Proud Poppa
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A lot of folks have suggested that to help you decide between different handgun models that you find a rental range and try them out. Just curious as to what drills should you do or should you just stand there and plink?
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Range Drills for Rentals?
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chris in va
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I like doing point shooting drills. If your range allows, start from a low angle and put three quick shots in COM at a 7 yard cardboard. Unless the gun is a target pistol, there's not much to glean from drilling a bullseye at 25 yards with slow fire.
Do a mag dump as well to check for ammo feeding. More than likely the gun won't do it without a jam as rentals don't get cleaned, but still something to try.
Do a mag dump as well to check for ammo feeding. More than likely the gun won't do it without a jam as rentals don't get cleaned, but still something to try.
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I believe the OP is new to guns...
So investing a bit before you buy will save you in the long run.
The drill you want to do is test them out. Basics...
At the gun store a gun may feel good in the hand but when you go to the range you may not like how it handles (recoils and functions). If you bought the gun... you just spent a lot of money learning not to buy a gun simply by looks and feel at the gun store.
Going to the rental range - you want to keep it simple. Find what caliber you like and make/model of gun feels good in the hand while shooting it.
So, load, unload, function test, work the mechanism of how it works, safeties and decocker if it has one... Then shoot it. Shoot at least 3-10 rounds in each gun. This will give you an idea how it "feels" in your hands... recoil and sights.
Just like test driving a car... one can not most times test shoot a gun... Renting them will save you a lot of headache and remorse... So, invest and take your time. Rent the whole gun rental case and buy lots of ammo.
I recommend to set aside at least $60-$150 to do this well. Typically, $20 for range fees, $20 for rental guns, $5 for targets, $20-100 for ammo.
I believe the OP is new to guns...
So investing a bit before you buy will save you in the long run.
The drill you want to do is test them out. Basics...
At the gun store a gun may feel good in the hand but when you go to the range you may not like how it handles (recoils and functions). If you bought the gun... you just spent a lot of money learning not to buy a gun simply by looks and feel at the gun store.
Going to the rental range - you want to keep it simple. Find what caliber you like and make/model of gun feels good in the hand while shooting it.
So, load, unload, function test, work the mechanism of how it works, safeties and decocker if it has one... Then shoot it. Shoot at least 3-10 rounds in each gun. This will give you an idea how it "feels" in your hands... recoil and sights.
Just like test driving a car... one can not most times test shoot a gun... Renting them will save you a lot of headache and remorse... So, invest and take your time. Rent the whole gun rental case and buy lots of ammo.
I recommend to set aside at least $60-$150 to do this well. Typically, $20 for range fees, $20 for rental guns, $5 for targets, $20-100 for ammo.
g.willikers
New member
Since renting different guns has just about become a new hobby, here's my approach.
See how easy or hard it is to load the magazine for semis or unload a revolver.
Check any safeties as to ease of use.
Ditto for mag or cylinder releases.
Check the sights for visibility and ease of use.
Shoot one round strings for feel and accuracy, weak hand, strong hand and two handed.
Shoot two round and three round strings, quickly, to see what the recoil is like.
And what recoil recovery is like.
It's amazing how different guns can be.
See how easy or hard it is to load the magazine for semis or unload a revolver.
Check any safeties as to ease of use.
Ditto for mag or cylinder releases.
Check the sights for visibility and ease of use.
Shoot one round strings for feel and accuracy, weak hand, strong hand and two handed.
Shoot two round and three round strings, quickly, to see what the recoil is like.
And what recoil recovery is like.
It's amazing how different guns can be.