Shot a new pistol yesterday

[Clifton]

I bought this Sig P365X a while back but never got around to shooting it so yesterday I took it out back along with a couple targets. This is a small, 9mm, striker fired "1 1/2 action", pistol with a manual safety that holds 12 rounds although the 10th and 11th were so difficult I didn't bother trying to load the 12th. It functioned perfectly with the 33 rounds as I expected it to. The 5# trigger is a little gritty but really not bad for a small handgun like this. Using my normal 6 o'clock hold put the shots low so on the last target after a few shots I changed to a centre hold which moved them up near and in the black. I placed the box 11 yards out and kept the shots within 2 seconds apart.

 

[FatAl]

I'm quite jealous. No chance of firing a pistol here now, let alone owning one. The Isle of man and Northern Ireland have different rules and regulations that allow them.

 

[leadfarmer]

Nice

holds 12 rounds although the 10th and 11th were so difficult I didn't bother trying to load the 12th.

Get yourself one of these, they’re expensive for what they are but they are excellent for loading single stack mags

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2136952670

 

[brut33]

I was never that good with my issued hand weapons (albeit the targets we engaged were from the draw with a limited target exposure measured in seconds).
S&W Model 10 (.38), Sig Sauer P226 and Glock 17 over a twelve year period. I preferred the Glock but still wouldn't have been able to achieve a grouping like what you've achieved no matter how long I spent.
Good shooting.

 

[KMD]

I bought a Savage bolt action .243, brand new and the trigger pull on that was very heavy. I was given to understand the American market demands they are made that way for ‘safety’ reasons. I sourced a kit of parts to replace some of the mechanism which was a huge improvement from:

https://www.mcarbo.com/All-Parts

Very smooth and progressive now, and completely predictable.

And for anyone in the market for a sound moderator, I fitted the .243 with one of these, lovely engineering and great quality. Very nicely made:

Evolution | Wildcat Moderators

Our Wildcat Evolution is perfect blend of performance and light weight. With its 50/50 distribution over barrel design making it perfect for use in the field. As with our Predator it is strippable for cleaning and maintenance. Rated for all standard non magnum calibres.

www.wildcatmoderators.co.uk

 

[ChasMill]

One of the great pleasures whenever I can in the States is to go to a range. The one I frequent most is in Orlando - Glock 17, AR15, AK47, Magnum etc

Always make sure that I have a copy of the receipt with me when I fly in case airport security picks up gunpowder residue!

 

[leadfarmer]

I bought a Savage bolt action .243, brand new and the trigger pull on that was very heavy. I was given to understand the American market demands they are made that way for ‘safety’ reasons. I sourced a kit of parts to replace some of the mechanism which was a huge improvement from:

https://www.mcarbo.com/All-Parts

Very smooth and progressive now, and completely predictable.

And for anyone in the market for a sound moderator, I fitted the .243 with one of these, lovely engineering and great quality. Very nicely made:

Evolution | Wildcat Moderators

Our Wildcat Evolution is perfect blend of performance and light weight. With its 50/50 distribution over barrel design making it perfect for use in the field. As with our Predator it is strippable for cleaning and maintenance. Rated for all standard non magnum calibres.

www.wildcatmoderators.co.uk

Savage do their own proprietary “AccuTrigger” which gives you a super light trigger with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge, got it on my little Savage .22LR, it works great

 

[Clifton]

Nice

Get yourself one of these, they’re expensive for what they are but they are excellent for loading single stack mags

Thank you! I have one for my 5.56 AR 15 mags. This one is not single stack, TBH I doubt I'll shoot this pistol (and loading its magazines) that often and I've left both magazines loaded with 10 rounds to hopefully relax the springs a little.

I was never that good with my issued hand weapons (albeit the targets we engaged were from the draw with a limited target exposure measured in seconds).
S&W Model 10 (.38), Sig Sauer P226 and Glock 17 over a twelve year period. I preferred the Glock but still wouldn't have been able to achieve a grouping like what you've achieved no matter how long I spent.
Good shooting.

Thank you brut! I was not drawling, just standing with a 2 hand hold taking my time on the first shot then about 2 seconds between the subsequent ones.

I bought a Savage bolt action .243, brand new and the trigger pull on that was very heavy. I was given to understand the American market demands they are made that way for ‘safety’ reasons.

It's not an American demand KMD some guns just have stiff/poor triggers while others have nice ones. One of the best I have is on a stock Colt Gold Cup, the Sig P210's are pretty good as well. The trigger on the Beretta AR15 I have is pretty poor while my Geissele AR15 is quite nice. The FN High Powers I have, have wonderful, crisp triggers, but only after a gunsmith worked them over and removed the magazine disconnects. Stock they weren't very good which is understandable being designed as a service pistol.

 

[The Other PaulG]

Always make sure that I have a copy of the receipt with me when I fly in case airport security picks up gunpowder residue!

Good thinking!! 2 years ago my mate was taking the regimental ski team off to France in a minibus.

The guy at Dover with the swabs suddenly became very animated, a load of extra blokes appeared and my mate and his lads were all removed and lined up.

Turns out that the previous weekend, the minibus had been used to take a few lads and a load of gear to Bisley for 2 full days of shooting. Cordite residue and whatever else on every seat, steering wheel, door handles, roof lining....

 

[FatAl]

I was never that good with my issued hand weapons (albeit the targets we engaged were from the draw with a limited target exposure measured in seconds).
S&W Model 10 (.38), Sig Sauer P226 and Glock 17 over a twelve year period. I preferred the Glock but still wouldn't have been able to achieve a grouping like what you've achieved no matter how long I spent.
Good shooting.

I thought you were 'a Chosen man'.

 

[theoneandonly]

Clifton ,
could you do us all a favour ? could you pop up to Washington , and see if you could get a 1 inch grouping on trumps forehead ?
asking for the rest of the world .

 

[KMD]

Savage do their own proprietary “AccuTrigger” which gives you a super light trigger with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge, got it on my little Savage .22LR, it works great

Actually, now you mention it, that may be what MCarbo supplied. The name rings a bell. I got a friend in the States to buy it for me, and then send it over.

 

[Clifton]

Clifton ,
could you do us all a favour ? could you pop up to Washington , and see if you could get a 1 inch grouping on trumps forehead ?
asking for the rest of the world .

The left has been trying, I wouldn't think of it myself.

 

[richh]

Clifton ,
could you do us all a favour ? could you pop up to Washington , and see if you could get a 1 inch grouping on trumps forehead ?
asking for the rest of the world .

Asking for crazy cat ladies and queers for Palestine more like.


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[Morety]

I'm quite jealous. No chance of firing a pistol here now, let alone owning one. The Isle of man and Northern Ireland have different rules and regulations that allow them.

You can buy and legally own a lengthened .22 pistol providing that it remains unmodified and complies with the laws surrounding purchase and use. You will of course need a slot on your FAC for one. Shot one many times on the ranges as well as a legally held 45 ACP, 38 Special, 357 Magnum and 44 Magnum. All are legal to shoot within appropriately licenced ranges which hold specific Home Office approval for that use.