(Photo by bullnav; yeah, I know: I really need to disable the date function on the camera.)
So, a friend of mine from work and I went up to The Firing Line this evening. He is looking to buy a handgun and I happen to own a few. He recently bought a used Remington 870, but now needs a handgun.
I, of course, was more than happy to oblige.
I brought with me (from left to right):
- Glock 19 9mm
- Ruger GP100 3″ bbl, .357 Magnum
- Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP
- Kimber Ultra SIS .45 ACP
- Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum w/Leupold 2x scope
We started with the Super Blackhawk. I wanted to verify the zero so in the event I get to take it out in the woods this weekend, it will be ready. It is, using 280-gr Corbon JSP loads.
Staying with the revolvers, we next shot the GP100. The 158-gr American Eagle loads grouped nicely, although they surprised my fellow shooter.
On to the Glock, this was the first time I shot the Federal 124-gr HST ammunition and it functioned flawlessly. It produced nice tight groups and seemed to shoot better than the 124-gr Speer JHP I used to carry.
Finally, the .45s. First the P220 with Hornady 230-gr TAP, and then the Kimber with 230-gr FMJ (and a few Hydra-Shoks, just for fun).
All in all, a great time at the range, but as always far too short.
One obvious missing caliber: I think I need to buy a P226 .40 S&W…
GREAT PHOTO, I THINK I NEED A CIGARETTE.
So, what’s he going to get? And did you get my email last week on shotgun training?
that super ‘hawk is making me weak in the knees…
BR – he is still making up his mind. He is leaning towards a 1911 in 9mm, because he likes the 1911 but wants a little cheaper round. We’ll see. And no, I did not get your email on training. Please resend. Thanks!
BR – he is going to buy a used P226 X-Five 9mm in excellent condition.