Converson kit as a teaching aid

[tgt_usa]

Today I had a definitive moment with the Advantage Arms kit mounted on a Springfield Armory frame. I taught NRA "FIRST Steps, Pistol" to a man and his 10yr-old daughter. The 1911-pattern frame is not too big for most hands. The girl was able to get a competent grip on a Caspian airsoft pistol while in the classroom. So I was hopeful she'd do well with the conversion kit when we got to the range. No disappointment. After I drew a 9" target with a 10-ring about 1 - 1 1/2", she punched a bunch of holes in the 10-ring with the Advantage Arms from 4 - 5yds her 1st time at bat. I've used it and the Kimber kit before; but most of my students have been adults and the rest taking rifle classes. This was great!

We had other pistols from which to choose. But when there's a 1911 that shoots .22LR ... why? :-)

[John]

You just discovered one of the reasons for owing a conversion kit. Women and kids take it very well with them.

[res1b3uq]

Women & kids? I must be a 70 year old kid, 'cause I'm having a blast with mine. I finally got it weaned to take target ammo, and it is shooting pretty good. Still have to tweak the mag a little, it is not feeding the last round right.

[John]

:lm:

You never know! You may very well be a 70-years old kid!

[tgt_usa]

You just discovered one of the reasons for owing a conversion kit. Women and kids take it very well with them.
Due to the reliability of each, I've used the either the Advantage Arms or Kimber conversions for students so I can see how they use the controls when there won't be so much recoil and report. It makes it a lot easier to see what the student is doing with their position, grip and sights while applying the last bit of pressure before the trigger breaks. But with this girl it was better than usual to see because she was so small, <70lbs, but controlling the pistol very well.

About a year ago I had another similarly encouraging experience when a young, adult woman, very petite - est. 80lbs, was taking a class I where I was assisting. It was her first day shooting. She did very well with the .22LR conversion; so I gave her the .45ACP to try. By deepening her stance slightly, she was able to control the 1911 in its .45ACP configuration and replace a spot of orange paint 10-ring on a steel target, with a lead-grey spot :-)