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Czechnologist · May 22, 2019

We've had, what? Two or three consecutive days without rain here in Frederick? That's gotta be a record! The other amazing thing was that I was actually at-home, on staycation, when it happened. What are the odds?

I put 100 more thru the Commander and noted a major difference in sight alignment needed to successfully engage the pins on the bottom row, compared to the pins on the upper row. The pins on the upper row are easy to hit but, I have a tendency to aim too low at the ones on the bottom row. That was an easy fix, though. By the time I was finished this afternoon, I was getting them all in less than 8 seconds. That's still pretty lame, yet, it's something I'll continue to work-on and (hopefully) improve. The Commander is just a pleasure to shoot. It definitely has a preference for Geco 230gr FMJ.

No complaints about today! It was warm but I feel like I'm starting to get my mojo back again.

budman93 · May 22, 2019

What club is that?

Czechnologist · May 22, 2019

budman93 said:
What club is that?

The one next door to Cresap.

outrider58 · May 22, 2019

Gonna have to join you soon.

Czechnologist · May 22, 2019

outrider58 said:
Gonna have to join you soon.

Just let me know? Sorry I missed-out on your trip to Hooliganland. I really want to get out and shoot with those deplorables.

MacGuns · May 22, 2019

My staycation starts tomorrow! I already have plans to head to Peacemaker in WV to gets some good dope on some rifles out to 300 yards.

outrider58 · May 22, 2019

Zzzzz_man said:
Just let me know? Sorry I missed-out on your trip to Hooliganland. I really want to get out and shoot with those deplorables.

We'll git'r done.

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Czechnologist · May 22, 2019

MacMoov said:
My staycation starts tomorrow! I already have plans to head to Peacemaker in WV to gets some good dope on some rifles out to 300 yards.

That's how ya do a staycation! :cool:

I've got at least one or two more range trips planned for this week. Today was awesome. It felt productive and enlightening. That's about as good as it gets.

jimbobborg · May 22, 2019

I shoot six days a week. My office is two blocks from an indoor range. Dry fire at night, live fire during the day. 600-700 rounds a week.

Czechnologist · May 22, 2019

jimbobborg said:
I shoot six days a week. My office is two blocks from an indoor range. Dry fire at night, live fire during the day. 600-700 rounds a week.

I want your job!

I try to get out to a match every other week and live-fire practice in-between match Saturdays. I dry-fire every night I'm home which, unfortunately, hasn't been all that often lately.

fidelity · May 22, 2019

Videos were great. Nice job filming on your own. Your delivery sounds a bit like Hickok45. Half expected the pins to explode like 2 liter soda bottles. Glorious day to be at the range.

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budman93 · May 23, 2019

Looks like a lot of fun

Czechnologist · May 23, 2019

fidelity said:
Videos were great. Nice job filming on your own. Your delivery sounds a bit like Hickok45. Half expected the pins to explode like 2 liter soda bottles. Glorious day to be at the range.

I was asked to remove them but, thanks! LOL

eruby · May 23, 2019

Nice shooting (damn that last pin), nice videos, and a very nice pistol.

jimbobborg · May 23, 2019

Zzzzz_man said:
I want your job!

I try to get out to a match every other week and live-fire practice in-between match Saturdays. I dry-fire every night I'm home which, unfortunately, hasn't been all that often lately.

I think I've spent at least one weekend day the last three months shooting a match of some kind. Saturday I'm shooting a 2-gun match at Quantico. You should try out the falling steel matches at Peacemaker.

budman93 · May 23, 2019

Zzzzz_man said:
We've had, what? Two or three consecutive days without rain here in Frederick? That's gotta be a record! The other amazing thing was that I was actually at-home, on staycation, when it happened. What are the odds?

So today I had a chance to go out and practice shooting pins with my new Combat Commander. Shooting at paper bullseye targets is one thing but, shooting at pins...that's a whole 'nother thang. It's a lot more difficult than it looks and if you don't think so, I personally invite you to come out and give it a try. Seriously. Send me a PM.

I put 100 more thru the Commander and noted a major difference in sight alignment needed to successfully engage the pins on the bottom row, compared to the pins on the upper row. The pins on the upper row are easy to hit but, I have a tendency to aim too low at the ones on the bottom row. That was an easy fix, though. By the time I was finished this afternoon, I was getting them all in less than 8 seconds. That's still pretty lame, yet, it's something I'll continue to work-on and (hopefully) improve. The Commander is just a pleasure to shoot. It definitely has a preference for Geco 230gr FMJ.

No complaints about today! It was warm but I feel like I'm starting to get my mojo back again.

thanks for the offer. I might hit you up some time just to come watch a match and see what it's like.

Techputz · May 23, 2019

That CZ is beautiful! I pick up my CZ 75 BD & P01 this weekend. Can't wait to shoot them, hopefully one day I can pick up a Shadow like yours. Thanks for sharing

Ammo Jon · May 24, 2019

I would be interested in meeting up one time, never shot pins before. Got plenty of 45

Czechnologist · May 24, 2019

Ammo Jon said:
I would be interested in meeting up one time, never shot pins before. Got plenty of 45

I started doing it back in the mid-80's as a way to stay sharp during the Winter months. We had an indoor range that hosted them and the rules were pretty simple: two classes, stock auto and stock revolver, no optics, no modifications (beyond a trigger job), mow-down 5 pins as fast as you can. That's it. Some clubs require a holster draw; other clubs want you to start from a tabletop. I've done it both ways and definitely prefer a holster draw. Some clubs use real wooden bowling pins; some use pin-shaped steel plates. Trust me, real pins increase the degree of difficulty by 50% or more.

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