Masks And The Range do not go together. Not when the mask is a horses head. You need good visibility when shooting! I vote Neigh on this one.
First Strike:
Wearing something that restricts your vision like a horse mask while holding a loaded weapon just doesn’t make sense.
Second Strike:
Firing into a target at close range. Shrapnel anyone?
Third Strike:
No ear protection. I put an arrow on it to prove it:
Proper Grip and Stance
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
No one wanted to go to the range with me today so it was a solo trip. No worries, I still had Range Day Fun and did a great round robin of different hand guns. I used paper targets and put Splatterburst Stickers over my first punches to make the targets last longer. Paper targets are cheap. By using a few Splatterburst Targets on them, I can still tell when I hit my targets easily.
CZ P10c and S&W M5
For this exercise I put a few Splatterburst Targets up the side and in the 10 ring. I then went through a few handguns to see which I could score hits with.
Target Exersize
I also learned a life lesson. Next time I’ll make these images larger and go from top to bottom instead of trying to squeeze them across in a single row.
My Messy Desk
All in all I put a 100 rounds through the CZ P10c, S&W M586, and the M&P 22, and 50 through the Glock 23. This was a screw up on my part. I only put one box of ammo in my ammo box when I left.
Glock 23
After taking a few at this target with the Glock, I switched up and hit the 10 ring with my first shot on the S&W M586. If I could only have one revolver, it would definitely bye the S&W M586. If I could only have one semi auto, its a bit tougher. I love my CZ 75 SP-01 but the CZ P10c is just such a slick piece of gear. Once I put a few hundred more rounds through it I’m pretty sure my semi auto gun of choice will end up being the CZ P10c.
M586 for the Bulls Eye
If you are heading out for some Range Day Fun just remember to be safe and put on eyes and ears. I also like to wear a good pair of Shooting Gloves. It helps break them in and also trains me on how the Gloves can slightly changer the grip on each weapon.
After figuring out how to sight with this it was fun to shoot.
10/07/2016
50
The thing I'm starting to love about this Glock is how clean it shoots - and how easy it is to clean - because it doesn't seem to get that dirty.
09/04/2015
50
Just a quick outing to start off our weekend.
05/09/2015
150
My youngest was funny when he was shooting this . I don't really feel the difference between the .40 and the 9mm, but he said he can really tell the difference.
04/26/2015
100
My buddy is going through a divorce and needed some cash. So I got a very nice gun that had barely any rounds down the barrel for half the retail price.
RANGE DAY 7 was spent with a close family friend. She had a ball and we stepped up from .22 LR to 9mm. Start new shooters slow!
Today was a big range day for lots of reasons.
The first is that I finally got to shoot my new CZ P10-C. I finished my FFL paperwork and picked it up the other day, but today was the first day I got to go to the range.
CZ P10-C Unboxing
I read a lot of reviews and my final decision came down to three guns. The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield, Springfield XD Service, and the CZ P10-C. Why isn’t the Glock 19 on the list? I have to be honest, I’m not a huge Glock fan, and the only reason I own a G23 is because I bought it from a buddy going through a divorce. I never say never, but its likely to be the only Glock I own.
The runner up was the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield. I’ve got two different buddies who own this and I’ve gotten to shoot about a hundred rounds in total through two different examples. It fit my hand well, was honestly a little cheaper than what I got the CZ P10-C for, but it also felt just a little bit less solid. In the end, it was close, but the parts on the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield feel just a little looser, a little less solid. It was my runner up, and the honest truth is that I will likely end up buying one in the future.
Third place went to the Springfield XD Service. I didn’t get to shoot this gun, but I did get to hold it and rack the slide. It didn’t fit my hand that well and some of the reviews I read made me questions its long term reliability.
That is how I became the owner of this beautiful CZ P10-C.
CZ P10-C
The weapon comes with two clips, and yes, I already bought a few spare mags. I have to be honest, I love this gun, but I also have the same issue that many others have complained about. The slide release is amazingly tight. I can release it if I use a lot of force. It’s much easier just to pull back on the slide to release it.
I put half a case of 9mm through the gun today, which did help loosen it ever so slightly, but I will likely be buying the Apex Extended Slide Release, I just need to find one in stock. I’m pretty sure it will continue to loosen, but I like the larger lever the Apex provides in any case.
1000 9mm Rounds
Should that turn you off the CZ P10-C? Sure, it’s a little annoying to need to put a few hundred rounds or buy an upgrade to make it work 100%, but that is offset by the rest of the gun. This thing is just a tack driver.
Someone left a pin on the target post, so I put it on top.
Push Pin Target
I hit it in about five rounds. The interesting part is that when you look at the top of the two by four, you can see where the round scored the wood.
Bullet Track
My son thought it was a fluke. He shut up after I did the same thing two more times. Then we ran out of push pins. No, I’m not a naturally gifted shooter, but I do target shoot whenever I can, and practice and time with the same gun in your hand makes all the difference.
Long story short, yes, I really am pleased with my purchase.
What does a few clips through a single target look like?
6 Inch Target After 100 Rounds
When the other stalls are full, you kind of have to wait for everyone to need to hang targets. I also like to put the 1cm orange targets in random places and clear them. My best was 2 out of 3 with a single clip with my CZ P10-C. I hope that tell you what a straight shooter thing was.
On a side note, my son also had an amazing day. Today was his first day shooting the Smith & Wesson M586.
Ry’s First Shot with the M586
For the record, this is my son who’s had over a hundred eye surgeries, and yes, when the Zombie Apocalypse starts, he’s my right hand man. This was his first six round cylinder after a target change.
The second exciting thing for the day was that we took one of our family friends to the range for the first time. She had wanted to try to shoot after a bad experience in the past. The first time she went to shoot someone handed her a larger caliber gun. She doesn’t know what it was. She just knew that when she shot it, it hurt her hand, wrist, and was crying. That is not how you introduce someone to shooting if you want them to continue and enjoy the sport.
I put one round in the M&P22 and slowly let her get comfortable until she was loading a full clip and enjoying the experience. For a first time shooter, she did awesome. She was hitting the target, and having fun.
After figuring out how to sight with this it was fun to shoot.
10/07/2016
50
The thing I'm starting to love about this Glock is how clean it shoots - and how easy it is to clean - because it doesn't seem to get that dirty.
09/04/2015
50
Just a quick outing to start off our weekend.
05/09/2015
150
My youngest was funny when he was shooting this . I don't really feel the difference between the .40 and the 9mm, but he said he can really tell the difference.
04/26/2015
100
My buddy is going through a divorce and needed some cash. So I got a very nice gun that had barely any rounds down the barrel for half the retail price.
Remember, if you use GunBroker, or live in South Jersey, stay away from County Sports in Carney’s Point NJ. They have horrible customer service and will screw you over to make an extra $5 bucks. How do I know, because that’s what they did to me.
If you are heading out for some Range Day Fun just remember to be safe and put on eyes and ears. I also like to wear a good pair of Shooting Gloves. It helps break them in and also trains me on how the Gloves can slightly changer the grip on each weapon.
A Glock Croc is Bad Gun Handling. This is not a safe method to store a handgun. Weapons should be stored in holsters!
Yes, I know its a Smith & Wesson, but that doesn’t rhyme does it?
In any case, never use anything as a holster that wasn’t designed to be a holster. This is how you lose a toe or shoot someone else by accident when you go to pull the gun free.
Be careful, be safe, and always wear eyes and ears when shooting.
Proper Grip and Stance
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
There is no such thing as a Makeshift Holsters. Anything not built to be a holster is just an accident waiting to be happen.
Don’t do this.
Buy a holster made for your firearm, making and using Makeshift Holsters is very dangerous. Yes, I am aware he’s probably joking and using that accessory pad as a joke. It doesn’t matter. Someone who isn’t aware may think this is a good idea. It is not.
Proper Grip and Stance
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
I live in a state where 10 round magazines are the most you can own legally. Having a lower capacity means I want more mags. Know what I mean? So I decided to stock up on mags for my Glock 23. I was surprised to see the massive price difference between OEM and Pro Mags.
Pricing
I paid $30 for a single Glock Factory Mag.
That price seems reasonable until I saw that I could get 4 Pro Mags for $67, or $16.75 apiece.
So how do Pro Mags compare?
On price they are clearly a winner.
Functionality
On functionality they aren’t quite 100%. They function flawlessly when it came to semi auto action. I didn’t have any issues with feeds or seating the mags. Where things didn’t work quite as well was on ejecting the magazines.
Part of the reason to have lots of magazines is so you can quickly reload. Drop the empty, load the next magazine. This is where the pro mags didn’t quite hold up to the OEM parts.
Yes, I first tried with empty mags, then was curious if a loaded mags weight would help it drop , which it did not. I was the only one at the range, and the weapon was always pointed down range. Don’t try this at home unless you can do it safely.
I think the reason the Pro Mags don’t drop without being pulled is that their retention notch appears to be significantly deeper than the OEM mags.
Pro Mag to Glock OEM comparison.
I am not a gun smith, so these are just my novice observations. Having said that, there is clearly a functional difference between these two mags.
