I finally had a chance to test fire my new arsenal today, and the targets quickly disclosed the fact that it has been decades since I spent any time at the range.
It didn't take very long to sight in the .223 Ruger Ranchrifle, but it may take days for my ears to stop ringing. I neglected to take along my ear protection and that little rifle really barks!
I also quickly learned that the .380 Ruger LCP is not something to depend on for accuracy over about 20'. Once I determined that it was firing about 3" low at that range, I could put it in the target every time, but the center ring was elusive with, or without the laser. I actually did as well firing offhand as I did using the sights. Oh, well, it's meant to be a concealed carry pistol for close range protection and it should serve that purpose quite well...and the laser's red dot would certainly be intimidating if I saw it focused on my chest in the dark.
I did fall in love with my newest acquisition, a model 1911, .45 caliber Colt Commander. It is the smoothest, finest shooting handgun I've ever fired. It was simple to fire a 6" group at 50' and had I taken my time, I'm certain I could have done even better. It's easy to understand why it's been a best seller going back nearly a century.
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I am totally envious! We can only dream, here in New Yawk, land of taxes.
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