Brian and I joined a friend at our local gun range this week. We’ve shot mostly rifles in the past at our family farm and had only shot a handgun once before. This was our first trip to a gun range as well. Our friend brought 4 different handguns- a CZ, CT, Beretta, and one other. I never realized how different it is to shoot a shotgun from a handgun. Even though a rifle is much heavier, you can use your body to stabilize it better- your shoulder, a closer arm, and even your cheek. Brian hit the bullseye 3-4 times with different guns throughout our range time, but I didn’t hit it until the last gun. Even though it was the most uncomfortable gun to shoot, I hit the bullseye 3 times out of 10 shots. Our friend says you want to start with a gun that you shoot well even if it’s uncomfortable and adjust it to make it more comfortable to shoot (e.g., better grip). That makes sense to me. We’re still a long way from owning a gun, but it’s still a fun way to spend an afternoon.
The Oldfield Chronicles 