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I have 2 1911's, a Gander Mtn exclusive Kimber Ultra Carry with Crimson Trace grips (purchased 6/25/09, 850 rounds through it) and an old LLama IX-D double stack that I purchased years ago. As you know .45 ammo is expensive, and I do not know of a .22 conversion kit for either of these. Thinking of getting a Kimber Pro tle/rl and a conversion kit.

Anyway, does anyone have a recommended practice schedule/round count that they would recommend?

Should I practice more with the Kimber or IX-D? Does it matter?

What should my specific realistic goal be as far as accuracy? (other than the obvious bullseye)

I am a newb so forgive me if this sounds elementary.

 

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Should I be concerned about how many rounds go through the gun? I see a lot of people in the classifieds section, making statements like "low round count" and such.

 

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One thing you might consider is reloading. I don't know if you save your brass, but it's one of the most expensive components of the cartridge. A beginners set up could probably had for $100. If you can, but in bulk, it's cheaper.
As for which gun to practice with, I would practice with the one I carry.

I have started saving my brass. I have about 400 cases. 1300 rounds of FMJ, and 200 rounds of JHP. I would buy in bulk, but I can buy 100 ct boxes at WM for same price/round

 

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One thing you might consider is reloading. I don't know if you save your brass, but it's one of the most expensive components of the cartridge. A beginners set up could probably had for $100. If you can, but in bulk, it's cheaper.
As for which gun to practice with, I would practice with the one I carry.

What reloading set up can I get for $100?

 

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So, I'm really not getting the "practice with a specific gun or caliber" thing. I have an HK P2000sk 9mm that I should 100 rounds once a week with. Sometimes I'll rent a Kimber .45 or a USP in .40. I also just bought a Walther P22. At 7-10 yards I can shoot a 3" group just as well as with my own gun and I was shooting good groups with a light weight .22 in no time also.

I've only been shooting pistols a few years, but I did take some lessons and have good grasp on grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, etc...

I'm not sure why other people at the range that own tons of guns and seem to have been shooting for a long time pepper a target like they're shooting a shot gun.

LOL!:rofl: