Not just the guns, but all the stuff that goes with them
For those interested in joining me for the above, here are the details.
So far, about half a dozen people have expressed interest in said activity, so I’m going to reserve about four or five lanes when I go over there later today.
Please note the rules for the range, as per the above link.
Also, we may do a festive brunch / lunch afterwards, depending on interest.
From this article cometh these words of wisdom:
“Choose your small carry gun to be similar to the big gun you shoot best.”
…because in almost all cases, the “pocket” guns are more difficult to shoot than the regular “big” guns.
I can attest to that, because my “backup” S&W .38 Airweight is not just small, but teeny. That said, it is my backup and I almost never carry it as my primary piece — i.e. I carry it when I go to check the mailbox inside the apartment complex — because I know that in terms of results, my 1911 is an order of magnitude better in my hands.
However, the question then arises: why carry the Airweight at all?
Maybe I should dump the little revolver in favor of something like the “pocket” 1911:
And the budget option:
…although because it’s a carry gun, cost is not really an issue because my life may depend on it. That said, the Girsan has garnered plenty of good reviews from the people who use them.
I’ve carried a Colt Officer (and their Combat Commander) before too, so no issues there.
Of course, I’d stick with .45 ACP over any other cartridge (200 words of explanation plus innumerable past writings elided), and yes, I’d prefer a 1911 action because in my time I’ve shot more 1911 handguns than all the others combined, so why bother to learn a new action? [/OldFart]
It’s definitely something to chew over.
A few people have written to me, wanting to participate in the Jan 21 Real New Year ‘s Day Shoot. Here are the details:
Date / time: Tuesday Jan 21 — 10am
Venue: Texas Legends Gun Range (Allen TX)
Their only restriction is no aluminum cartridge casings (CCI Blazer, etc.). Also, once a gun is uncased in a lane, it has to stay there and may not be passed around (a sensible rule, I think).
All “new” shooters need to sign in and fill out the waivers, so if you’ve never shot at Legends before, you may want to arrive a little before 10am to register.
As for guns: we should probably stick to handguns / pistol-caliber rifles / AR-AK types. (“Long” / high-power rifles will need to use the 2-lane 50-yard rifle range.)
If you’re over 60, the range fee before lunch time is $14 / half-hour or so + 1 free target (hence the proposed meeting time). Excellent deal.
All interested parties are welcome, including girlfriends/wives/mistresses and adult children. Depending on the response, I may go ahead and reserve a set of lanes for us, so please drop me a note if you’re interested in joining in on the fun. I shouldn’t really have to remind anyone of this, but this is my “home” range, so best behavior and good shooting manners are required.
I myself will be bringing a couple of “interesting” guns, just for the general benefit, with “sufficient” ammo for their enjoyment. Feel free to do the same.
Sent to me by a Reader:
Based on the chart below, I’m thinking FULL, but I’m no expert.
All suggestions are welcome.
I was going to write a bit about this article (Is The .22 Mag Overrated?), but after just a little digging in the archives, I discovered that I’ve talked lots and lots about the thing and I wouldn’t want to get boring on the topic.
So y’all can just go and read what Will Brantley has to say. It’s all good.
I like his rifle setup, by the way, even if it does have a plastic fantastic stock:
Those wiseguys at GarandThumb have a blast with an old 1911, and then compare it to a modern tricked-out 1911.
A brilliant — I mean brilliant — intro, and a conclusion about the old 1911 which made me nod with agreement.
As some other wise-ass once said:
