Yep that trigger slap can sting....I just try to grip tighter with my support hand.... :P
After about 50 rounds I am usually ready to put elsie away.... ;)
Bubba....Hope to see pics of your 1903-A3 soon.... :D
Here is a pic of my 1941 Springfield M1 Garand six digit serial number I got from CMP...
CMP reconditioned it and it shoots like a dream....