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Offline Igrlik

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #30 on: June 01, 2017, 02:52:39 PM »
Usually  2-3 guns. Sometimes I do so called "Family Shooting Show" with my daughter and her boyfriend. Then 5-6.

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #31 on: June 01, 2017, 11:17:02 PM »
I always take several been shooting for many years and enjoy all my handguns.  I shoot at least once a week now that I'm retired, today I shot my SPO1, Rami BD, Sig 938, S&W 19-2, and a S&W 69 44 mag. I'm a old school old fart that loves to shoot my double action revolvers as well as most pistols.  The indoor range I shoot at is running a best shot in Wichita contest now through July I qualified with my Gov. model colt and could have qualified with my S&W 25-5 or my S&W 69 or any of my 9mm's shooting is just fun.

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #32 on: June 01, 2017, 11:58:05 PM »
Being from Utah I like to have as many pistols with me at the range as I have wives at home....  O0
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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #33 on: June 02, 2017, 07:17:41 AM »
Yesterday I took 6. Sometimes I take more.
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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #34 on: June 02, 2017, 01:46:14 PM »
I don't go to the range near as much as I'd like to.  When I do I usually take my Kadet Kit mounted on a P-01 frame to warm up/have fun with.  Lately I have been on a buying spree so I have had at least 1 other new or new to me CZ compact or subcompact to test and enjoy.  Not trying to become a marksman, just enjoy getting out and emptying some magazines.

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #35 on: June 02, 2017, 03:08:52 PM »
9mm. He went on to tell me "you know you will never shoot consistently shooting different guns, you should just focus on one

He is right for a new inexperienced shooter.  A good shooter can pick up anything decent and shoot well.  It is all about the fundamentals. 
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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #36 on: June 02, 2017, 03:49:44 PM »
I guess everyone's situation is different. But I would agree that once you master the fundamentals; and your gun sights are dialed in, switching is no big deal.

I suppose if I had to drive a long way and I had unlimited Range time anyway; I guess I'd want to shoot as much and as many guns as I could per session. Ditto if I could only get out a few times per month.




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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #37 on: June 02, 2017, 07:07:23 PM »
For an all day range trip to a place about an hour and a half from here, I brought 3 centerfire rifles, 1 rimfire rifle, a Ruger Charger (shot with the bipod in the 50yd rifle range) and ~10 pistols.   ;D
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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #38 on: June 02, 2017, 07:50:19 PM »
For an all day range trip to a place about an hour and a half from here, I brought 3 centerfire rifles, 1 rimfire rifle, a Ruger Charger (shot with the bipod in the 50yd rifle range) and ~10 pistols.   ;D

I'll bet that was a fun day! Where did you find room for all the ammo?   ;D
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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #39 on: June 02, 2017, 10:00:42 PM »
During bullseye season, I'll take the Kadet and the 97 and shoot 60-100 rounds through each one.  Very structured, twice/week.  Work.  "This is not easy."

Once or twice a month I just take the carry guns, go to a regular pistol bay, hang some paper plates, and have some fun instead of "practice".  Or I take the interns to the range.  That's the ticket.  "This is fun."

Rifles separate trip from the handguns.  I can't mix and match.  Mentally.  Usually one rifle per trip.  I only have three, so not a problem. 

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #40 on: June 03, 2017, 07:18:18 PM »
For an all day range trip to a place about an hour and a half from here, I brought 3 centerfire rifles, 1 rimfire rifle, a Ruger Charger (shot with the bipod in the 50yd rifle range) and ~10 pistols.   ;D

I'll bet that was a fun day! Where did you find room for all the ammo?   ;D

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #41 on: June 03, 2017, 10:09:58 PM »
If I go to the range, 2-3 guns is my max, well, because I only own 3 guns, a CZ 75D PCR, a Lee Enfield, and a CZ Scorpion  :P. Just bought a Vz 58 tactical and waiting for it to ship ;D ;D ;D 

As for that gentlemen's comment on getting used to one gun, I'm feeling mixed about it however I think it's very situational.

Give me a gun and enough time to line up the sights and fire, it's a bulls eye all of the time. On the other hand, I got the chance to practice body armor drills (one shot to the body then another shot to the head within five seconds) with a friend of mine for his qualifications. Five seconds doesn't seem a lot but it definitely adds some pressure, and it's there where I think practicing one gun would be beneficial, but then again, if you got your fundamentals down then you should be good with any gun.

Finally, I heard about a guy from China who practiced with an airsoft blow back pistol for a competition in the US. He ended up going home with a few trophies that day. Don't know for sure about the whole story, but it just goes to show you about getting your fundamentals down.

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #42 on: June 03, 2017, 10:51:59 PM »
 my range is outdoors about an hour away so when I am home every Tuesday I make it worth my while :)
usually 3-4 rifles and a couple handguns . shoot .22 rifle to warm up with and check to see if I drank to much coffee
then the 223 and 204's 50 or so rounds each , 20-25 rounds of 260 rem or bigger , and always shoot the pistols last 50rounds .
my average range session is 5 about hours .

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #43 on: June 03, 2017, 11:00:47 PM »
I always say I'm not going to take more than 2 but I always end up taking a minimum of 3, and at most 5.  When I bring 5 I don't necessarily bring them all out but there have been times when I have.  I normally shoot with my brother and I will regroup while he is shooting, in preparation for a pistol change.

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Re: How Many of You Take More Than One Gun To The Range
« Reply #44 on: June 04, 2017, 01:01:44 AM »
If I am practicing for a match I focus on the firearms I will be using. If its just a fun range day, I mix and match way more then one of whatever I feel like shooting

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