If you look really carefully, you will also see that the edges of the release on the Pro Mag is not quite as clean.
The edge of the molding is rough and has bits of plastic/polymer that sticks off.
My next step is to clean those edges up with a small file and see if that improves the clip release.
In the end these Pro Mags are fine for the range, but I wouldn’t be putting them on a carry rig or rely on them in this state for a bug out / survival situation.
For the price though, these are great for the range.
I’m finally able to get around and feel good enough to get back out to the range. This was more than a regular range day though! Why? Because it was also my first outing with my new (to me) Smith & Wesson M586.
I didn’t hesitate. I had the option to get the M686 in stainless or the M586 which is blued. The blued M586 just calls to me.
How can you not pick the blued version? I just love the blued steel and the classic wooden grips.
I fell in love with Smith & Wesson revolvers years ago when my father in law took me to the range with his M686. That was over two decades ago now, and even though he’s since passed, i still remember spending time with him at the range.
M586 Shooting
How does this M586 shoot? This Smith & Wesson is just smooth as butter. It feels like it was made for my hand, and the action is honestly the smoothest I’ve ever felt.
At 30 feet, I was honestly very happy with my first twelve shots.
It’s a six inch target, so I felt like it was a good beginning. Add in the fact that I’m just now up and on my feet and able to get around reliably, and I was doubly happy. Back issues suck, so being able to get out to the range was super special today.
There were really two main things I appreciated when switching between these two pistols.
M586 vs M64
The first was the action. The M586 benefits from 10 years of advancements over the M64. The Model 64 came out in 1970, while the Model 586 was released in 1980. The trigger on the Model 586 is incredibly smooth. It doesn’t matter if I was firing in single, or double action, the trigger on this Model 586 was just perfect.
The second was felt recoil. The Model 586 is obviously chambered in .357 Magnum and was designed to handle rounds that would destroy the Model 64’s frame. That basically equates to a revolver that is just a little beefier, and when firing .38’s, the Model 586 barely feels any kick at all.
Overall, I’m incredibly happy with my new Model 586 and can’t wait to get out to the range again.
I only had one box of 100 rounds, of .38 left, so once that was sent down range I shot an equal amount of .22 and .40.
When it comes to the .22, it is basically a nail driver.
I was in a 30 foot stall for all my shooting today, so I can’t really complain about anything. My first Smith & Wesson M&P 22 round were all within an inch and a half. What more can you want?
Every time we go shooting the wheel gun is always the one we run out of ammo for.
6/13/2020
100
First outing of 2020.
10/07/2016
150
This really is one of my favorites. Pulling back the hammer forces me to pause - which usually helps my aim.
09/04/2015
50
Just a quick outing to start off our weekend.
05/09/2015
150
The .38 is clearly a fun gun to shoot. Everyone was waiting to shoot it and I only brought three boxes of ammo for it - and they went quick.
04/26/2015
100
Everyone loves the semi autos but for some reason they always keep reaching for the wheel gun too. There is just something about pulling back the hammer and firing with a good wheel gun.
04/25/2015
100
My son wanted to shoot the revolver so I took him out to the club. He had a ball.
03/28/2015
200
My brother went through all my 38 ammo! But it was worth it, he was hitting the target much better with the revolver. I don't think he likes the sites on my CZ or Glock.
I made this Smith & Wesson 586 purchase in the midst of an ammo shortage. It only took me a few weeks to find some ammo. Sure, emptying a clip is fun. There is just something about a wheel gun that calls to my spirit though. I can set the trigger, aim, and fire.
The other benefit of a wheel gun is it will never go out of battery! Unlike a semi auto which will commonly fail if you get tackled and have to defend yourself with an assailant right on top of you – a wheel gun is going to go off even if its nose is pressed into your attacker.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as though they are loaded.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
Wear good Safety Gear and learn the proper skills to shoot safety.
This is not how you take Headshots. This is Bad Gun Handling and could end up getting someone killed. Don’t do this!
There are fingers on the triggers! With a twitchy finger this guy will get his Headshots spread all over the walls. This is just scary on so many levels.
I can’t even begin to say how dangerous and bad this is. Guns pointed at a head, fingers on triggers…
Proper Grip and Stance
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
Shooting Yoga with no eyes, and no ears is not a great way to practice. Put on protective gear, and do your yoga when you leave the range!
Shooting Yoga sounds cool but could end up in disaster. Do your yoga. Then go to the range. Combining both is just Bad Gun Handling.
Sure it might look cool, but when you are handling a firearm all your attention should be on the weapon – not on how well you are balancing.
Proper Grip and Stance
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
