BowtieBill
.270 WIN
Well, my wife and I went to the range today.
Remember, this is our first time shooting(not counting pellet guns as a kid).
First we were enrolled in a pistol class. My wife had our Glock 19, I rented one.
Instructor was great, went over all the essentials.
Then to the range. I did pretty well. Actually started out good, then started anticipating the recoil, causing me to drop the shot. Need to work on that.
My poor wife did not fair as well. The slide caught her thumb after the second shot, tore it up pretty bad. She was a trooper though, continued after they wrapped it up. She actually did very well, hitting her target consistently.
After the pistol class, I had a one on one training with my 590A1. After the classroom, on to the range. Well, lets just say, I shot the CRAP out of those targets. I started with the Federal 7.5 target rounds (bought from Walmart). The instructor had me shoot both close range and far to see the difference in the pattern. He then had me practice on quick reloads, single shot, reloading directly into the chamber, as if in a home defense situation. He stood behind me giving me quick commands, trying to get me use to differnt situations.
Then, I pulled out the LE132 rounds I bought through Kyle's Gun Shop. I told the instuctor about these in the class, he was not familiar with them. I only shot 5 rounds, first close range then at, I believe, 75 feet. Man, those are impressive. Even the instructor was impressed with how tight a pattern they kept. I will definetly keep buying these or the PD132 to stock up on HD.
I was so impressed on how well the 590A1 worked. Though I do not have any experience with others to compare it to, I can say that it was easy to shoot (eaisier then I expected), did what I wanted, and was comfortable. I had added a Limbsaver Precision fit recoil pad prior to ever shooting it, so I can not compare, but my shoulder never got sore, even after 30 rounds. All I can say is that I am hooked, and I will be heading back to the range as soon as I can.
Thanks to all fo the info and support. I am not going away anytime soon.
Bill
Remember, this is our first time shooting(not counting pellet guns as a kid).
First we were enrolled in a pistol class. My wife had our Glock 19, I rented one.
Instructor was great, went over all the essentials.
Then to the range. I did pretty well. Actually started out good, then started anticipating the recoil, causing me to drop the shot. Need to work on that.
My poor wife did not fair as well. The slide caught her thumb after the second shot, tore it up pretty bad. She was a trooper though, continued after they wrapped it up. She actually did very well, hitting her target consistently.
After the pistol class, I had a one on one training with my 590A1. After the classroom, on to the range. Well, lets just say, I shot the CRAP out of those targets. I started with the Federal 7.5 target rounds (bought from Walmart). The instructor had me shoot both close range and far to see the difference in the pattern. He then had me practice on quick reloads, single shot, reloading directly into the chamber, as if in a home defense situation. He stood behind me giving me quick commands, trying to get me use to differnt situations.
Then, I pulled out the LE132 rounds I bought through Kyle's Gun Shop. I told the instuctor about these in the class, he was not familiar with them. I only shot 5 rounds, first close range then at, I believe, 75 feet. Man, those are impressive. Even the instructor was impressed with how tight a pattern they kept. I will definetly keep buying these or the PD132 to stock up on HD.
I was so impressed on how well the 590A1 worked. Though I do not have any experience with others to compare it to, I can say that it was easy to shoot (eaisier then I expected), did what I wanted, and was comfortable. I had added a Limbsaver Precision fit recoil pad prior to ever shooting it, so I can not compare, but my shoulder never got sore, even after 30 rounds. All I can say is that I am hooked, and I will be heading back to the range as soon as I can.
Thanks to all fo the info and support. I am not going away anytime soon.
Bill
