My range report today. A good and enjoyable time.

[KingPolymer-III]

Well, everyone had something else to do today so nobody could make it to the range with me, so I went by myself, Usually I have at least two or three of us meet for breakfast at Bob Evans or ChickFilet.
Nobody could make it this time around, so I went by myself for several hours. Got there around 10am after doing some quick errands. Got a haircut, went to the post office, did some grocery shopping, etc.
I wolfed down two egg mcmuffins and a diet coke on the way there through the McDonalds drivethrough.
I set up at the 15 yrd. line against a standard NRA slowfire black bullseye. This is where we shoot
www.antelopeclub.org I took my CZ75 compact in .40SW and my Sig SP2022 in the same cal. It seems that I am shooting more and more .40SW. and why not? its the perfect cartridge for self defense and anything else for that matter. I dryfired the night before and did my gripmaster excersises, as I do five times a week. While dryfiring, I observe the front sight and try to minimize all moment. I do it in both SA and DA. I took with me 150 rounds of Magtech 165 gr. FMJ 3 packs total of 50 cartridges each.
I decided to shoot 5 round mags and 15 sets with each gun for a total of 75 rounds in each gun. Economy of use tends to yield better results for me and many others, its like eating smaller portions, you make the best of it, Brian Enos talks about it in his Practical Shooting beyond Fundamentals book.
I took my time and shot slowly and methodically, yielding 1/2- 1 inch groups. Alot of folks were "spraying and praying". I approached several and told them to slow down. I told them if they practice the fundamentals, the speed will come if they ever need it in a tactical situation, but at least they will be doing things correctly if they needed.
There were zero malfunctions in either gun. I have come to the conclusion that these two guns are ideal for both home defense and for carry. They are simply perfect in my opinion. I just enjoy them beyond words.
Before I started shooting both of them, I transitioned with my Ruger MKIII .22LR target pistol with a string of 20 rounds. It works best for me when I transition from a .22 upwards. , it is working very well.
After shooting the .40SW guns, I went to the 25 yard line and shot my Ruger MKIII against the same size target, the NRA slowfire 25 yrd black bullseye, groups were about 1-2.5 inches. I shot all my guns standing up. I did however flintch once with my Ruger, but that was my fault. I was tired, I should have just stopped shooting, but I was on a roll. So I shot a total of 194 cartridges, 150 .40SW Magtech 165 gr, and CCI standard velocity .22LR , which was 44 rounds.
I don't see any reason to shoot more than 200 rds per range session. Make the best of it, don't overwhelm yourself, why do that? I think if we use economy of use, it helps. I am reading more and more from Brian Enos and Rob Latham. Good stuff.
So I ended the day by going through the Wendy's drivethrough and getting a diet coke on the way back. When I got home, my bladder was very full and I rushed to the bathroom and then I cleaned my guns, and now I am here typing, so all and all a very good day at the range. It was very busy, I enjoyed it though, I had a long week at work. I underwrite commercial mortgage transactions, so it can be stressful at times, but this was so relaxing. In many aspects it is a great endorphine release, I don't understand how people can choose any other hobby, I simply love it. I also was able to schedule one concealed weapon student when she asked for my business card. I will be administering the Florida concealed carry class to her next weekend, so that was also nice. As an NRA certified pistol instructor, the range has let me pass out my business cards, its good publicity for them, and I get to do one on one classes.
Also, please share your latest range experience.

God bless,
Brian.

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Range time is a wonderful thing. I, too, have eschewed the spray and pray mentality - accurate shooting is more interesting than Hollywooding.

[Walt-Sherrill]

Quote:I don't see any reason to shoot more than 200 rds per range session. Make the best of it, don't overwhelm yourself, why do that? I think if we use economy of use, it helps. I am reading more and more from Brian Enos and Rob Latham. Good stuff.

I agree.

If you're trying to improve, more than that and you're just repeating your mistakes.

The Enos book is very good -- but putting it into practice is going to take me a year or two.  (Although the theory underlying what he talks about is useful on day one.)

[KingPolymer-III]

Walt:
    He (Enos) also talks about the tremendous benefits of transitioning with a good .22 target pistol and even an airgun.  Dryfiring is key.
   This is why I get very frustrated sometimes when gunshops refer cwp students to me , and many of them have never shot a pistol before and the gunshops sell them a .357
   I always have my students either first shoot a .22 or an airgun.  We dryfire using dummy rounds and then a .22
  Alot of these so called "machomen" gunshop owners like to show off to female students and have them purchase a snubnose .357 or a Glock 27 in .40.    Many of these students relay their first experience to me and there are alot of bad habits that need to be reversed.  The first time they shoot a mini .357 or .40, they almost fall back flat on their arse.
  Alot of my students have actually listened and took my advise, they purchased a Ruger MKII/III,  or a Beretta Neos, and a Walther P22 or Sig Mosquitto,    several months later, many relay to me alot of thanks for the best investment they ever made.  
  One female student made me laugh very hard the other day.  She went back to the same gunshop who sold her the Rossi 2 inch .357 and asked for a Walther P22 as well.  Bubba behind the counter asked her.
  "what do you want a .22 for ?  , it aint gonna stop a badguy like the .357 I sold you honey!!"
  Her response.
  "I am not trading in the Rossi,  I am buying a .22 so that I can learn to shoot better than you!!!"

  That made my day.  

[Boogalou]

Quote:Also, please share your latest range experience.

Ok, last Thursday I took my CZ40B, CZ75, & customized Norinco to the rifle/pistol range.  As usual, I was the only one there since it's a conservation club and most of the members are into skeet or trap shooting.  Put my targets up at 15 yards.

Started with the CZ40B and my 165 gr. reloads.  Gun performed fine except for one FTF on the second shot. (?)  After that 100 more rounds with no problem and fine  accuracy.

Next was the Norinco with around 75 200 gr. plated Berry wadcutters over 5.3 grains of Green Dot.  Accuracy was superb as usual and pistol performed flawlessly.

Also put 100 reloads through the CZ75 with typical accuracy and no failures.

I did shoot at a few tincans at 25 yards+ with the Nork and CZ75 and it was gratifying to hit them once in awhile.

The other thing I've noticed is that whenever I shoot my 1911's, going back to the CZ's takes some getting used to the trigger again.  Sometimes I think I should stick to one or the other when I go shooting but maybe I'm being to anal about it.  

All & all, a good day shooting.

[KingPolymer-III]

"The other thing I've noticed is that whenever I shoot my 1911's, going back to the CZ's takes some getting used to the trigger again. Sometimes I think I should stick to one or the other when I go shooting but maybe I'm being to anal about it. "

  Very nice report.   I would also advise that you dryfire the specific guns you are going to take with you to the range the night before.  Getting used to the specific model ergonomically and the nuances of the trigger is something that dryfiring will reinforce, no matter how good you have the fundamentals of trigger control in place, getting the "feel" of the trigger the night before with dryfiring is of tremendous benefit, particularly with the specific model.