WhistlinDixie
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My Dad taught me how to shoot when I was 4. I've grown up shooting. I have almost no experience with defensive caliber handguns though. I've shot alot of .22 handguns and rifles. Plenty of deer rifles and bird guns. Dad never got out his 9mm or .45 alot though. He gave me a 3 inch Rossi .357 last Christmas and I was less than impressed with my abilities.
I came down with an illness that had me in bed for a month and found The High Road. I started researching defensive handguns, concealed carry (I turned 21 in November and have already taken a class), and proper handgun shooting. I decided I wanted to add an autoloader to my arsenal and starting reading THR all day in bed. I had fired about 4 rounds through a 1991A1 Dad had sitting in the closet and decided it kicked too much for me too handle. I just knew I wanted a 9mm. Manufacturers, Models, and Prices zinged through my head but I knew I'd never get a chance to see many of these guns.
I started fondling Dad's pistols. His Glock 19 was OKish in my hand. I shot horribly with it. The CZ75 felt a little fat and the trigger reach was almost too long (i have tiny hands). Then I pulled down the Colt. It felt perfect. I figured I would end up buying a 1911 in 9mm. Well yesterday I found some bone or antler grips of some type and decided to accompany my buddy to his land and give it a shot. I picked up a cheap Gunmate shoulder holster just to keep it accessible and out of the way while we were shooting and riding around the property. If anyone has any experience with that holster Id appreciate some tips on proper fit and what not, it worked fairly well the way i had it set up.
I ended up loving the .45. I'm a fairly heavyset guy so I shouldnt have been surprised I could handle it, I just had that childhood fear in the back of my head. I ran about 100 rounds through it. I shot much better than I thought I would. We shot the pistols at mostly 10 yards. I foolishly didn't take any pictures of my targets. I put one or two in the bullseye every mag. I would say my smallest group would have probably been 2-3 inches. It wasnt spectacular, but I'm excited about it. My buddy and I have decided to shoot as much as work allows this summer. Planning on going again next weekend. I've got to go to academy and stock up on FMJ and build a couple of target stands. Dad is going to miss this one.
My friend's M1 Carbine. Had a blast with it.
and a little video my buddy shot of me with the M1 and 1911
http://s381.photobucket.com/albums/oo253/Mintbandit71/?action=view¤t=010-6.mp4
I came down with an illness that had me in bed for a month and found The High Road. I started researching defensive handguns, concealed carry (I turned 21 in November and have already taken a class), and proper handgun shooting. I decided I wanted to add an autoloader to my arsenal and starting reading THR all day in bed. I had fired about 4 rounds through a 1991A1 Dad had sitting in the closet and decided it kicked too much for me too handle. I just knew I wanted a 9mm. Manufacturers, Models, and Prices zinged through my head but I knew I'd never get a chance to see many of these guns.
I started fondling Dad's pistols. His Glock 19 was OKish in my hand. I shot horribly with it. The CZ75 felt a little fat and the trigger reach was almost too long (i have tiny hands). Then I pulled down the Colt. It felt perfect. I figured I would end up buying a 1911 in 9mm. Well yesterday I found some bone or antler grips of some type and decided to accompany my buddy to his land and give it a shot. I picked up a cheap Gunmate shoulder holster just to keep it accessible and out of the way while we were shooting and riding around the property. If anyone has any experience with that holster Id appreciate some tips on proper fit and what not, it worked fairly well the way i had it set up.
I ended up loving the .45. I'm a fairly heavyset guy so I shouldnt have been surprised I could handle it, I just had that childhood fear in the back of my head. I ran about 100 rounds through it. I shot much better than I thought I would. We shot the pistols at mostly 10 yards. I foolishly didn't take any pictures of my targets. I put one or two in the bullseye every mag. I would say my smallest group would have probably been 2-3 inches. It wasnt spectacular, but I'm excited about it. My buddy and I have decided to shoot as much as work allows this summer. Planning on going again next weekend. I've got to go to academy and stock up on FMJ and build a couple of target stands. Dad is going to miss this one.
My friend's M1 Carbine. Had a blast with it.
and a little video my buddy shot of me with the M1 and 1911
http://s381.photobucket.com/albums/oo253/Mintbandit71/?action=view¤t=010-6.mp4
I have had my heart set on purchasing a Colt Gold Cup for a while now but have to save up some bones. The Colt feels just right in my hand...I know how you feel about your dads colt.