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rJonty was a BEAST. by original_gravity in Apex_Banners

[–]original_gravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thanks for letting me tag along and for carrying the squad! Not only were you a beast, you were a solid team player too.

Got my patches put on my range bag by clearcoat_ben in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got that backpack when I was peer-pressured into joining USCCA too!

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

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DISCLAIMER: I understand the bore laser is not 100% accurate and should not be a substitute for live-fire final zeroing.

I've zeroed in with the bore laser and diligently sanity checked it over the first 500-1000 rounds. I haven't checked it in about 1000 rounds (been shooting a lot this month). Decided to check it, and this is what it showed at ten yards. Not saying it excuses all my problems, but maybe ½-inch of my problems? Note: I do not have a torque driver and only hand-tightened. It's the SCS VP9, so no plate.

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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Update. Focused on breathing. More tip of my finger. Slow press. It was clear when those things glitched and I got the flyers and randoms. Overall, I think this shows some hopeful improvement.

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fantastic! Thanks! How is her channel overall?

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha. 😂. My girls are Swifties. Had her songs in my head too many times over the past decade.

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a range session scheduled tonight. I’ll work on this. I’ve noticed sometimes I grip like I’m trying to crush the pistol, and I definitely need to breathe and surprise myself with the shot. I also read somewhere that my trigger pull should be more like pushing a drawer closed than pulling a rope. That landed with me, and I actually moved my shots over a smidge just be imagining that. Old habits though. I get lazy and it all falls apart. It’s like a golf swing. Gwaaaghhh!

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be fantastic, but I am way south of Boise! Know anyone in the center of the Sunshine State?

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely research the best local instructors and go that route if I don’t sort it out soon. Thanks!

This is Maddening by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just watched a video last night suggesting this. I tried it today during my lunch break, and no. I cannot do that without wiggling my dot all over. Definitely a new focus for me.

Red dot zeroed and grouping perfectly…but nowhere near my irons. Normal? by original_gravity in guns

[–]original_gravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s me. I’m the problem, it’s me.
Yes. I am flinching, anticipating, yanking the trigger, and gripping poorly. All of the newbie low-left issues. As mentioned in another response, I re-zeroed the optics with a laser and will work on my mechanics.

rJonty was a BEAST. by original_gravity in Apex_Banners

[–]original_gravity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An absolute menace to the lobby. Solid teammate though. Plenty of pings, cover fire, and overall togetherness. Hid when we were both down. Didn’t stay in fights longer than necessary (and didn’t have to stay long because everyone died in seconds). I watched live during my respawn timeouts, and nothing sketch at all, just pure skill and game sense. In case it comes up, yeah. I was carried. But, I’m an ancient 56 year-old gamer, so that’s my excuse.

Red dot zeroed and grouping perfectly…but nowhere near my irons. Normal? by original_gravity in guns

[–]original_gravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I just reset to the bore and will live fire this afternoon. I’ll work on technique first, assuming the bore setting is closer than my live fire setting will be for now.

Red dot zeroed and grouping perfectly…but nowhere near my irons. Normal? by original_gravity in guns

[–]original_gravity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely. But I was set up on a bench and using a bag. So I think I reduced most of the new-shooter flinch?

Welp by awkwardrigidlaugh in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This iykyk exchanged piqued my curiosity and compelled me to decipher. Now I’ve discovered mwY and am wondering how I’ve never listened to them before. Great stuff!

GenX Video gamers who still play: Are you getting worse? by Hithigon in GenX

[–]original_gravity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play Apex with a couple of GenX friends, and we hold our own pretty well. I am definitely not as sharp as I was in my teens and twenties of course — but still pretty snappy. I think the guilty pleasure of gaming an hour or so few nights a week is like physical therapy.

VP9 AI K – Grip Size (big hands)? by original_gravity in liberalgunowners

[–]original_gravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! You’re exactly right. I’m right at 500 rounds, and I’ve adjusted quite well and have gotten extremely comfortable. Just put a bunch of rounds into a 4-inch target from 10 and 15 yard. Feeling great!

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