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I took some old friends and a couple of ghosts to the range, yesterday.
The High Standard Supermatic belonged to my Uncle John. It accompanied him, on many walks, in the Arizona dessert. He was very accurate with it. When the stars align, and my eyesight is sharp enough (and I haven't had too much coffee), I can be somewhat proficient with it myself. That wasn't the case yesterday, as I slung 'em all over the place.
The Colt 3-5-7 belonged to my father-in-law, Robert, who I regrettably never met. He was an auxiliary member of New Mexico Mounted Patrol (at least I think that's the agency name). I favor a center hold POA, and I find that Robert must have favored a 6 o'clock hold. My first group, with the 3-5-7, was just a bit high! And, wow, that Colt trigger is certainly smooth, but I now understand "stacking".
A Colorado State Patrol 18-3, a 3" 65-3, and a 4" 15-2 (TT and incorrect Target grips) also made the trip.
I often wonder how many cadets may have shot the 18-3, during their time at the Academy.
All shots at 25 yards, one hand, double action, except HS, of course. 65-3 and 3-5-7 were fed Federal .357 158gr JSP. Ran all sorts of .38 Special through the 15-2, including some Grizzly Cowboy stuff. Very smoky--I guess that's the desired effect.
Bulk economy ammo for the .22's.
I could have shot better, but my goal was really just to make some noise, and think about Uncle John plinking in the dessert, and my wife's dad practicing, a lot, by her recollection of growing up and, qualifying, mutiple times, for his LEO.
A guy feels a tie to the past, when holding and shooting thiese fine pieces.
The High Standard Supermatic belonged to my Uncle John. It accompanied him, on many walks, in the Arizona dessert. He was very accurate with it. When the stars align, and my eyesight is sharp enough (and I haven't had too much coffee), I can be somewhat proficient with it myself. That wasn't the case yesterday, as I slung 'em all over the place.
The Colt 3-5-7 belonged to my father-in-law, Robert, who I regrettably never met. He was an auxiliary member of New Mexico Mounted Patrol (at least I think that's the agency name). I favor a center hold POA, and I find that Robert must have favored a 6 o'clock hold. My first group, with the 3-5-7, was just a bit high! And, wow, that Colt trigger is certainly smooth, but I now understand "stacking".
A Colorado State Patrol 18-3, a 3" 65-3, and a 4" 15-2 (TT and incorrect Target grips) also made the trip.
I often wonder how many cadets may have shot the 18-3, during their time at the Academy.
All shots at 25 yards, one hand, double action, except HS, of course. 65-3 and 3-5-7 were fed Federal .357 158gr JSP. Ran all sorts of .38 Special through the 15-2, including some Grizzly Cowboy stuff. Very smoky--I guess that's the desired effect.
Bulk economy ammo for the .22's.
I could have shot better, but my goal was really just to make some noise, and think about Uncle John plinking in the dessert, and my wife's dad practicing, a lot, by her recollection of growing up and, qualifying, mutiple times, for his LEO.
A guy feels a tie to the past, when holding and shooting thiese fine pieces.
