goodoleboy
07-15-11, 21:49
Well, as I mentioned earlier, I finally took the Glock plunge and purchased a Glock 22 RTF last week. Things have been pretty hectic around the house, so much so that I only got to the range with it this afternoon. Since I purchased it, I have practiced presentation drills to try and unlearn (somewhat unsuccessfully) 12 years of 1911 muscle memory so that when I drive the weapon on target, the ejection port won't be in the middle of my rear sight.
Despite all my 1911 hang-ups, I was utterly amazed at how accurate I could shoot my new pistol, first time out. Right out of the box, I was shooting about a 3" group at 15 yards, and my point of aim and point of impact were dead on. I think my first shot was in the 9 ring of a 3" shoot-n-c target.
I invited my father along (a hardcore 1911 man, who until today regarded Glocks as "cheap plastic junk") and by the time we left, he decided he would buy one just like it the next time he saw one at the gun shop.
Ultimately, I am amazed at the accuracy this pistol had out of the box, although I had to consciously keep my muzzle down on presentation and my shot-to-shot times were noticably slower. I didn't even bother with multiple targets this time out, since I am still trying to familiarize myself with a new platform. All things said, I couldn't be more pleased with my new pistol. I am confident that with more practice I can undo my 1911 muscle memory and become more instinctual with the Glock, thus improving my presentation and shot-to-shot times. I welcome any advice on how to undo previous muscle memory that you would be willing to offer.
Despite all my 1911 hang-ups, I was utterly amazed at how accurate I could shoot my new pistol, first time out. Right out of the box, I was shooting about a 3" group at 15 yards, and my point of aim and point of impact were dead on. I think my first shot was in the 9 ring of a 3" shoot-n-c target.
I invited my father along (a hardcore 1911 man, who until today regarded Glocks as "cheap plastic junk") and by the time we left, he decided he would buy one just like it the next time he saw one at the gun shop.
Ultimately, I am amazed at the accuracy this pistol had out of the box, although I had to consciously keep my muzzle down on presentation and my shot-to-shot times were noticably slower. I didn't even bother with multiple targets this time out, since I am still trying to familiarize myself with a new platform. All things said, I couldn't be more pleased with my new pistol. I am confident that with more practice I can undo my 1911 muscle memory and become more instinctual with the Glock, thus improving my presentation and shot-to-shot times. I welcome any advice on how to undo previous muscle memory that you would be willing to offer.