I just bought a new SA-35. Ive shot it twice, about 100 rounds each time. Its functioned perfectly but I get about 10-20 good accurate shots then it starts getting wild. If i let it sit for a bit,, it gets a few more then gets wild again. Is the barrel getting too hot? Anyone else having this issue?
Sa-35 accuracy
- Thread starter Jaymz187
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Your going have to be more specific:
What are your original groups looking like and at what distance? What's the group look like after one mag and then the next? It would be helpful to post a picture of your target.
What is your experience like are you at the skill level of a professional shooter, or you are really new. Have you ever had instruction or are you going at this alone?
You could be getting fatigued and after a short rest you are good to go again.
What ammo are you using, like is these reloads or are you mixing?
What are your original groups looking like and at what distance? What's the group look like after one mag and then the next? It would be helpful to post a picture of your target.
What is your experience like are you at the skill level of a professional shooter, or you are really new. Have you ever had instruction or are you going at this alone?
You could be getting fatigued and after a short rest you are good to go again.
What ammo are you using, like is these reloads or are you mixing?
belladonna
Ronin
Ill take pics next time. Im not a pro. I shoot 200-300 rounds of 9mm a week between a Dan Wesson Specialist and XD-9 4". At 10 yards, im fully capable of putting 80+% into a 6" circle. This is new to the rotation. It starts good but within the second magazine, the shots start drifting south west fast. Aiming high right about 6-8" gets them back in the ring. It seems consistent in its behavior. I know hot barrels don't always stay perfect but this one seems to go way off base.
HansGruber
SAINT
Are you right handed?
Low left (ie, “Southwest”) is indicative of recoil anticipation, usually tightening your grip just before the shot breaks.
Have another experienced shooter run it and see if they have the same issues…barrels in pistols aren’t the same as rifle barrels.
Warrior9(Ret)
Professional
I agree. Shoot it from a bench rest. I cured a few issues with my techniques by doing this and having a shooting buddy watch me.
Warrior9(Ret)
Professional
Yep. A coach coupled with solid basic marksmanship techniques is the key to success.
Talyn
SAINT
The previous "shooting tips" are all good to look for with any handgun.
But, also, because of it's design features (slim slide, slide-in-frame, etc.) the BHP-type pistol has a tendency to heat up faster than other all-metal pistols.
One of the most notable ones is the "slide-in-frame" whereas the slide rails interface with the frame guides within the frame vs. "over-the-frame as in a 1911. The slide can heat up and expand leading to the gun locking up with extended shots being fired.
Also, barrel fitment with the semi-permanent barrel bushing could be an issue. Differential heating of the two could influence how the two lock up.
So, being a nearly 100 year old design the BHP-type pistol has some ideosyncracies that the owner/shooter shot be aware of. Some of those are described here.
You may also find helpful info at these two sites.
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But, also, because of it's design features (slim slide, slide-in-frame, etc.) the BHP-type pistol has a tendency to heat up faster than other all-metal pistols.
One of the most notable ones is the "slide-in-frame" whereas the slide rails interface with the frame guides within the frame vs. "over-the-frame as in a 1911. The slide can heat up and expand leading to the gun locking up with extended shots being fired.
Also, barrel fitment with the semi-permanent barrel bushing could be an issue. Differential heating of the two could influence how the two lock up.
So, being a nearly 100 year old design the BHP-type pistol has some ideosyncracies that the owner/shooter shot be aware of. Some of those are described here.
You may also find helpful info at these two sites.
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Warrior9(Ret)
Professional
Good to know. Thanks
BassCliff
Professional
Hi!
I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. I've been shooting just a few years and while I've had quite a few good targets, I still get the low-left blues occasionally. It's always me, not the pistol. I've been picking up new pistols lately and each one has a learning curve for me. So I get back to the fundamentals and the targets improve. For me, fatigue is certainly a factor. After a couple hundred rounds of fierce concentration, these old eyes, and everything else, starts to want to go home.
The good folks here have helped me try to get over my bad habits. Stick around and you'll learn something too.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. I've been shooting just a few years and while I've had quite a few good targets, I still get the low-left blues occasionally. It's always me, not the pistol. I've been picking up new pistols lately and each one has a learning curve for me. So I get back to the fundamentals and the targets improve. For me, fatigue is certainly a factor. After a couple hundred rounds of fierce concentration, these old eyes, and everything else, starts to want to go home.
The good folks here have helped me try to get over my bad habits. Stick around and you'll learn something too.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff