First day at CR Range with my new SR40

[Bagarocks 36]

Picked up my new Ruger KSR40 on thursday and tryed it out today at the Cherry Ridge Range. Nobody was at the PR range So I set up all my stuff at the table station, then walked out and put up my target as I was going back to the firing line Steve the RO approached and asked me what was I doing going out on an open Range. My first BIG MISTAKE on my first day of firsts. Being a red faced embarresed newbie was an understatement. Steve red me the riot act in a very respectable but stern manner. Safety first and always first, Target ranges guns and bullets are not good places or things to say Im sorry.

 

RO Steve was a great help in giving me the ins and outs of the range. He further gave me excellent tips and insights that I really appreciate and will use as I get more familiar with my hand gun.

 

I had a good time firing for the first time, shooting 5 rounds per mag, I actually had 4 different times where I grouped 3 shots on a dime or a quarter. One good thing, I still had all the wood attached to my target base I would say thats a good start.

 

Cant wait to get back and tear apart some cardboard

[vjf915 456]

How was managing the .4 out of the gun? .40 isn't the easiest caliber to manage, and the SR40 is a bit smaller. Also, how far out were the targets that you were shooting at? Grouping that close at 5 yards away is much different than 25 yards away.

[71ragtopgoat 23]

I had a moment like that .I lowered my pistol to change my grip. Very gentle tap on my shoulder after I emptied the mag. Then he stayed and corrected my grip with me and gave a few more tips. Good guys !!!

[Bagarocks 36]

How was managing the .4 out of the gun? .40 isn't the easiest caliber to manage, and the SR40 is a bit smaller. Also, how far out were the targets that you were shooting at? Grouping that close at 5 yards away is much different than 25 yards away.

 

I believe I managed well after about the first 10 to 15 rounds. I thought I got into a good rythm ya know , squeeze, lower, settle on target, exhale, squeeze ect. Ive fired rifles, ya know the Army issue type but never a hand gun. recoil was never overbearing.

The Targets were at 25 feet what about 8 yards? I thought that would be a good distance to start and get acclimated and comfortable.

 

Speaking of distance, whenever I had to hit that 300 yarder I always had to aim a little high squeeze pull yer cheek off the stock and watch it drop, neat stuff