Day at the range

[RandyWayne]

Just got back from the shooting range after too many months without going.

Ruger P95: Jams way too much. Now it DID seem to operate fine with good Hornedy ammo but would get at least two failure-to-ejects per mag with anything else.

Ruger LC9: Small gun and shoots very well despite its size! Worked flawlessly. It DOES have a very "mushy" trigger though and it is hard to anticipate the breaking point when pulling it back.

Glock 19: Surprisingly "snappy" for a 9mm. Thought it would feel smoother but it DID work flawlessly and has a decent feeling trigger.

Ruger SR22: Probably my favorite to shoot. :)

Ruger 10/22: Also very fun to shoot. Had some jams with a few after market mags but the Ruger BX25's were perfect.

[Pliny]

Great!

I went to the range recently and fired an SW 40 VE.

I didn't like it.
The trigger pull is wayyyy to hard.
I was all over the place and could not keep any consistency.

I shot my brothers SW 40 M&P and it was sweet!
My first three shots made Mickey Mouse ears!
Very clean shooting and easy to handle.
No problem with consistency.

Had a GREAT time with my family!

[RandyWayne]

Great!

I went to the range recently and fired an SW 40 VE.

I didn't like it.
The trigger pull is wayyyy to hard.
I was all over the place and could not keep any consistency.

I shot my brothers SW 40 M&P and it was sweet!
My first three shots made Mickey Mouse ears!
Very clean shooting and easy to handle.
No problem with consistency.

Had a GREAT time with my family!

My wife brought her new Kel Tec sub 2000 which is chambered in 40. That was really nice to fire also (I'm not a big fan of 40 cal pistols otherwise). She also had her Springfield XD 45 (HUGE gun) and Sig.

[Pliny]

I like the 40 myself.
I think my daughter is partial to the SW 357. She also love the SKS!

I have been taking some of the youth out to the range and teaching them safety and marksmanship. They have loved it and so have I! There is a great deal of satisfaction teaching concepts and then watching them learn and seeing what they themselves are able to do! Their eyes light up when they see the holes in the paper! Instant gratification and they love it! I am using two 22 rifles. One is bolt action with open sights the other is magazine fed with a cheap scope from China - hey it was an inexpensive rifle! LOL! Soon I will take them skeet shooting with a Dbl Barrel 20 gauge. That will be a blast! After they are comfortable with all that I will let them use a 30 30, the 40 pistol, and a 12 gauge. There is nothing like seeing those kids eyes light up when they put one in the bulls eye even if they are not yet consistent.

[Pliny]

What do you know about changing the trigger config on the SW 40 VE?

[RandyWayne]

I like the 40 myself.
I think my daughter is partial to the SW 357. She also love the SKS!

I have been taking some of the youth out to the range and teaching them safety and marksmanship. They have loved it and so have I! There is a great deal of satisfaction teaching concepts and then watching them learn and seeing what they themselves are able to do! Their eyes light up when they see the holes in the paper! Instant gratification and they love it! I am using two 22 rifles. One is bolt action with open sights the other is magazine fed with a cheap scope from China - hey it was an inexpensive rifle! LOL! Soon I will take them skeet shooting with a Dbl Barrel 20 gauge. That will be a blast! After they are comfortable with all that I will let them use a 30 30, the 40 pistol, and a 12 gauge. There is nothing like seeing those kids eyes light up when they put one in the bulls eye even if they are not yet consistent.

That sounds great!

My old pastor (he is still there but we left the church when we moved from AZ to WI) has regular youth events at the range and even bought one particular hard working kid his first 9mm (don't know what brand) as a "thank you!" gift for all the hard work he does at the church.

We/they also hold a regular annual "sports night" which we use as both an outreach (it is HUGELY effective) as well as something for fathers to do do with their sons. When I saw "sports" I'm not referring to baseball, football, or tennis, but specifically hunting, fishing, camping, and firearms in general. Girls are definitely welcome of course but the main thrust of the event is reinforcing "manhood" and allowing boys, and men, to be boys -and men. :)
(We DO encourage ALL members of the family to hold a certain proficiency in firearms apart from the sporting aspect of it.)

