Well, it kinda goes like this. And I'll warn ya all I can rant.
Both my wife and myself decided to join the local gun club in an effort to spend more "quality time" away from our kids and get off the couch this winter.
Her father recently gave her his 1954 unmodified Ruger Single Six .22/.22Mag as a "hand-me-down" as he's beginning to clear out some his gun collection to his 4 kids. (I'm getting one too....just not sure which one) We've talked about it for a few years, but never really had anything other than my 10/22 gopher blaster. This Ruger handgun was the "boost" we needed.
I've shot handguns before - this one/ Ruger MK2/Glock 17/Springfield 1911/ S&W.44 to name a few, none at a range and all owned by friends & her family.
So the wife took sympathy on me and let me buy a new Beretta 92FS 9mm as my range "toy":smt023 because I figured a 9mm was a "logical" choice up from a .22lr.
Anyways........last monday we decided to "break-in" my new toy and for her to get re-aquainted with her father's old Ruger.
As this was our 1st outing, we got a detailed range course/rules tutorial from the senior range officer on that night, and set out 1st set of targets at 10yds.
Now since we started out on this venture I'll admit I've maybe gone a wee bit overboard on how much info I've absorbed from the web, some classes we both took recently and others that I know. Everything from grip/stance/breathing/trigger control - you name it.
When I finally got ready & pulled the trigger for the 1st time...BOOM! WOW I didn't think a 9mm had "that" kind of kick! - I didn't hit a damn thing.
After that initial shock .....I focused....fired....barely hit the target!
The range officer was nice (and laughing) and helped point out what he felt I was doing wrong, and let me go again.......100 rounds worth.
What I discovered that night was :
1. I need bigger grips. My large 2-handed wrap grip overlaps too much, affecting my trigger control. - so I ordered a set of HOGUE grips w/finger grooves.
2. I can't shoot worth a damn with both arms straight out infront of me, and leaning forward slightly - dropping back with my rt leg and lowering my left shoulder - (socom look) better!
3. Trying to aim with dot sights - confusing?? Ignored them, used "old" style allignment with front sight - good grouping - a little low to the left, but overall not bad
4. 10yds/25yds - very little difference in where I'm hitting, although my groupings are closer at 25?
5. If I "think" too much - I miss. If I draw and fire - I'm way more accurate?? - keep trying that
6. Not sure about this one but I was using 124gr. Blazer Ammo - maybe not the best for starting out? -so I switched to Winchester 115gr. from Walmart (mainly cause it's cheaper)
Bottom line.....I'm hooked...I luv it......and practice makes perfect! This Wed. is my next night to try again, and this time I'll keep the targets!!!
Oh, my gun firing "distracted" my wife so she shot very little, and focused her attention on my trials & tribulations and was quite amused.
ahhh coffee good tonight:drinkers:
Both my wife and myself decided to join the local gun club in an effort to spend more "quality time" away from our kids and get off the couch this winter.
Her father recently gave her his 1954 unmodified Ruger Single Six .22/.22Mag as a "hand-me-down" as he's beginning to clear out some his gun collection to his 4 kids. (I'm getting one too....just not sure which one) We've talked about it for a few years, but never really had anything other than my 10/22 gopher blaster. This Ruger handgun was the "boost" we needed.
I've shot handguns before - this one/ Ruger MK2/Glock 17/Springfield 1911/ S&W.44 to name a few, none at a range and all owned by friends & her family.
So the wife took sympathy on me and let me buy a new Beretta 92FS 9mm as my range "toy":smt023 because I figured a 9mm was a "logical" choice up from a .22lr.
Anyways........last monday we decided to "break-in" my new toy and for her to get re-aquainted with her father's old Ruger.
As this was our 1st outing, we got a detailed range course/rules tutorial from the senior range officer on that night, and set out 1st set of targets at 10yds.
Now since we started out on this venture I'll admit I've maybe gone a wee bit overboard on how much info I've absorbed from the web, some classes we both took recently and others that I know. Everything from grip/stance/breathing/trigger control - you name it.
When I finally got ready & pulled the trigger for the 1st time...BOOM! WOW I didn't think a 9mm had "that" kind of kick! - I didn't hit a damn thing.
After that initial shock .....I focused....fired....barely hit the target!
The range officer was nice (and laughing) and helped point out what he felt I was doing wrong, and let me go again.......100 rounds worth.
What I discovered that night was :
1. I need bigger grips. My large 2-handed wrap grip overlaps too much, affecting my trigger control. - so I ordered a set of HOGUE grips w/finger grooves.
2. I can't shoot worth a damn with both arms straight out infront of me, and leaning forward slightly - dropping back with my rt leg and lowering my left shoulder - (socom look) better!
3. Trying to aim with dot sights - confusing?? Ignored them, used "old" style allignment with front sight - good grouping - a little low to the left, but overall not bad
4. 10yds/25yds - very little difference in where I'm hitting, although my groupings are closer at 25?
5. If I "think" too much - I miss. If I draw and fire - I'm way more accurate?? - keep trying that
6. Not sure about this one but I was using 124gr. Blazer Ammo - maybe not the best for starting out? -so I switched to Winchester 115gr. from Walmart (mainly cause it's cheaper)
Bottom line.....I'm hooked...I luv it......and practice makes perfect! This Wed. is my next night to try again, and this time I'll keep the targets!!!
Oh, my gun firing "distracted" my wife so she shot very little, and focused her attention on my trials & tribulations and was quite amused.
ahhh coffee good tonight:drinkers: