So.....
I have been shooting Bullseye for 5 years, went Distinguished last year with an M9 Ball Gun. I have been struggling to shoot a 1911 for NRA 45 this entire time. Dont get me wrong, my scores are decent but no where near my scores with an M9 Ball gun. I have had multiple coaches and tried many a techniques and for some reason, me and 1911's just don't get along. Last year during practice at Inter-Service I pulled out my M&P45 which is stock except for an APEX Sear and Ultimate Striker Block and shot the below in a Timed fire. This is a very similar group to what I am getting with my M9 Ball Gun.
It would appear I just shoot fatter gripped guns better. I DO NOT have large hands. I think it boils down to experience and muscle memory for me. I cut my teeth on an M9 years ago and double stack guns just allow me to maintain a better mental focus and game during a match. Trust me, I have a decent mental game (still needs some work) and I have tried fatter grips on the 1911 and a whole lot of other things, I believe this is just where I am.
Barring spending $2500 on a Pardini 45 which I cannot afford. I am thinking M&P 45 with APEX Flat trigger and Competition Enhancement kit and some type of Adjustable rear sight or possibly having the rear slide cut for an RMR of some kind as S&W does not offer a CORE in 45 yet that I am aware of.
I am trying to find a decent Adjustable rear site and am also interested in your opinions from those who have experienced the same or similar dilemma. I will most likely continue to shoot my m9 Ball gun for CMP and Centerfire unless this project pans out.
Your Thoughts? I mean........ Its not a Glock right?
Chuck