What kind of 45 caliber pistols are suitable for bullseye?
The 1911A1-pattern pistols dominate the line for bullseye. The high accuracy potential and wealth of gunsmith expertise in modifying these guns make them an easy choice for most shooters. The downside is that (with the possible exception of the Kimber guns) there isn’t a single 1911 that will meet the bullseye accuracy standard out of the box. Even the “target” models such as the Colt Gold Cup and Springfield Trophy Match do not claim to be able to shoot a 10-shot group into 3″ at 50 yards. Thus, nearly every bullseye shooter has a 1911 that has been customized to some extent. At a bare minimum a 1911 will need to have the slide-to-frame fit tightened, a match barrel and bushing fitted, adjustable iron sights or an electronic dot sight mounted, and some trigger massaging by a competent pistolsmith. This work easily adds several hundred dollars to the cost of the gun, but is money very well spent. If you’re looking for a 1911 to use as a base for customization, here are some hints. • Ge
