accurizing an 1911

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I have a Charles Daly 1911. it shoots ok. most of the problem is me, a small part of the problem is that the ammo has spend many months in an enviroment that experiences large temp. changes, night and day. How do I get it to shoot better?
other than me getting more skill. I'm working on that part

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Chink, instant results :
Drop in Match Grade barrel/bushing & trigger job.
For long lasting precision there are steps.
Slide to frame fit.
Fitted Match barrel to slide.
Barrel link height.
Correct headspacing.
Fitted barrel bushing.
Fitted hammer, sear & disconnector.
Full length recoil rod.
Good sights.
Arched, wedge or flat mainspring housing.
And of course QUALITY Ammo !
If you go to http://www.m1911.org & go to the Technical section, there are Do's & Don'ts by well known Pistol Smiths.

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Hi, Chink,

The problem is that even if you do most of the work yourself, you may well end up putting into that gun far more than it is worth, and it will still be a Charles Daly. I suggest trading that gun in on an off-the-shelf target pistol, like the Colt Gold Cup, Kimber Gold Match, or something similar.

Before that, though, do two things. Work on reducing the "me" part with practice. If you are starting with the .45, try to buy or borrow a .22 and practice until you feel up to the .45. Then take HS's advice and buy some good quality match ammo. You might be surprised.

Jim
 
Chink, another thing is that even a really accurate gun will shoot badly given the temperature fluctuations you describe !
Store your ammo with Silicon Dessicant packets & try to confine your "target" shooting to "good" days for the best groups.
Start at 7yards & work your way back to 25.
Practice makes perfect ! ;)

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Chink,

If you haven't done so already, shoot the gun off of sandbags, with a variety of ammo, so see what the gun is truly capable of.

In our local IPSC club, I've had any number of new shooters come to me with similar questions. Many times, the gun is perfectly capable of shooting tight groups, while other times, the gun needs definate work.

Also, having someone else (an experienced shooter) shoot the gun may show whether it is shooter error, or if the gun needs work.
 
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