Thursday, December 18, 2008

Shooty Goodness

Coworker and I went to the range today. Took my built-battle-rifle, Jim Doyle, and Paul Nelson (USPC9 and SIG220, for those that don't remember the names).

First up was 60 rounds through the rifle, 5 per person at the 50yard target. My friend got 5 out of thirty on a sheet of paper, I got 30 out of 30. Iron sights only. Pretty damn good. One weird malfunction, the gun failed to chamber a round like 2/3s through the second mag. Broke it open, made sure nothing was jammed, put it back together, lit up the target again.

Next up was the SIG 220. I brought 16 rounds per person, a mag and ammo for a reload. First shot was a bullseye, and I tore a grouping about 2in by 3in just below the center. My friend did equally well, grouping the shots lower but all together. I like this pistol more and more every time I shoot it.

Next, we loaded 5 rounds a piece into each of the magazines for the USPC9 and went to town. Less accurate, which was not my last experience with the gun. Grouped nice, but grouped in a different place every mag. Still kept them all on the paper, which is good for a carry gun at 15 yards.

I've introduced 3 people to shooting this year. Next year we try for 5.

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