I shot my first handgun today, the first shooting I've done in quite awhile. I was on my way to the grocery store, and I must have gotten lost, or something, because I somehow found myself at the indoor pistol range. So, as long I was there anyway, I went in to check out their prices, and spontaneously rented a Glock 17.
I shot 100 rounds of 115 grain reloads through it, from 7 to 20 yards, in five shot groups. Well, patterns really. I was all over the place, but at least I managed to hit the paper every time. Almost.
Being used to the trigger on my Mossberg, I thought something was wrong on the first shot. Nothing happened. But eventually I honed my "trigger squish" and went to town. Most shots were low, and I think I may have something of a flinch. Just call me Mel.
It was great fun, despite my suckiness. Next week I think I'll try out the Para Ordnance .45, okay HS?
Actually, it was my second pistol shooting experience. A couple of years ago I shot a Davis .380: Four shots, two malfunctions. I don't like to think about it as my first pistol shoot, though.
And no, I didn't make it to the grocery store. Macaroni and cheese for me tonight. Well worth it.
-boing
I shot 100 rounds of 115 grain reloads through it, from 7 to 20 yards, in five shot groups. Well, patterns really. I was all over the place, but at least I managed to hit the paper every time. Almost.
Being used to the trigger on my Mossberg, I thought something was wrong on the first shot. Nothing happened. But eventually I honed my "trigger squish" and went to town. Most shots were low, and I think I may have something of a flinch. Just call me Mel.
It was great fun, despite my suckiness. Next week I think I'll try out the Para Ordnance .45, okay HS?
Actually, it was my second pistol shooting experience. A couple of years ago I shot a Davis .380: Four shots, two malfunctions. I don't like to think about it as my first pistol shoot, though.
And no, I didn't make it to the grocery store. Macaroni and cheese for me tonight. Well worth it.
-boing