The Every Trip Range Gun

[Grayfox]

Do you have a gun that seems to go along on almost every trip to the range? No matter what your purpose, no matter what else you will be shooting. This one just seems to constantly find its way into the range bag.

For me its my S&W Model 18-3. This particular gun was set up by a previous owner with a red ramp front sight, a smooth faced trigger and a wonderful trigger job. I added a set of Uncle Mike's combat grips and its pretty much a twin for most of my DA defensive revolvers. This is the gun that taught me how to shoot a DA revolver. It goes to the range almost every time I do and I always shoot at least 50 rounds through it almost exclusively in DA mode. Its my favorite gun.

 

[canoeguy]

I would have to "Amen" on the fun factor of a Smith & Wesson .22 revolver, I shoot this Model 18 a lot, also in double action as training for carrying a .38 Special K frame:



Of late, a Glock 44 .22 has been living in my range bag, I'm starting to get pretty good with it:

 

[30-30remchester]

A prewar Colt Woodsman, but to be fair, it sleeps under the seat of my truck.

 

[AJ]

I shoot rifles twice a week. This is a Winchester 52D with a Lyman 25X scope. The rifle is from 1964 and the scope even earlier. The attached target will show you why I shoot it a lot. That is five shots. The coin is a Barber Nickel.

 

[dobegrant]

My 8 3/8" M17 and a CZ 457 .22 Jaguar, always have them two with me.

 

[fiasconva]

It would have to be my Victory .22 cal. I use it as my warm-up for the others I take.

 

[lihpster]

There's a few that always seem to make the trip, but the first centerfire handgun I ever bought always goes, no matter what. Police trade in 15-3. Every single range trip since I bought it in '89. I paid $150 for it. I think I've gotten my money out of it.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I always take my personal 1911 (parts gun) that I originally built in 1982! I almost always take a 1917 Brazilian Contract that I've owned since 1986. Also my EDC model 49 no dash, that I've had since the late 90's. So, there are always 3 mags of 45, 6 moons of 45, and two boxes of 38 in the bag(s) just in case there is some time for a little more fun!

Ivan

 

[PhilT]

Model 67 (no dash, about 1973) always.

 

[glenwolde]

Not really. I only take two at a time and rotate them at a whim. I take one .22 and one centerfire. I'll shoot the pair for a few weeks and switch. Sometimes I switch just one, sometimes both.

 

[TJm15.38]

A S&W Model 65-5 .357 Magnum is always in my range bag.

 

[Nimrod44]

Old slant grip High Standard Supermatic Citation. Been shot a zillion times!

 

[Birdhunter6]

Model 67 (no dash, about 1973) always.

AMEN!

Combat Masterpiece & G 19 seldom stay home.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

S&W 686 Plus Four Inch with either my 38 Special or 357 Magnum reloads. I have been quite nostalgic the last few years.

 

[erikpolcrack]

One of my 1911s and one of my K-frames, most often my 14 or 15.

 

[GypsmJim]

I have 2. A 1970 vintage old model Single Six, and a Model 57. A Big Bang and a Little Bang.

 

[LVSteve]

My LCP is with me every range trip, not that I always shoot it.

 

[garddogg56]

66-1 can't leave home without it

 

[Jebus35745]

Hey AJ, do I see powder burns on the target?? LOL, nice shooting. Nice model 18 Greyfox, Lorry

 

[Oldsalt66]