So...
I bought my range and carry kit back before Christmas, and it has taken this long for all the legal paperwork to finally go through. So today was the big day...
About 10:30am, until approx 13:00, hovering around 0 to 3c, sunny with some clouds, little North breeze (from my back)...all in all, good weather conditions. Firing at approx 20m using: Remington, American Eagle, Winchester, and MFS...750 rounds shot in total at first outting using 6 S&W M&P mags. I am supposed to get 10, but could only get 9 rds in each...?
Initial impressions: Shooting off bench, 2 handed grip, the MP felt good in the hand, natural, with no pinch points. At first shot, trigger felt good, and not too heavy...keep in mind, I have no comparison. I don't remember what box was first, but first 50 rds on target were low. Same with next 50. 3rd 50 I started aiming high to compensate.
Only 1 fail to fire from a Winchester, and no FTF and/or FTE. Brass was thrown clean and free to my right.
2 handed, elbows on table around 650 rd count, brought the group in together and gave a better sense of where to aim. Was able to get a couple of bulls, but trigger squeeze needs some (aka ALOT) of work. And I will start using only 1, ro 2 brands of ammo and see if the grouping starts to get consistant. I was happiest with the Remington, and American Eagle
So...final verdict, I had a blast. Easy to shoot, easy to handle, easy to control, and easy to get follow up shots/aim. 9/10
FWIW: The speed loader made a HUGE difference..10/10.
I did NOT clean before, but will now with proper lube. I am planning on getting back out in a couple of weeks, so I will update at that time.
I bought my range and carry kit back before Christmas, and it has taken this long for all the legal paperwork to finally go through. So today was the big day...
About 10:30am, until approx 13:00, hovering around 0 to 3c, sunny with some clouds, little North breeze (from my back)...all in all, good weather conditions. Firing at approx 20m using: Remington, American Eagle, Winchester, and MFS...750 rounds shot in total at first outting using 6 S&W M&P mags. I am supposed to get 10, but could only get 9 rds in each...?
Initial impressions: Shooting off bench, 2 handed grip, the MP felt good in the hand, natural, with no pinch points. At first shot, trigger felt good, and not too heavy...keep in mind, I have no comparison. I don't remember what box was first, but first 50 rds on target were low. Same with next 50. 3rd 50 I started aiming high to compensate.
Only 1 fail to fire from a Winchester, and no FTF and/or FTE. Brass was thrown clean and free to my right.
2 handed, elbows on table around 650 rd count, brought the group in together and gave a better sense of where to aim. Was able to get a couple of bulls, but trigger squeeze needs some (aka ALOT) of work. And I will start using only 1, ro 2 brands of ammo and see if the grouping starts to get consistant. I was happiest with the Remington, and American Eagle
So...final verdict, I had a blast. Easy to shoot, easy to handle, easy to control, and easy to get follow up shots/aim. 9/10
FWIW: The speed loader made a HUGE difference..10/10.
I did NOT clean before, but will now with proper lube. I am planning on getting back out in a couple of weeks, so I will update at that time.
