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The 1911 - Effective at 200 yards

 
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 399
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Sun Sep 30,    Post subject: The 1911 - Effective at 200 yards Reply with quote
I've heard talk of making 200 yard shots with 1911's which got me to thinking "How much energy can a 230 grain .45 round deliver at 200 yards when fired through a 5" barrel with a standard factory powder load?" Time to break out the pressure plate and go to the ranch.

Set up the test gear, got hits at 50 yards and started backing away while making trajectory shots about every ten yards.

Past 160 yards it seemed like I was just lobbing rounds and I doubted the 1911's effectiveness at 200 yards. At the 200 yard mark we fired up the pressure plate and were all BLOWN AWAY when the 230 grain projectiles repeatedly delivered 205-211 ft. lbs. of energy on the plate! We re-zeroed the test equipment and got the same results during the second round of testing!

Over 200 ft. lbs. of energy at 200 yards...

I've carried 1911's since 1972 and was not aware of the 1911's long distance power until performing this 200 yard test. There's the data folks and I now look at the 1911 as much more than a 0-50 yard weapon.

Last edited by Semper_Fi on Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:10 am; edited 1 time in total
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M.W.



Joined: 12 Jul 2007
Posts: 134
Location: inside the loop
PostPosted: Thu Oct 04,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very kewl stuff,Semper..glad you are on our side!
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DEMON



Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Posts: 186
Location: Houston,Texas
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Specrat, I was very impressed with your 200 yrd targets! Do you think when I grow up you can teach me? LOL Twisted Evil
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specrat



Joined: 29 Jun 2007
Posts: 201
Location: the shop
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01,    Post subject: 200 yard pistol shot .45... Reply with quote
Demon, there's plenty of sitting room on the roof of that bus... we just go out there and make it happen! Matter of fact, we need to go out there - my gun's feeling neglected
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the impactzone



Joined: 31 Jul 2007
Posts: 3
Location: Hempstead
PostPosted: Thu Nov 08,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Semper fi

get in touch wth me I have a slot held for you for my next 2-200 on the 17th which will incorperate a low light class

Phil 832-274-8549
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 399
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Fri Nov 09,    Post subject: 2 - 200 yard training Reply with quote
Thank you Phil and I look forward to the training.
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robert
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Joined: 29 Jun 2007
Posts: 50
Location: Houston
PostPosted: Mon Dec 03,    Post subject: Video of Me And Specrat on the bus at Phills Reply with quote
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=17383142

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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 399
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Tue Dec 04,    Post subject: The Beautiful Sound Of Metal Reply with quote
Nice footage; turn up the volume and hear the 200 yard ping...Classic!

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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 399
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Sat Oct 11,    Post subject: 2 to 200 yard pistol training Reply with quote
Hoff, Phil:

When is your next 2 to 200 yard pistol training session?
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