At what distance do you zero a 1911 for conealed carry?
Do you zero at a different distance for general-purpose use?
thanks,
Okie John
Do you zero at a different distance for general-purpose use?
thanks,
Okie John
Zero Distance for a 1911
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kraigwy
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Unless you shoot bullseye pistol matches (50 yards) then 25 yards will probably suit your needs. Even zeroing at 50 yards will keep you right there at normal SD ranges.
This pretty much works for any pistol/revolver, not just the 1911s.
This pretty much works for any pistol/revolver, not just the 1911s.
AZretired
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25 yards and you came aim dead on out to 50
Centenniel
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Set the pistol up to hit POA at 25 yards. Make certain your chosen ammo is 100% reliable and acceptably accurate in your gun. For serious social purposes, your equipment is good-to-go.
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with 25yd zero, 50 yd will be 3 in low with ball ammo from a GI 45
Zero at a general use distance.
SD will be at shorter distance, and impact point will be quite close to the aiming pint. This aiming error is not a problem unless you are aiming for a testicle or circumcision. Center of Mass shots do not require "shirt button" accuracy.
Bekeart
SD will be at shorter distance, and impact point will be quite close to the aiming pint. This aiming error is not a problem unless you are aiming for a testicle or circumcision. Center of Mass shots do not require "shirt button" accuracy.
Bekeart
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Use a 10mm and don't worry about it.
(I'm sorry, I just can't help it sometimes.)
(I'm sorry, I just can't help it sometimes.)
Fishslayer
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Fixed it for ya. Obviously a typo...
You know, something that really annoys me is when somebody quotes me and changes what I said. You didn't fix anything. You get a .357 and I get a 10mm. We start 100 meters apart and advance as much as you want. You game? I live in Idaho.
Oooh, someone's a little testy!
"Touch my stuff and I kill ya"
Lighten up, Francis!
Oh yeah, my 1911's all shoot close enough to POA it isn't an issue. Point and shoot.
That doesn't seem right. If the bullet crosses the line of sight at 25 yards, it is still ascending for some distance. To have crossed line-of-sight again and be three inches low at 50 seems like a lot of drop, even for a slow bullet.
The bullet starts dropping as soon as it leaves the barrel and follows a parabola. Tht's why they make ballistics programs:
Range Velocity Impact
0 800 -0.5
10 794 0.12
20 788 0.18
30 783 -0.32
40 777 -1.38
50 772 -3.03
Total drop from line of departure (bore axis) is 7 inches at 50 yards.
With a 50 yards zero, the bullet is only 1 1/2 in high from line of sight at mid-range.
Range Velocity Impact Drop
0 800 -0.5 0
10 794 0.72 0.35
20 788 1.39 1.25
30 783 1.5 2.72
40 777 1.04 4.75
50 772 0 7.36
The bullet still drops the same 7 inches from the line of departure(bore axis).
gregintenn
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I can throw my 1911 more accurately than I can shoot it.
If it is zeroed in at 25yds, it is actually on its' way back down after having initially crossed the line of sight much closer. The mid range trajectory of a .45acp, 230 gr. FMJ bullet with a BC. of .160 zeroed in at 25 yards is 0.4". Which means it had first crossed the line of sight before the 12 yard mark and was just under 1/2" above the LOS at 12 yards. This may vary depending on the source of ballistic data, but it's going to be in the ballpark.
OP
Thanks to everyone who answered. Especially you, Jellybean.
Okie John
Okie John
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Oooh, someone's a little testy!
"Touch my stuff and I kill ya"
Lighten up, Francis!
Oh yeah, my 1911's all shoot close enough to POA it isn't an issue. Point and shoot.
Good One, me likey
I wasnt aware the Hi-Point was making 1911's
All of my SD guns have XS Big Dot front sights, with which you simply cover the intended point of impact with the "dot" out to 15 yards, (kinda like using a red-dot device), and are plenty accurate using that sight picture. For longer ranges, a six o'clock hold is good to +/- 25 yards. As has been said, pinpoint accuracy is seldom an overwhelming concern for civilian SD weapons.
You're welcome, glad I could be of help.
gregintenn
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It's a 70 series Colt Gold Cup.
It looks like new, but I can't hit anything with it. I assume it's me and not the gun.
keith44spl
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My .45s are usually adjusted to hit 2-inches high at 25-yards, which is to say you can count on the bullet landing "on top of the front sight" at that distance. If they shoot a bit higher, I prefer that to shooting lower, or "covered by the front sight."
hiredhand
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Since you are talking about a concealed carry pistol, then "set" the sites for no more than 8 to 10 yards. I would just about bet that this is the most distance that you can justify shooting at someone. If you want to shoot at longer distances, use another gun of your choice.
Dave, you have no idea of what I'd give to be able to oblige your request.
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