I see this one accuracy-robbing mistake so frequently at the range I figured it's time to address the topic. There is one cause of missing "easy shots" that seems to stand above all the others. Hint: It's a combination of simple physics and "freaking out." Watch the quick video below to see what on earth I'm talking about!
If you don't know what you're doing with gunsmithing, just call a pro. Ask me how I know. You can also ask me how I know that old Walther PPK/s pistols wouldn't feed modern defensive ammunition worth a damn. A few basic moves by a knowledgeable gunsmith will take care of all that, but the job is a lot more expensive when you royally butch up the gun trying to fix it yourself first. Ask me how I know that, also...
Why We Miss Easy Shots... Explained
We've all done it. We line up the sights, prepare, press the trigger and ... BIG MISS! How did that happen? We explore the combination of physics and "freaking out" that is almost always the cause of those misses.
OK, so the destruction was of my own doing and it certainly wasn't intention. It was more a result of equal parts of hubris and ignorance.
"This gun doesn't feed any more modern ammo and I'm tired of spending a fortune on testing for carry ammo that reliably works. I can fix it myself. After all I have a Dremel tool..."
Reading the incoming mail has taught me a few things. All y’all know lotsa stuff about lotsa things. Our vast community of common sense wisdom reminds me of a couple of quips from the not-too-distant past.
Corporate America consultant and overall business guru Tom Peters (one of my favorite reads/listens back in the day when I was a slave to the corporate machine) used to quip about how the average Vermont farmer could effortlessly outmaneuver the Ivy League elites clogging up corporate boardrooms.
The world is, and has always been, a dangerous place. If you don't learn how to live a "switched-on" lifestyle, you'll become a prime target. Here's how to become far less desirable—in a good way.
The Practical Guide to Concealed Carry will propel you into the “planning and preparation” lifestyle. Good planning leads to success, and the best way to start your planning journey is to embrace reality ruthlessly. We’ll discuss strategies for living a more “switched-on” and observant lifestyle in detail, along with the right responses to many of today’s potentially defensive encounter scenarios.
American Handgunner columnist Lindsey Bertomen joins Editor Tom McHale to discuss new handloading gear for 2025.
Lindsey shares the details on a new Hornady electric case trimmer that promises to significantly speed up precision case trimming. He also discusses Frankford Arsenal and accessory press enhancements from Braggin Rights Precision Reloading.
