Anyone here into firearms?

DeliriousClam · 06-04-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

My delton was $599 or $699 I can't remember.

Either way it's my favorite. Have a buschmaster, dpms, and sig as well.

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Rusty · 06-04-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Cabelas has them on sell for around $600 I think.

urdeliveryguy · 06-05-2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Its a solid rifle. I love mine.

DeliriousClam · 06-05-2017, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Cabelas has them on sell for around $600 I think.

Unfortunately there's no Cabelas near me. I'd have to order online (or go to Delaware which is the closest store) Pay a transfer fee of $60 and another $15 for a background check. If I get it from the same place I got my VP9, I'm hoping they'll cut me a break.

I know sometimes companies have rebates also sometimes

DeliriousClam · 06-07-2017, 08:54 PM

I went to the range for a little more practice I like to think I'm getting better

First one is 9mm from 10 yards.

This one is my friend's 5.56 from 25 yards.

I think I'm getting better

Rusty · 06-07-2017, 09:19 PM

Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up.

Ghostvette · 06-08-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up.

Those are not bad for being a new shooter. While head shots look cool on paper, fundamentally, you should focus on the 10 & 10x ring (center mass). From a tactical stand point, a head shot is easier to miss. All the target would have to do is move the head a couple of inches, and no kill shot. With a center mass shot, a couple of inches either way is still putting the target out of the fight.

Chuck33079 · 06-08-2017, 07:35 AM

Honestly, I'm not sold on silhouette targets for practice. I'm partial to NRA Bullseye 25yd targets. I also don't think you learn as much inside of 10yds. Move that target back, and shoot slower.

Rusty · 06-08-2017, 08:57 AM

At the gun club. We have knock down targets that we shoot at. The range is 25 yards. 5 round targets, 6", 5", 4", 3" 2". Once you knock them down, you can reset them by pulling a rope. That 2" is hard to hit. We've used everything from .22's to S&W 500 on them.

DeliriousClam · 06-08-2017, 12:07 PM

I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to?

SgtGoldy · 06-08-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to?

Cyborg arms

Ghostvette · 06-08-2017, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to?

From what I've seen, that comes from two factors, upper body strength and relaxation. A couple of things that work for me, don't grip the pistol real tight and you have to relax. If you try and squeeze the pistol real tight to stop the movement, you wind up creating movement because the arms and shoulders tense up, causing movement, which creates a never-ending cycle. A firm grip and keep the body relaxed will improve your shooting.

Most of us have several thousand rounds of practice under our belts, you aren't going to shoot like Rob Pincus, Steve Reichert or Rob Leatham your first few times (Google the names, you'll understand). It takes time to develop what feels right and for your shooting to improve. If possible, take a course in basic pistol, how to hold, how to aim, in other words, the basics. You'll get there.

The most important thing: HAVE FUN!!!!!

SgtGoldy · 06-08-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

From what I've seen, that comes from two factors, upper body strength and relaxation. A couple of things that work for me, don't grip the pistol real tight and you have to relax. If you try and squeeze the pistol real tight to stop the movement, you wind up creating movement because the arms and shoulders tense up, causing movement, which creates a never-ending cycle. A firm grip and keep the body relaxed will improve your shooting.

Most of us have several thousand rounds of practice under our belts, you aren't going to shoot like Rob Pincus, Steve Reichert or Rob Leatham your first few times (Google the names, you'll understand). It takes time to develop what feels right and for your shooting to improve. If possible, take a course in basic pistol, how to hold, how to aim, in other words, the basics. You'll get there.

The most important thing: HAVE FUN!!!!!

Completely agree, whenever I find myself off target its due to trying to compensate for recoil or gripping too tightly. I usually put the gun down for a second, stretch my hands and relax when I pick it up again. Like magic my shots are grouping again with steady hands.

SouthArk370Z · 06-08-2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

... I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to?

Some people, myself included, can have a difficult time holding anything as heavy as a gun steady - especially with arms fully extended. With a heavy rifle, I'd be lucky to hit the broad side of a barn at 100 yds without a bipod, sled, or some other means of support. I've heard that shoulder/upper-body exercises will help.

A different stance may help. Should be plenty of info on the Web. Ask your fellow shooters at the range for tips.

Have fun and don't worry about being an expert after a few dozen rounds - hold any of those targets up to your chest and, if you don't panic, you have enough accuracy for home defense distances.

Hotrodz · 06-08-2017, 05:04 PM

Most of training for officers revolves around target at 3 to 9 yards because the majority of all shootings happen with in these distance. Rarely will you here or see shoot out with great distance between shooters.

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54271	I went to the range for a little more practice I like to think I'm getting better First one is 9mm from 10 yards. This one is my friend's 5.56 from 25 yards. I think I'm getting better __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,861 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Honestly, I'm not sold on silhouette targets for practice. I'm partial to NRA Bullseye 25yd targets. I also don't think you learn as much inside of 10yds. Move that target back, and shoot slower. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,861 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	At the gun club. We have knock down targets that we shoot at. The range is 25 yards. 5 round targets, 6", 5", 4", 3" 2". Once you knock them down, you can reset them by pulling a rope. That 2" is hard to hit. We've used everything from .22's to S&W 500 on them. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54271	I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to? __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Most of training for officers revolves around target at 3 to 9 yards because the majority of all shootings happen with in these distance. Rarely will you here or see shoot out with great distance between shooters. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|