[RandyWayne]

I'm not familiar with the S&W 40 at all. I will say though that I have heard nothing but good things about stuff coming from them lately.

[Pliny]

That sounds great!

My old pastor (he is still there but we left the church when we moved from AZ to WI) has regular youth events at the range and even bought one particular hard working kid his first 9mm (don't know what brand) as a "thank you!" gift for all the hard work he does at the church.

We/they also hold a regular annual "sports night" which we use as both an outreach (it is HUGELY effective) as well as something for fathers to do do with their sons. When I saw "sports" I'm not referring to baseball, football, or tennis, but specifically hunting, fishing, camping, and firearms in general. Girls are definitely welcome of course but the main thrust of the event is reinforcing "manhood" and allowing boys, and men, to be boys -and men. :)
(We DO encourage ALL members of the family to hold a certain proficiency in firearms apart from the sporting aspect of it.)

:thumbsup

I have been thinking along these lines as well. There is nothing more "manly" than these types of things. It really helps kids connect and helps them mature, they have to or don't get to come. With time I want to expand this some by inviting friends that don't go to church to help build a bridge for them. I enjoy watching the kids expressions and seeing them excited about it!

[Pliny]

I'm not familiar with the S&W 40 at all. I will say though that I have heard nothing but good things about stuff coming from them lately.

The SW 40 VE I don't like because of the trigger pull. It is so hard and so long it is impossible for me to be consistent. Now the SW 40 M&P is another story. It is very nice and I was able to make Mickey Mouse ears first three shots!

I will have to save some money and see if I can take the 40 VE down to a gun smith and see what they can do.

Take Care

[BeenThinkin]

RandyWayne, do you know anything about the XDs Springfield? Heard it was a good shoot and comfortable in the hand. Thinking about purchasing one. What say ye? :foottap .... And by the way, it's hard for me to imagine Pliny in an AFF argument with a SW 40 VE in his hand! just kiddin'!

Been Thinkin

[Pliny]

RandyWayne, do you know anything about the XDs Springfield? Heard it was a good shoot and comfortable in the hand. Thinking about purchasing one. What say ye? :foottap .... And by the way, it's hard for me to imagine Pliny in an AFF argument with a SW 40 VE in his hand! just kiddin'!

Been Thinkin

Don't worry. I cannot hit the broad side of a barn with that one!

:heeheehee


Maybe when I get the trigger issue resolved! :happydance


:dogpat

[Esaias]

RandyWayne, do you know anything about the XDs Springfield? Heard it was a good shoot and comfortable in the hand. Thinking about purchasing one. What say ye? :foottap .... And by the way, it's hard for me to imagine Pliny in an AFF argument with a SW 40 VE in his hand! just kiddin'!

Been Thinkin

XD45, 13+1, good to go. Be advised, it has a grip safety so your options are a wee bit less than say with a Glock, and you have to maintain a good grip. Also, spare parts are harder to find than for a Glock or 1911.

Overall, it's a good handcannon. The XDM models have changeable grips so you can make it fit better to your hand. Also, the grip on an XD seems more comfortable than a Glock, to me anyway.

Mags run about 25.00-30.00 each, not quite as common as Glock but they're out there.

[RandyWayne]

RandyWayne, do you know anything about the XDs Springfield? Heard it was a good shoot and comfortable in the hand. Thinking about purchasing one. What say ye? :foottap .... And by the way, it's hard for me to imagine Pliny in an AFF argument with a SW 40 VE in his hand! just kiddin'!

Been Thinkin

My wife's "main" gun is in fact a Springfield XD 45. It has never failed-to-eject a round and you would not think it is a 45 when firing if you didn't know already since it fires so smoothly. My 9's are all more snappy than it!

It is an excellent gun for home defense and for target practicing but the one thing it is NOT is a carry gun. The thing is the size of small canon!

The one she wants to get is the new Springfield XDS9. It is one of many "pocket pistols" out there and can truly fit in any pocket. The only issue, like all very small single stack guns, is that it only holds 7+1. The XDS45 is worse, it only supports 5+1 and as you can imagine, has a bit more recoil.

