Indoor shooting range

[Ray Sametz]

Did something I have not done in 40 years, fired a pistol today. Buddy took me to the range today, not bad for this old fart!!!! This could get addicting.

 

[bsmtboy2]

Ray, shooting is just as much fun as racing. I go regularly to local indoor range,when the weather is nice I use the outdoor range. Get your CCW and we can have some fun when you come down.

 

[Andy Greene]

Not bad for an old fart

What kinda pistol did ya shoot ?

 

[Ray Sametz]

Not bad for an old fart

What kinda pistol did ya shoot ?

Bucks mark, Browning 22 target pistol. Had a brain fart

half way thru the first clip, repositioned my left thumb from under to the top and OUCH the slide got my knuckle good.

Not bad for after 40 years, at least I didn't shoot my eye out.

 

[Don Ferrette]

I'm WAY overdue to get to the range. While I know the 5.56 rifles will be no issue to sight in I'm certain I'll be rusty as hell with the .45 Glock.

 

[Robert Pickard]

Headed to the range monday 50 percent off on mondays

 

[Kevin Sheren]

Heck Ray when the ORANGE DOT is 12" in diameter any one could hit it at 10 feet!! LOL

Nice shooting

Kevin

 

[Doug Smock]

Nice work Ray.

My son turned me onto a Springfield XD-9 this morning. I think I like it!

 

[Ray Sametz]

Heck Ray when the ORANGE DOT is 12" in diameter any one could hit it at 10 feet!! LOL

Nice shooting

Kevin

6" target at 25'. Beginners luck.

Nice work Ray.

My son turned me onto a Smithfield XD-9 this morning. I think I like it!

That's my problem Doug, think I like it. That's how model boating started 25 years ago!!!!!

 

[Doug Smock]

 

[JimZaremski]

I'd talk about what I did at the range today, but then someone would drag it off into the usual "Obummer" nonsense so I'll refrain.

 

[Marty Slater]

ok I have been thinking of buying my own pistol

I have shot friends pistols [ not much]

if I had 1 I would take the classes an try to be responsible about it

now for the million dollar question

which 1 ya I know Ford Chevy Harley Honda

I am thinking 9mm

let it begin oh ya

please lets keep this reasonable

mines bigger one of a kind most trickiest most bad ass most prettiest

most dependable most bang for the buck

lets just see if 2 of you guys can agree on this 1

Marty

 

[Rick Sowell]

Sig Sauer P320, Springfield Armory XDM, my favorites

 

[Robert Pickard]

There are several that are good i have a taruis and love it

 

[Andy Greene]

I have a Smith and Wesson and really like it.

 

[Don Ferrette]

On a semi auto pistol dollar for dollar in my opinion a Glock is hard to beat. Dependable, easy to clean and maintain, superbly engineered. I opted for a .45ACP because IF a situation ever happens where it's life or death, all it takes is one shot anywhere to the torso and the threat is going down.

 

[JimZaremski]

On a semi auto pistol dollar for dollar in my opinion a Glock is hard to beat. Dependable, easy to clean and maintain, superbly engineered. I opted for a .45ACP because IF a situation ever happens where it's life or death, all it takes is one shot anywhere to the torso and the threat is going down.

I kind of take the opposite mindset, I have a 42 in .380. I figure in any situation I might find myself in, if I can't resolve it with a .380 I'm pretty much toast anyway.

 

[moparbarn]

Marty, my best advice is to find a gun shop with a range that will let you test fire various guns. That is the only way you will find a gun that you like, are accurate with, fits your hand (this aspect can be customized) & you feel comfortable with. If a gun doesn't meet those criteria you won't enjoy shooting it, probably won't be accurate with it & may even be "scared"/hesitant to use it. Different guns feel MUCH different in different calibers. The home/personal defense rounds available do a good job of making the calibers in the middle of the size range very effective, and those midrange calibers are generally more comfortable to shoot. Once you find one that "fits", it will be like an old friend (-; All the well known/popular guns are good weapons, find the one that you enjoy most. DO NOT shop by price only, consider them all & read reviews by owners, also gun magazine articles concerning your "short list". My personal favorites are revolvers, I can stay on target best with one. My all time favorite is my 1971 Colt Cobra Airweight with a 2" barrel in 38 SPL. Light, easy to carry & surprisingly accurate. The only variation from stock was different grips to better fit my hand, something you can do to most any pistol. Hope this helps you make your choice (-:

 

[Ray Sametz]

Marty, my best advice is to find a gun shop with a range that will let you test fire various guns. That is the only way you will find a gun that you like, are accurate with, fits your hand (this aspect can be customized) & you feel comfortable with. If a gun doesn't meet those criteria you won't enjoy shooting it, probably won't be accurate with it & may even be "scared"/hesitant to use it. Different guns feel MUCH different in different calibers. The home/personal defense rounds available do a good job of making the calibers in the middle of the size range very effective, and those midrange calibers are generally more comfortable to shoot. Once you find one that "fits", it will be like an old friend (-; All the well known/popular guns are good weapons, find the one that you enjoy most. DO NOT shop by price only, consider them all & read reviews by owners, also gun magazine articles concerning your "short list". My personal favorites are revolvers, I can stay on target best with one. My all time favorite is my 1971 Colt Cobra Airweight with a 2" barrel in 38 SPL. Light, easy to carry & surprisingly accurate. The only variation from stock was different grips to better fit my hand, something you can do to most any pistol. Hope this helps you make your choice (-:

That's exactly what my buddy suggested. Sounds like good advice to me. I'm leaning toward a revolver also, easy to collect your brass.

 

[moparbarn]

Let me correct 1 thing, I said different guns can feel MUCH different in different calibers. I meant to say the SAME gun can feel MUCH different in different calibers.