A little A.M. humor?

[Retired W4]

I find myself packing for a trip to the range (3 minutes away) with my 310 NG and 80 rounds of Cor-Bon 10mm, 165 grain JHP in tow. I now realize my K-22 (Pre-17) has been looking pretty in its case, but it's not done its primary job for some time now. Then my 27-2 and 28-2 (both 4") and the 6" 586 no dash started whining about not being in the range bag. Wha-Wha Whaa! I'm on a fixed income and can't be burning up .357 mag ammo like it grows on trees.

A buddy sold me a 500 round brick of Winchester Super-X 22 LR HV ammo a while ago. What say ya'll about that load going through my K-22? It's a 40 lead bullet with the Lubaloy coating.

I shoot mostly RWS subsonic through a 77/22 and a Mk II with an AAC Scarab attached. I will try some of that through the K-22, but the RWS is a little pricey.

Then there's the question of the nice 19-3 I bought recently. OK, OK, it's in the bag.

What in the world do you guys do with the incredible collections of S&W revolvers that some of you have? It's a dilemma that most of us would like to deal with in our own way, but there's only so much time and so much money. I'm not complaining, you see. I'm just wondering. Well it's off to the range!

 

[Maximumbob54]

I started saving and scrounging and buying second hand brass. I learned to reload and bought a Lee Classic Turret press. Then I learned to cast my own bullets. Now if I can find a decent place to shoot that doesn't demand I open my wallet… I need to find a nice outdoors public range that isn't visited by the masses and has been turned into a read and memorize our ten page listing of rules or you will be ejected from the range by some previous Marine DI who barks at you all the way to your car because you thought it would be fun to hang up a Barney the Dinosaur target for plinking with a .22LR… And yes that has happened to me.

 

[jimmyj]

For being on a fixed income you have some impressive weapons.
As another forum member advised reload and cast your own bullets.
At the range I limit myself to firing 50 or less rounds per weapon, mostly 25 rounds per weapon.

 

[feralmerril]

I always make the mistake of takeing too many guns when I go to shoot. It`s one of those things where I know better yet cant keep from doing!

 

[madmikeb]

Every time I go to the range I have a crisis as to what I'm going to shoot. I limit myself to one possibly 2 guns and 50 rounds each. Unless its a match then its one gun and however much ammo I need.

 

[Stu1205]

Too Many Guns

The problem I have with taking too many guns to the range is not the cost of the ammo, or which one to shoot. The problem is cleaning the guns when I get home.
I HATE CLEANING GUNS.
Does anybody out here actually enjoy cleaning their guns?

 

[Retired W4]

I know what you mean there. I just finished cleaning two of the four I took with me this morning, and no, I do not enjoy that task. I am kind of a nut when it comes to clean guns though. I have heard people say "I put 3000 rounds through my Glock and it works just fine", or "You don't have to clean 22's". That may be true, but I prefer having a really clean gun as opposed to one that has been neglected.

BTW, jimmyj I wasn't always on a fixed income. I retired from the flying business in 08, for mostly medical reasons, and everyone who has flown for money knows the dread of going for that FAA flight physical. I was able to save up some cash to support my gun hobby.

As far as reloading goes, I know I should get into the whole process. I know it would make me a better shooter, just by being that involved in the nuts and bolts of ammunition. Not to mention the financial side of it.

Oh, and that 19-3... What a shooter! Someone with skills above my level would be able to tear one ragged hole on the target with that gun. It really liked Federal 158 gr. .357 Hydra-Shok. I got into my stash of Western Super-Match, 148 gr. 38 special WC. It was like shooting a very accurate 22 out of the 19.

 

[foggood11]

The problem I have with taking too many guns to the range is not the cost of the ammo, or which one to shoot. The problem is cleaning the guns when I get home.
I HATE CLEANING GUNS.
Does anybody out here actually enjoy cleaning their guns?

Just got home from the local indoor range a few minutes ago. Prefer shooting outdoors, but we're getting a good soaking rain right now. That's OK, we need it.

Took 4 guns with me in my bag, but decided to only shoot 3, including a 642 J-frame which always gets shot (at least a little) as it's my EDC.

Now comes the work part, but I don't mind at all. I like the smell of Hoppe's. Really. Have ever since I was a kid. And stripping them down and getting them clean is comforting, knowing they'll be good to go the next time.

But no thanks, you can't send me yours.....

 

[G.T. Smith]

I don't mind cleaning my weapons at all. I'm of the mind that if you take care of them they'll take care of you. If time permits, I clean my handguns after I'm done shooting them for the day. I don't get real extensive every time. Sometimes just a lick and a promise, but a complete cleaning at leas once a year for mine.
I don't have as big a problem deciding which one to shoot as it sounds like you do. I got rid of all but 2 handguns I owned. Both are the best I've had. A 65 4" and a 37 1 7/8 .38 special. I don't usually shoot the .357 much until a couple of weeks before deer season to get my chops up. I live way the hell out in the boonies so I shoot the snub 38 any time I can as it is my ED/ENC. It's pretty rough looking but very clean and tight. And like both guns I am lucky enough to have excellent leather for different occasions, and accessories to boot.
I like the smell of LSA in the morning along with my coffee.
Clean on!,
Gordon

 

[BillBingham2]

...........
I HATE CLEANING GUNS.
Does anybody out here actually enjoy cleaning their guns?

I do.

I love taking stuff apart and putting it back together. It's makes me feel successful. Might be one of the reasons I love older guns.

B2

 

[Pete99004]

I do.

I love taking stuff apart and putting it back together. It's makes me feel successful. Might be one of the reasons I love older guns.

B2

+1 on that - I also like having the opportunity to inspect each one and note new wear (if any) from the shoot. When I decide to go the next time, I'm completely confident that my guns will function as designed.

 

[bubbiesdad]

The problem I have with taking too many guns to the range is not the cost of the ammo, or which one to shoot. The problem is cleaning the guns when I get home.
I HATE CLEANING GUNS.
Does anybody out here actually enjoy cleaning their guns?

I enjoy cleaning handguns. Long guns, especially my Eastern Block Milsurps, not so much.