Rangerrich99
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So this morning I got some range time in and had an interesting experience.
Usually I start off with my .22lr Victory and shoot about 50 rds through it, to establish some trigger control and just get warmed up, then move on to my carry piece. Today, however, I brought my LCP and left the .22 behind, since summer's right around the corner and I typically start carrying my LCP more often as the days get hotter.
So I shoot my 50 rounds through the LCP, then start shooting my Shield. Well suddenly the Shield felt like a full size pistol in my hand and the trigger felt wonderfully light and crisp, instead of feeling a little small in my hand with a heavy somewhat crisp trigger.
This new perception made shooting my Shield a little easier, especially when I began doing some controlled pairs and something I call, "chasing bulls." That's where I put a 4 bullseye target up at 10 yds and try to put a pair in each square as fast as I can. Usually the first couple mags I'm still getting used to the trigger and the small size of the gun, then build speed afterwards. Today I was able to go nearly full speed from the first mag, as if I'd already shot two or three mags. It was such a difference that I left the range feeling like I'd made significant break-through with that gun.
Anyway, I drove home thinking I might have to make shooting the LCP as a warm-up more often.
I really felt like I may have stumbled onto a good training procedure. So it got me to wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?
P.S. to the mods: if this is in the wrong place I apologize and please feel free to put this in the appropriate section.
Usually I start off with my .22lr Victory and shoot about 50 rds through it, to establish some trigger control and just get warmed up, then move on to my carry piece. Today, however, I brought my LCP and left the .22 behind, since summer's right around the corner and I typically start carrying my LCP more often as the days get hotter.
So I shoot my 50 rounds through the LCP, then start shooting my Shield. Well suddenly the Shield felt like a full size pistol in my hand and the trigger felt wonderfully light and crisp, instead of feeling a little small in my hand with a heavy somewhat crisp trigger.
This new perception made shooting my Shield a little easier, especially when I began doing some controlled pairs and something I call, "chasing bulls." That's where I put a 4 bullseye target up at 10 yds and try to put a pair in each square as fast as I can. Usually the first couple mags I'm still getting used to the trigger and the small size of the gun, then build speed afterwards. Today I was able to go nearly full speed from the first mag, as if I'd already shot two or three mags. It was such a difference that I left the range feeling like I'd made significant break-through with that gun.
Anyway, I drove home thinking I might have to make shooting the LCP as a warm-up more often.
I really felt like I may have stumbled onto a good training procedure. So it got me to wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?
P.S. to the mods: if this is in the wrong place I apologize and please feel free to put this in the appropriate section.
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