Posting on the forum

[richpetrone]

Too many posters know what they want to say, but forget that the people reading the post need very detailed information. Using cryptic abbreviations and bad punctuation and/or spelling doesn't help. Proof reading a post before it is posted is essential in order to get good responses. For example, a person states in a post, "I have had numerous FTF's..." Does that mean Failure to Fire, or Failure to Feed?

When a person needs help and makes a post, it is best to include:

1) the caliber and model of weapon
2) whether the gun is used or new
3) the type of ammo used, whether factory ammo (list the brand) or reloads. The type of bullet profile, whether FMJ or JHP or LRN helps.
4) pictures showing the problem

Often times, a person needing help can find the answers by looking on the Forum "toolbar" under "Search." There are numerous repetitive posts on extractor problems, ejector problems, etc. that can enlighten a person with a gun problem, without making a post that has been answered many, many, times.

If a person does not know much about the 1911 platform, something as simple as a gun set up for combat loads can be a problem if the shooter tries reduced power reloads.....the reduced loads may not allow the slide to cycle properly. The shooter makes a post and never mentions the gun was working fine until he fired reloaded ammunition.

I know there are a lot of gunsmiths and shooters on this forum that are always willing to share their knowledge to help a fellow shooter. It is best to submit a post with more detail than less, and as a courtesy, always follow up with your post to thank those that may have helped to correct any issues. I have often seen posts describing a problem, many people offer their help by posting suggestions, and the original poster (OP) is never heard from again....makes us wonder what was the result!

[rex]

Great post Rich,this is a very common issue and this should be a sticky for the new members to realize the more info that's given results in more precise answers.

[herd48]

Here, here. + 1

[RetiredRod]

Excellent post, Rich. It's now a stickie.

[deadaim]

whats a sticky?

[US1911]

Originally Posted by deadaim

whats a sticky?

It's a post that remains at the top of a sub-forum and doesn't perpetually lose it's place at the top of the category as new posts are added.

[alazgr8]

Mr. Petrone,

Great post, you hit all the important points, I'd just like to add the importance of spelling, and punctuation. "Lets eat gramma vs let's eat, gramma. Punctuation saves lives.

Regards,

Rick

[1toughdog]

+ 1 to the OP.

[Earlsbud]

I thought that placing this excellent response to this sticky might ad.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=412315

You need only to read the first and second post in this thread to see why.

[BBossman]

To add to an already excellent post...

This is NOT twitter or Facebook, post complete sentences that convey rational thought. Use punctuation, paragraph's and for the love of lime jello, use spell check.

[Nick A]

At first I thought robertwest had a great sense of humor. I chuckled.

But I think his post is serious.

Go look at his other post.
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthre...87#post4370287

I think he's serious.