What I Have learned This Summer.

[DJDave]

What I Have learned This Summer.



Or: A Old Dog can learn New Tricks!

I'm 58 the end of this month.

First off, I Had the Dreaded Low Left Shooting a Pistol (Not a Revolver)
Talking with A Michigan State Police Trooper and telling him of my problems he told me it was my grip.

He suggested I Learn the "Thumbs Forward" Grip with Pistols.

Me being a old revolver shooter using A modified Weaver stance for pistols just don't work.
the result is a low left shot every time.

So I tried it and had little success.

Not giving Up.....

I Studied some you tube videos on the thumbs forward grip.

Seen One where if he shot a 1911a1 One handed right hand, the pistol recoiled up and left.

If he shot it Left hand unsupported. the gun recoiled up and right!


He explained that shooting the pistol you needed as much meat as possible on the grip frame.


it's like a light bulb came on.


Next range trip, And the low left was gone.

Still use the Weaver stance shooting my revolvers, But thumbs forward for Pistols and it's as accurate as the revolvers at the range anyway.


I Hope my experience and explanation can help someone else.
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I Also desided to stop being a gun snob and try differant brands. (I'm A Colt Guy)

The result is 686-4 and A 586-3 Smith and Wesson revolvers.

The 686 needs a buffing from handling but both revolvers are in great shape.

I Like them, And at 500 and 600 respectively , Both pre-lock. I think undervalued and a good investment.

686-4

586-3


Last but not least, Reading the info on the Taurus G2 Line of pistols, Including there sub 300 dollar price.
I desided to try one.

Right out of the box, I Loaded a magazine and me and my FFL Dealer started Shooting it at a Target @ 30 feet.

Useing my newly learned Thumbs forward grip, First shot was low but dead on in line with the bulls eye.
Trigger on the Taurus breaks way back in the trigger guard. not use to that.

Adjusting for the trigger, I squeezed again........ Cut the center out of the bullseye......

I Handed the gun to the dealer, I Said I better stop, I can't top that.
He emptyed the magazine with no issues and i had loaded hollowpoints (White Box) to test with.

I was sceptical buying the Taurus, But now I'm glad i did..
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Just to show I Have not totaly lost my mind, I also picked this up.........



It Had a Idiot Scratch all the way to the trigger when I got it.
Worst I've seen.

Banged up everywhere else.
it was unloved....

So I had it bead blasted and type 3 anodized Black.
I Really like the black frame and love the pistol.
trigger work done and had the safety catch repaired, (It did not "Click' on.

Been a great summer so far, And I'm Enjoying expanding my horizons by just having a open mind.

Have you learned anything this summer?

Bare your soul and admit you can still learn new tricks yourself.

 

[S42N8]

Well, today I learned that my R32 can drive through water over its bumpers. Can't wait for the next trip to the dealership; there's bound to be a fish in there somewhere.

 

[pawngal]

I've learned I have an expensive hobby. This summer I have bought a Model 57 Smith and a Sig 250. And a fancy 10/22.

 

[PatriotX]

I've learned how to make large sums of cash disappear, and have small, heavy boxes show up shortly after.

It's surprisingly easy; please let me know if you would like to subscribe to my step-by-step newsletter.

 

[captorquewrench]

I learned how to parallel park a school bus, and it's really pretty dangdiddly easy.

Cleo learned how to fall to the floor and lay on her side when you make finger gun, point it at her, and yell BANG.

I also learned to never again book a hotel on the recommendation of a completely blind man.

 

[BaldEagle1313]

I learned how to parallel park a school bus, and it's really pretty dangdiddly easy.

Once you learn your reference points that tell you where the back of the bus is, it's actually a little easier than your car - the mirrors are better. You just have to get past the mental hurdle of vehicle size.

This summer I learned that the road between Lake Louise and Kamloops is a mess, and that your debit card does not work the same way in Canada that it does in the US. At least not at Costco. Card reader kept telling me it was a credit card.

I also learned that if you get off the Trans-Canada Highway and take the Bow Valley road from Banff to Lake Louise you will not be disappointed. Beautiful drive. Glad I made the last minute decision to do so.

 

[finesse_r]

I learned that it is a lot easier to buy a gun than it is to sell a gun.

 

[chaparrito]

I learned that a new roof is breathtakingly expensive.

Isn't there a big recall on those little Taurus pistols?

 

[finesse_r]

I learned that a new roof is breathtakingly expensive.

Isn't there a big recall on those little Taurus pistols?

On some of them. But they cannot have my Taurus TCP 380 as that nice little puppy has become my constant companion. Light, accurate, reliable, inexpensive, and just disappears in my pocket. Of course the TCP line is made in Florida, not Brazil, like the other Taurus pistols and revolvers.

Oh yeah. It has the sweetest trigger pull of any of the mouse guns. Can't give me one of the Brazilian made Taurus guns, but the ones made in Florida are very nice.

 

[labworm]

I've learned the best way not to purchase a firearm is not to go into places that sell them.

 

[BaldEagle1313]

I've learned the best way not to purchase a firearm is not to go into places that sell them.

Or go to places on the Internet that sell them. You see a picture and go "Ooh, shiny!" and the next thing you know you're getting that "Congratulations!" email...

 

[DJDave]

I learned that a new roof is breathtakingly expensive.

Isn't there a big recall on those little Taurus pistols?

just the ones made on or before 2013.

I have a G2, and there not part of the recall.

 

[Claims Rep.]

IMHO, the 686 is one of the finest handguns ever made! Glad you got one before you turned 59!

 

[DJDave]

IMHO, the 686 is one of the finest handguns ever made! Glad you got one before you turned 59!

I Am Too.

For the Money I believe them Both to be A Bargain.

And they Shoot well Also...

 

[mike from st pete]

I learned that after 40 plus years no cheerleader current or former is going to go out with me, even those now approaching 62.
And 50 pounds overweight.

 

[jdlii]

I have learned that concern about global warming will last until the first frost and subsequent days under 32 degrees.