Saturday, May 09, 2009
Well, Shoot
Yup, that's what we did today. Took the little S&W (and Hubby's Ruger something .22) out to the outdoor range and ran some rounds thru 'em.
Anyway, Although the little gun has some kick, it's not too bad and I managed to hit the target consistently at about 25 yards (the short ones were taken up with a CCP class). Hit the center a couple of times, which isn't too bad for a lady who hasn't handled a gun in 15 years, has never shot something of this caliber, and was shooting at a target a good distance away with a 2" barrel.
We ran a couple of rounds of +p through - much bigger bang and I've gotta work on my accuracy with them.
Just finished getting a quick cleaning lesson, so now she's all shiny again and put up for the night.
I've decided I like the gun a lot. I was a little worried it would be too much for me, but far from it. The +p was at the edge of my comfort range, but that'll fix with practice.
Now, the guy with the pistol using shot shells (410?), now HE was loud. The range officer made some comment that it'd be a good gun to use if you can't see worth a darn, 'cause you're pretty sure to hit something anyway :)
There was a guy in the store buying the same pistol I have, and another couple came to shoot after a bit, she also had the same 637 I do. Very popular handgun, apparently.
We couldn't bring most of our targets home, since the range was backing up the targets with manure, rather than straight straw. Guess they ran out of straw. After all the rains, and some large caliber firearms (and a rapidly warming day), the back of the targets were rather icky and aromatic.
The forecast tstorms never came - at least not here - but it is a bit sticky tonight.
Tomorrow will be cooler, my only plan is to see if I can fill my propane cylinder, I've some roo burgers for dinner tomorrow night.
Anyway, Although the little gun has some kick, it's not too bad and I managed to hit the target consistently at about 25 yards (the short ones were taken up with a CCP class). Hit the center a couple of times, which isn't too bad for a lady who hasn't handled a gun in 15 years, has never shot something of this caliber, and was shooting at a target a good distance away with a 2" barrel.
We ran a couple of rounds of +p through - much bigger bang and I've gotta work on my accuracy with them.
Just finished getting a quick cleaning lesson, so now she's all shiny again and put up for the night.
I've decided I like the gun a lot. I was a little worried it would be too much for me, but far from it. The +p was at the edge of my comfort range, but that'll fix with practice.
Now, the guy with the pistol using shot shells (410?), now HE was loud. The range officer made some comment that it'd be a good gun to use if you can't see worth a darn, 'cause you're pretty sure to hit something anyway :)
There was a guy in the store buying the same pistol I have, and another couple came to shoot after a bit, she also had the same 637 I do. Very popular handgun, apparently.
We couldn't bring most of our targets home, since the range was backing up the targets with manure, rather than straight straw. Guess they ran out of straw. After all the rains, and some large caliber firearms (and a rapidly warming day), the back of the targets were rather icky and aromatic.
The forecast tstorms never came - at least not here - but it is a bit sticky tonight.
Tomorrow will be cooler, my only plan is to see if I can fill my propane cylinder, I've some roo burgers for dinner tomorrow night.
// posted by TravelCat @ 10:48 PM 
