Went to the local indoor range and put 200 rounds through my Steyr S9 and Steyr M9 at the interactive steel target range (Steel silhouettes with round steel heads that pop up remotely and randomly). This was my first time on a range like this and it was great practice for my pistol skills. I plan to frequent this range more often.
I had never been told in all my years not to chamber a round by breech-loading it. I had never had a problem before, but I did it tonight and got a round slightly jammed in the chamber. Rangemaster told me that it is bad to do, now I see why. From now on I chamber a round from the mag and then top off the mag.
Anyways, to the spoiled part. I've been wanting to get a pistol in .45acp, either Sig 220, CZ-97B, a 1911, Glock 30 or Glock 21. The range only had a G21, G30 and a SA basic 1911, so I rented all three. Now I've shot plenty of glocks in the past and was decent with them (always 9mm or .40 though) and I could not hit a thing with either the 30 or the 21 and the grips on both just "felt wrong." The Glocks felt very cheaply made compared to my Steyrs and trying them out pretty much ended any desire to buy one. Whereas I used to be able to shoot a Glock and thought I wanted one, now I would rather not even shoot one.
The Springfield 1911 was next and although I don't like the skinny feel of a single stack, I was very accurate with it. I shot two 8 shot groups of roughly 1.5" from 7 yards. I was amazed to say the least considering this was only the 2nd 1911 I had ever shot. But it still didn't feel right, I like a wider, thicker grip than a 1911.
So, because the Glocks are out of the running, I still would like to eventually try a Sig 220, CZ0-97B, and maybe another 1911. Any suggestions?
The other thing I was considering is getting a full-size 9mm to go along with my 2 Steyrs (being medium and compact sizes). A Sig 226, SA XD-9 or a CZ-97 would fit the bill nicely. We'll see.
So I have lost any desire for a Glock and feel that the grip on my Steyrs along with a Hogue Handall grip is about the best fit I've been able to find for my hands. Btw, I have about 2500 rounds through my M9 and about 1000 through my S9 (using modified S40 mags to hold 12 rounds of 9mm) and I have not had one malfunction and I continue to be amazed by their lack of muzzle flip, soft recoil and great accuracy. Now if Steyr would just make one in .45acp or .45gap.
I had never been told in all my years not to chamber a round by breech-loading it. I had never had a problem before, but I did it tonight and got a round slightly jammed in the chamber. Rangemaster told me that it is bad to do, now I see why. From now on I chamber a round from the mag and then top off the mag.
Anyways, to the spoiled part. I've been wanting to get a pistol in .45acp, either Sig 220, CZ-97B, a 1911, Glock 30 or Glock 21. The range only had a G21, G30 and a SA basic 1911, so I rented all three. Now I've shot plenty of glocks in the past and was decent with them (always 9mm or .40 though) and I could not hit a thing with either the 30 or the 21 and the grips on both just "felt wrong." The Glocks felt very cheaply made compared to my Steyrs and trying them out pretty much ended any desire to buy one. Whereas I used to be able to shoot a Glock and thought I wanted one, now I would rather not even shoot one.
The Springfield 1911 was next and although I don't like the skinny feel of a single stack, I was very accurate with it. I shot two 8 shot groups of roughly 1.5" from 7 yards. I was amazed to say the least considering this was only the 2nd 1911 I had ever shot. But it still didn't feel right, I like a wider, thicker grip than a 1911.
So, because the Glocks are out of the running, I still would like to eventually try a Sig 220, CZ0-97B, and maybe another 1911. Any suggestions?
The other thing I was considering is getting a full-size 9mm to go along with my 2 Steyrs (being medium and compact sizes). A Sig 226, SA XD-9 or a CZ-97 would fit the bill nicely. We'll see.
So I have lost any desire for a Glock and feel that the grip on my Steyrs along with a Hogue Handall grip is about the best fit I've been able to find for my hands. Btw, I have about 2500 rounds through my M9 and about 1000 through my S9 (using modified S40 mags to hold 12 rounds of 9mm) and I have not had one malfunction and I continue to be amazed by their lack of muzzle flip, soft recoil and great accuracy. Now if Steyr would just make one in .45acp or .45gap.
