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  • #16
    760knox
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 1394

    Pratice...just pratice
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    • #17
      xmustanguyx
      Member
      • Aug 2007
      • 215

      Originally posted by ZombieTactics
      From a purely technical standpoint ... no. You can stick pistols in stable vices and prove this easily.

      What it does affect is your ability to shoot the pistol given a certain level of training. This is similar to how a heavy/gritty trigger affects your shooting. The gun may be dead-on accurate, but takes more training to handle well.
      That makes sense to me! I never thought of it like that.

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      • #18
        CEDaytonaRydr
        Veteran Member
        • Feb 2010
        • 4109

        Originally posted by IMC87
        Well...technically speaking, yes...

        The weight of your pistol can cause fatigue faster/ sooner than others. (different for every shooter), once fatigued, accuracy can take a hit
        ...but that's the shooter's fault, not the weapon's.

        Short answer to the OP's question is "no".

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        • #19
          vincnet11
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2010
          • 505

          Ed Brown Kobra Carry 1911 vs Glock 21

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          • #20
            1911Luvr
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 1824

            Originally posted by Jpeg
            Do any of you think that the weight of a gun affects accuracy of the gun?

            For example, polymer stock vs stainless steel for any given caliber.
            Yes, it is usually much easier to throw the lighter weight guns more accurately, especially the polymer ones. Plus, they go farther when thrown!
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            Originally posted by 1911Luvr
            I beg to differ. The full length dust cover rail makes a world of difference in the "when I run out of bullets I'm going to beat you to death with the pistol" look that causes bad guys to run in fear, and lesser men to feel inadequate. It looks just plain beastly and the extra heft up front does help manage recoil a bit better. Plus, an angel told me that when God called JMB to heaven it was to build him a full rail 1911!

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            • #21
              InGrAM
              Veteran Member
              • Dec 2010
              • 3699

              Weight effects fallow up shots. The lighter the gun = more recoil. (usually)

              Aluminum framed .45 Colt commander = kick like a mule

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              • #22
                sig220
                Banned
                • Feb 2011
                • 35

                lighter=less muscle used=easier to control=more accurate

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                • #23
                  OneSevenDeuce
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2010
                  • 2288

                  Inherently, no it does not affect accuracy. However, if you want to look at it from a practical standpoint, yes, it can affect accuracy. There are certain pistols that were designed to be a specific weight so that it will be optimal for target shooters. Too light and your hand will be jumping all over the place. Too heavy and you will be struggling to keep the gun on target. Lighter does not always equal easier to control, not does heavier. It has a lot to do with a particular shooter. So yeah, short answer is no, long answer is "sort of".
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                  • #24
                    AAShooter
                    CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                    CGN Contributor
                    • May 2010
                    • 7188

                    It is easier to disturb the "perfect sight picture" on a light pistol. Also the ratio between pistol weight and trigger pull weight becomes significant. So, for most shooters, trying to shoot a light pistol with a heavy trigger is problematic. For example, a small Glock with a heavy New York trigger. Yet, the same shooter and trigger in a much heavier gun will have much better results.
                    Last edited by AAShooter; 02-27-2011, 8:40 AM.

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                    • #25
                      glock7
                      Veteran Member
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 3390

                      Originally posted by IMC87
                      Well...technically speaking, yes...

                      The weight of your pistol can cause fatigue faster/ sooner than others. (different for every shooter), once fatigued, accuracy can take a hit
                      i'd have to agree but, the more you practice...the muscle memory kicks in. enjoy
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                      • #26
                        AAShooter
                        CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                        CGN Contributor
                        • May 2010
                        • 7188

                        Originally posted by vincnet11
                        Ed Brown Kobra Carry 1911 vs Glock 21
                        This is the equivalent to measuring accuracy with a yard stick. Clearly for carry applications both with suffice; however, accuracy tests at short distances aren't done with 6" plates.

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