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The Truth About Accuracy
| Posted by Lance Earl of Lance Earl, LLC on August 03, 2011 |
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I kind of chuckle when I see gun reviews where the author stands and shoots at paper in order to determine the accuracy of a weapon. I wonder how accuracy can be correctly measured when human error and human activity can play such a huge role in determining the final result. My shooting today is a perfect case in point.
Consider these two targets. Which would you say was made by the more accurate pistol? Target one was shot with a 1911 with an eight round magazine. Target two was made with a 1911 and a seven round magazine. As you can see, target one has all eight holes cleanly tucked inside of the four inch ring. Target two, on the other hand has three inside the four inch ring, three inside the eight inch ring and one that never hit the paper.
Before I tell you what I was shooting, let me explain how I was shooting. I am not a bulls eye shooter. I train to place combat effective rounds inside the four inch ring from ten yards as fast as I can. When I become successful at one speed, that does not signify that I have reached a certain level of proficiency, it indicates that it is time to step up the training.
In this case, I was shooting the same exact pistol with identical ammo. After shooting target one, I realized that I was not pushing myself enough. I stepped to target two and demanded more of myself. Though target two is not nearly a fun to hang on the wall, it is the target that represents the most effective training. That is why I like it best.
Now, back to my original thought. Suppose that a handgun reviewer shoots pistol A on Monday and declares that it is accurate. Further suppose that he shoots pistol B on Tuesday and declares that it is not accurate. What are the chances that the speed, concentration and shooting style were exactly identical. In my opinion, the chances are not good. Does an accuracy review really mean a thing if not shot from a bench? I don't think so!
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