weaver.

That's some great shooting Paul! I bounce back and forth between the two stances, I have even used a modified weaver stance. I have yet to figure out which one I shoot better with (range wise).

paul44 09-24-2013 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 60121)
That's some great shooting Paul! I bounce back and forth between the two stances, I have even used a modified weaver stance. I have yet to figure out which one I shoot better with (range wise).

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. But, I know what you mean.
Ive really just gotten into shooting myself. Ive shot before yes but, only to qualify and hatdly ever just to burn up ammo. Im trying myself to figurę which is better.
I also saw a chart once that had some good pointers on it.
It was a circle with different diagrams. I reckon the main thing for me will be to practice.
And practice some more lol. It sure is fun though.

Caleb 09-24-2013 07:14 PM

Start shooting some steel targets, now thats some fun!

paul44 09-24-2013 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 60130)
Start shooting some steel targets, now thats some fun!

I would really love to.

Caleb 09-24-2013 09:00 PM

Is there an outdoor range near you with a plate rack or steel targets set up? If you live out in the sticks and shoot in your back yard, its easy to set a rack up.

paul44 09-25-2013 01:43 PM

5 Attachment(s)
Some pics of the pistola itself....

paul44 09-25-2013 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 60136)
Is there an outdoor range near you with a plate rack or steel targets set up? If you live out in the sticks and shoot in your back yard, its easy to set a rack up.

No. At least none that I know of. However, I do have some land away from where I live that I could set something up. And I will.

paul44 09-25-2013 10:59 PM

lol.....I double posted the pics......thought Id only posted the target pics.....oh well

can never have enough DW pics nanner

Caleb 09-25-2013 11:03 PM

Looks just as good the second time around.

paul44 09-25-2013 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 60214)
Looks just as good the second time around.

Thx man.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:42 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.