[Esaias]

It is an excellent gun for home defense and for target practicing but the one thing it is NOT is a carry gun.

Sure it is! Just gotta know how to carry it properly. :icecream



The one she wants to get is the new Springfield XDS9. It is one of many "pocket pistols" out there and can truly fit in any pocket. The only issue, like all very small single stack guns, is that it only holds 7+1. The XDS45 is worse, it only supports 5+1 and as you can imagine, has a bit more recoil.

Seems if one were going to get a 'pocket pistol' they'd be better off with a shortie .357 6-shot. Less chance of malfunction (as in, practically zero), basically same capacity, and much more oomph per round. A .38 special with some +p loads would also work.

Or get a Judge... nothing says 'think again about assaulting me' like some .454! Plus if you see any bad snakes you can charm them with a .410....:icecream

[RandyWayne]

I keep eyeballing a Desert Eagle at our local shop.

[Pressing-On]

Going to a gun show tomorrow to see if I can find a .38. I'd like to pay less than $500 as that's all I am finding around here. I haven't been going to the range because I don't like shooting the 9mm.

[Roagiesgal]

I keep eyeballing a Desert Eagle at our local shop.

When I was shopping for my first gun I was able to look at one and hold it...its huge! My hand was too small to control it, I would not attempt to fire it, but its an awesome looking gun for sure! Impressive...

[BeenThinkin]

I keep eyeballing a Desert Eagle at our local shop.


I have a Desert Eagle, just haven't shot it much. Need to take it out and put some metal through it and see how it functions.

BT

[RandyWayne]

I have a Desert Eagle, just haven't shot it much. Need to take it out and put some metal through it and see how it functions.

BT

Just make sure you brace yourself really really good! LOL

[Pressing-On]

Found a Rossi .38 at the gun show today...single/double action - sweet deal. Love it!

Went out to the gun range to try it out. Shot three bulls eyes! :cheer

Even though I stayed on the target, I was shooting a little too high and to the left. Don't know why I was having some trouble correcting. Because it was sooo hot, I only shot 50 rounds. I'll have to go back and work on getting more on center.

[RandyWayne]

One thing that I was not expecting was to find there really wasn't any difference between "cheap" FMJ 115 grain range ammo and the much better Hornedy Critical Defense 135 grain hollow point, in how it felt to shoot. I expected the Hornedy to kick a little more but it didn,t, not even a little. (There was a rather big difference in reliability! My Ruger P95 misfed several times on the cheap stuff but not once on the Hornedy.)

[CC1]

Found a Rossi .38 at the gun show today...single/double action - sweet deal. Love it!

Went out to the gun range to try it out. Shot three bulls eyes! :cheer

Even though I stayed on the target, I was shooting a little too high and to the left. Don't know why I was having some trouble correcting. Because it was sooo hot, I only shot 50 rounds. I'll have to go back and work on getting more on center.

Last Christmas my son bought me a Rossi .357 revolver for home protection. Love that pistol but need to take it to the range more to practice with it. I have only shot .357 with it but it also shoots .38

[Pressing-On]

Last Christmas my son bought me a Rossi .357 revolver for home protection. Love that pistol but need to take it to the range more to practice with it. I have only shot .357 with it but it also shoots .38

I love my .38. Our anniversary is tomorrow. I understand I am getting four boxes of ammunition. :heeheehee

If my 9mm was a larger frame, I probably wouldn't have had the issue with pulling back the slide. The smaller frames have a tighter spring and just difficult for me. I couldn't feel comfortable with it.

[BeenThinkin]

I love my .38. Our anniversary is tomorrow. I understand I am getting four boxes of ammunition. :heeheehee

If my 9mm was a larger frame, I probably wouldn't have had the issue with pulling back the slide. The smaller frames have a tighter spring and just difficult for me. I couldn't feel comfortable with it.


Happy Anniversary Pressing-On! Just keep pressing on!

Been Thinkin

[Pressing-On]

Happy Anniversary Pressing-On! Just keep pressing on!

Been Thinkin
Thanks, BT!! :highfive