I was planning to pick up my new CZ SP01 from Paul on Saturday 23rd Jan, Anthony(GunForHire) had hooked me up to shoot at Winslow as well but that day I woke up and we had a dump of snow and a family crisis hit at the same time so saturday travel was a no-go.

 

I ended up picking up my new Gun from Paul on the Monday and headed over to SJSC on a cold rainy day to see If i could still use my shooting invitation.

 

I bumped into Art, the RO, who after finding out who i was - or more accurately, who sent me - showed me around the facilities and then led me down to the 25 yd outdoor range.

 

After a quick safety lecture and having the range to myself, I shot a few mags worth static at multiple targets(3). I was then trying shooting side stepping and shooting at the targets.

 

I then asked Art if he could suggest some drills and I did the following multiple times

 

1) Standing with my back to the targets, walking away and when Threat was yelled, turning and putting 3 shots in each target

2) Moving across targets, putting 3 shots single handed into each target as I was passing then turning around and doing the same thing weak handed while walking back the other way

3) Standing about 10 yds from target running at target while emptying the mag into the target

 

Did these drills until the light had run out along with swapping stories with Art who could not have been a more helpful and gracious host, thanked him and then headed home.

 

As a North Jersey, standing in a portal at the range type of guy, It was great being at an outdoor range and having Art provide both the insight into improving my technique and providing me with a number of run and gun practical drills to get me into areas of practical shooting, I have not been exposed to so far in my short time in this activity

 

On the Lonnngggg drive home, I had my first experience with Golden Coral and as I was starving, I got my moneys worth.

 

Thinking of standing in the Portal shooting next time at the local range was enough to make a grown man cry

Art is a top notch guy!

Art is a top notch guy!

 

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Thinking of standing in the Portal shooting next time at the local range was enough to make a grown man cry

 

Lots of action shooting going on every weekend - come on out. CJ USPSA is 2/12, SCFGPA IDPA is 2/19 (pre-registration required - less equipment needed for IDPA vs USPSA). And various steel shoots. Glad you had a good time.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

Sounds awesome.

Few Q's

Which model sp01 did you pick up? I'm in the market for a full size 9mm and am deciding between this, a 92a1 and a 1911

How far from Paul is winslows? I'm picking something up soon as well and am hoping to take it out right away.

and pics please?

Sounds awesome.

Few Q's

Which model sp01 did you pick up? I'm in the market for a full size 9mm and am deciding between this, a 92a1 and a 1911

How far from Paul is winslows? I'm picking something up soon as well and am hoping to take it out right away.

and pics please?

 

I got the SP01 tactical (SKU 91157) in .40 cal. as I already had a PX4 storm in 9mm.

 

Paul is 6 miles from SJSC, just be aware it is not a walk on range.