Range Day

[Leavenworth]

If any of you have been following my threads I have 3 new pistols , and after my orientation at the range I will be shooting them .
They are

#1 CZ Shadow 2 9mm

#2 Sig Sauer P320 F. 9mm

#3 Ruger Mark IV Target .22 LR



#1 As I’m new to pistols and revolvers at what distance does one start to shoot to get an idea how they shoot ?
#2 Where should I be hitting the paper at this distance .
#3 When and at what distance do I start tinkering with the sights ?
Thank You !
Leavenworth

 

[edgy]

I always start new handgun shooters at 3-5 yards maximum. It is far easier to diagnose your mistakes at a closer distance. Once you start getting consistently good groups move your target out a couple of yards and start over.
Curious to know which range you joined? If it’s Chilliwack look into their “ Introduction to Handguns “ class, the guys who give the course are excellent teachers and shooters, top shelf.
You got a few nice pistols there, congrats!

 

[OkayShooter]

If any of you have been following my threads I have 3 new pistols , and after my orientation at the range I will be shooting them .
They are

#1 CZ Shadow 2 9mm

#2 Sig Sauer P320 F. 9mm

#3 Ruger Mark IV Target 9mm



#1 As I’m new to pistols and revolvers at what distance does one start to shoot to get an idea how they shoot ?
#2 Where should I be hitting the paper at this distance .
#3 When and at what distance do I start tinkering with the sights ?
Thank You !
Leavenworth

Don't start tinkering till you repeatedly start producing the same groups, in the same area...

 

[caperaway]

Start at short distances. 5-7 meters tops. Once you get good consistent groups somewhere on the paper then consider sight adjustments. No point in moving sights around until you are getting solid groups as you don't know if the problem is you or the gun. Once you get them centered then start increasing distance,slowly. Don't just jump to 25m and think you're going to shoot decent groups! It doesn't work like that. Most new pistol shooters will have trouble keeping them on the paper past 20m. Shooting handguns beyond 15-20m takes time and patience. 50m pistol shooting was an Olympic event for a hundred years and nobody ever got a perfect score so that will tell you how tough it can be to shoot a pistol at distance.

 

[Leavenworth]

Okay Thank You for the replies !
Leavenworth

 

[Leavenworth]

Edgy ! I joined the Mission and District Rod and Gun Club . Thank you for the Congrats and replies !
Leavenworth

I always start new handgun shooters at 3-5 yards maximum. It is far easier to diagnose your mistakes at a closer distance. Once you start getting consistently good groups move your target out a couple of yards and start over.
Curious to know which range you joined? If it’s Chilliwack look into their “ Introduction to Handguns “ class, the guys who give the course are excellent teachers and shooters, top shelf.
You got a few nice pistols there, congrats!

 

[pirate604]

As others here have said, start off at the 5ish meter range. Go slow and take your time. I know you have 3 new pistols and your instinct is probably to mag dump them all as fast as you can. I know the excitment one new pistol brings, let alone three. Take your time, go slow, be sure to use proper grip and it helps to document your progress, pics work well for that. Don't fiddle with the sights until you have a solid understanding of how to shoot and can at least replicate the same gorups in the same area, as Okayshooter has mentioned.
Best of luck and have fun.

 

[edgy]

Edgy ! I joined the Mission and District Rod and Gun Club . Thank you for the Congrats and replies !
Leavenworth

Excellent, Mission is a good club, they have some very accomplished handgun shooters there. I believe Blake and John run pistol practice nights for IDPA there, try and get out on those nights and you will get some excellent instruction and advice I’m sure

 

[Scotty454]

If any of you have been following my threads I have 3 new pistols , and after my orientation at the range I will be shooting them .
They are

#1 CZ Shadow 2 9mm

#2 Sig Sauer P320 F. 9mm

#3 Ruger Mark IV Target 9mm



#1 As I’m new to pistols and revolvers at what distance does one start to shoot to get an idea how they shoot ?
#2 Where should I be hitting the paper at this distance .
#3 When and at what distance do I start tinkering with the sights ?
Thank You !
Leavenworth

You sure 'bout that? Lol

I'd start close, like 3/5m. Once you're consistently getting hits where you want them (ish), then move back.

Point of aim and point of impact should be more or less the same at most reasonable distances, you're not going to get a ton of drop even at 25m.

I'd assume you won't have to tinker with the sights. But if you do, shoot groups. From a rest, if possible. Don't chase single impacts that aren't where you want them to be. Ideally have someone else shoot the gun to confirm that your sights are off, and that it's not just you pulling shots for the multitude of reasons people (Especially new people) miss with a pistol.

 

[Leavenworth]

Thank You Again Edgy !
Leavenworth

Excellent, Mission is a good club, they have some very accomplished handgun shooters there. I believe Blake and John run pistol practice nights for IDPA there, try and get out on those nights and you will get some excellent instruction and advice I’m sure

 

[Leavenworth]

I edited my original post I guess I had 9mm on the brain ! LOL !
Leavenworth

You sure 'bout that? Lol

I'd start close, like 3/5m. Once you're consistently getting hits where you want them (ish), then move back.

Point of aim and point of impact should be more or less the same at most reasonable distances, you're not going to get a ton of drop even at 25m.

I'd assume you won't have to tinker with the sights. But if you do, shoot groups. From a rest, if possible. Don't chase single impacts that aren't where you want them to be. Ideally have someone else shoot the gun to confirm that your sights are off, and that it's not just you pulling shots for the multitude of reasons people (Especially new people) miss with a pistol.