[1MOREMOD]

Lucky bastard

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by zentanker

I have 3 sets of targets.

About 10 steps from my back door I have this:



About 20 yards back I have this:




At 100 yards I have a small silhouette target similar to this, except hanging from chains on a sawhorse style stand:

I don't get it - on the first one it looks like there is a road just behind the target with no backstop. Doesn't seem safe?

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Not every day, but I'd say probably 4 times a week on average. Sometimes I get the urge to burn a lot of rounds for proficiency/fun, but mostly it's for pest control or just to verify my sights are still zeroed or the batteries are still good in battery operated sights on my various guns.

Can I say- To think of using a firearm for pest control is a foreign concept for this lifelong NYC Metro-area resident! 😆 Perhaps if we could carry around here there would be less rats in the subway? Lol. 😉

So envious of space to shoot.

[Rhidium]

I am jealous of you guys that can shoot in your backyard.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Can I say- To think of using a firearm for pest control is a foreign concept for this lifelong NYC Metro-area resident! 😆 Perhaps if we could carry around here there would be less rats in the subway? Lol. 😉

So envious of space to shoot.

I grew up on a ~200 acre ranch/farm but then moved away to school and then worked in big cities (and deployed to foreign countries). At first, I was excited about living the city life and made the most of it (girls, mostly ) but it didn't take long for me to want the freedom of actually owning land again: privacy, not being able hear neighbors arguing or partying, sirens, punks with loud stereos thumping down the street at all hours... etc.

And being able to shoot, any time, day or night. So I'm back in the 'sticks' with just enough acreage that I can't see my nearest neighbors (maybe a little in the winter when there's no leaves). At this point in my life, I can't imagine living in a city or suburb. I cringe at the thought.

Best of luck. Get out if you can! <3

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I don't get it - on the first one it looks like there is a road just behind the target with no backstop. Doesn't seem safe?

That isn't my picture. That is from the site of the company that makes that particular target. As you can see, the target has never been shot.

1. probable that the target was set there just for the photo and never shot at.
2. that may not even be a public road

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Lucky bastard

I don't know anything about your situation, but you seem like a smart, motivated guy. You can get out of the city.

[1MOREMOD]

Yeah I can, it's been a dilemma for a few years. If I wasnt married or didnt really like where I was at I would find something on 10 acres I cooks shoot at. We have looked but not committed.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yeah I can, it's been a dilemma for a few years. If I wasnt married or didnt really like where I was at I would find something on 10 acres I cooks shoot at. We have looked but not committed.

Marriage can be a great thing. When you find a good woman, her interests and priorities become yours as well, as I'm sure you know.

Talk her into it.

Put those thoughts in... slowly. She just might like it.

[Grip Addict]

Anyone know of any good high quality traveling gun shows?

I see ads sometimes for ones that happen once a year in my area, but they are never the same show/brand.

Gun shows aren't exactly as heavily advertised as like a MotorTrend Auto Show.

Does anyone know any big names I should google and look into?

[RoarinRow]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Rare in CA, at least thats what I hear. Are you a current/former LEO? What was the process like?

Nope I am not/was not a LEO. The process was very straightforward. Complete the application, find an open schedule, turn in all required information. In parallel of waiting for appointment then you complete class and firing range training. Once your turn in your paperwork and range certification at the police station you get your CCW right away. An appointment for the last piece was not required.

[Lucky John]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Anyone know of any good high quality traveling gun shows?

I see ads sometimes for ones that happen once a year in my area, but they are never the same show/brand.

Gun shows aren't exactly as heavily advertised as like a MotorTrend Auto Show.

Does anyone know any big names I should google and look into?

I will concede I have never gone to this but it is only going to be one state away in April and doesn't get much bigger than this or Shot Show in Vegas.

https://www.nraam.org/

[Grumpy Old Man]

[QUOTE=Rhidium;24556833]Share some history..

[N54Yankee]

Got around to installing a National Match unitized gas cylinder in my M1A today. Should tighten up groups nicely. Don't know if I'll be able to get to the range this weekend but I'm going to try sneak in 2 hours to sling some 168gn FGMM down range.

[zentanker]

[QUOTE=Grumpy Old Man;24573558]

Originally Posted by Rhidium

Share some history..

I would be so happy to have that.

[Grip Addict]

Anyone got a Glock 43?

[chowser51]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Anyone got a Glock 43?

Bought one for my 43rd birthday. Made the mistake of going to visit my sister and her newborn (they live close to the store). She ended up taking it to use as her gun. It was cheap and she needed something so I didn't mind.

I never bought another one. I've shot my coworker's 43 a few times. It's nice but I've since shot the 43X and like it better. I'll probably get a 43X one of these days.

[adc100]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Anyone got a Glock 43?

Yea. Extremely Snappy. Put untold rounds through it. Can't remember having even one feed/stove pipe problem with it. Just don't remember one. Can't go wrong with one.

I prefer my 42.

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by adc100

Yea. Extremely Snappy. Put untold rounds through it. Can't remember having even one feed/stove pipe problem with it. Just don't remember one. Can't go wrong with one.

I prefer my 42.

Thinking of getting one for a CCW. Also thinking about getting a Taran +2 mag for better grip.

[E92 M Sport]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Anyone got a Glock 43?

Yes. Pearce +1 grip also. Also like the Talon sticker grips. It shoots better with 147 vs 115.

[adc100]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Thinking of getting one for a CCW. Also thinking about getting a Taran +2 mag for better grip.

Just be aware that Glock Mags on the 42, 43, 26 do not fall free on ejection. Reason being if you would have a failure whereby the mag is not properly engaged the mag will not free fall and you can then tap and rack.

For me its not a problem. The odds are almost zero you will have to use the firearm as a weapon and double zero that you would need to change out a mag . Its hard to even "imagine" that scenario.

With some practice you can change out pretty quick though.;

[1MOREMOD]

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