miles71
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I finally got to take my new-to-me 3913 to the range today for a quick trip. I got the pistol from gunbroker, as I said in another post it was real dirty and needed some TLC before it was shot. Cleaned up nicely. Even though many of you have 3913's I figured Id do a little range report.
I shot federal TMJ 147 gr loads, a few 124 gr Hydrashocks, and a box of 147 gr Winchester SXT's. I had replaced the grips with hogues (but might go back, more later).
The 3913 worked without any problems, no surprise after the glowing reports of this pistol. Recoil was fine, a little snappy like most smaller sized pistols but more than controlable. Since I had not shot this model before I felt I hadnt gotten a good hold on it until the end of the session. Without much for the picky to be on I found myself gripping instead of holding. This pistol came with two mags, I replaced the bottom plate on one of them so both would have the pinky extension.
Back to the grips. This will be my primary CCW pistol in warmer weather. (I am in Maryland so it is about 95 degree right now.) The hogue grips do help fatten the grip ups some, but I almost think it makes it a bit to square feeling. (I feel the same way about my 4566 with the hogues, but not sure yet) I may have to put the factory grips back on and see what happens on the next trip. I also have a concern on the "sticky" nature of the grips under a shirt. Overall I was very pleased with the feel of the 3913, even though it is such a small weapon.
I was the most surprised with the wieght of the 3913. The frame is like air!! I was amazed when cleaning how much wieght was lost by the alum. frame. The nice thing is the weapons wieght doesnt change enough while firing to effect the feel of the last shots. I do think this will be a pleasant carry, I usually carry a 5906 in the cold. That and the 4566 seem like elephants on the hip after the 3913.
Accuracy was ok, but it think it was more me than the gun. I should say I am very hard on myself when it comes to accuracy. I shot today at about 7-10 yards, I think that is the "red zone" for self defense, not many places in my home further away than 10 yards. I shot some out to about 15 yards but the range is not marked for distance so this is a guess. I was able to keep all but two of the 50 rounds of Fed. TMJ in the X ring of a sillo. target. The hyrdashoks where just for fun, but the winchester SXT's seemed to be fine. I have attached a pic of the SXT's at about 7-10 yards, of hand.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase now that I have the weapon cleaned up and have taken it out. I do think it will take a few more trips to the range to reall get comfortable with th 3913, but it will be fun. Thanks for reading.
TD
I shot federal TMJ 147 gr loads, a few 124 gr Hydrashocks, and a box of 147 gr Winchester SXT's. I had replaced the grips with hogues (but might go back, more later).
The 3913 worked without any problems, no surprise after the glowing reports of this pistol. Recoil was fine, a little snappy like most smaller sized pistols but more than controlable. Since I had not shot this model before I felt I hadnt gotten a good hold on it until the end of the session. Without much for the picky to be on I found myself gripping instead of holding. This pistol came with two mags, I replaced the bottom plate on one of them so both would have the pinky extension.
Back to the grips. This will be my primary CCW pistol in warmer weather. (I am in Maryland so it is about 95 degree right now.) The hogue grips do help fatten the grip ups some, but I almost think it makes it a bit to square feeling. (I feel the same way about my 4566 with the hogues, but not sure yet) I may have to put the factory grips back on and see what happens on the next trip. I also have a concern on the "sticky" nature of the grips under a shirt. Overall I was very pleased with the feel of the 3913, even though it is such a small weapon.
I was the most surprised with the wieght of the 3913. The frame is like air!! I was amazed when cleaning how much wieght was lost by the alum. frame. The nice thing is the weapons wieght doesnt change enough while firing to effect the feel of the last shots. I do think this will be a pleasant carry, I usually carry a 5906 in the cold. That and the 4566 seem like elephants on the hip after the 3913.
Accuracy was ok, but it think it was more me than the gun. I should say I am very hard on myself when it comes to accuracy. I shot today at about 7-10 yards, I think that is the "red zone" for self defense, not many places in my home further away than 10 yards. I shot some out to about 15 yards but the range is not marked for distance so this is a guess. I was able to keep all but two of the 50 rounds of Fed. TMJ in the X ring of a sillo. target. The hyrdashoks where just for fun, but the winchester SXT's seemed to be fine. I have attached a pic of the SXT's at about 7-10 yards, of hand.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase now that I have the weapon cleaned up and have taken it out. I do think it will take a few more trips to the range to reall get comfortable with th 3913, but it will be fun. Thanks for reading.
TD
