I have to say, I really liked this gun. This was my first experience with the .40 S&W round. I'd considered getting a G22 earlier and posted on here. I was always a little concerned, because I heard it was snappier and had more perceived recoil than a .45. On the 1911 platform, I really love the 45. I feel this is the best platform for the round, what a sweet shooter.
Anyway, it wasn't as bad as a lot of people say. It was pretty fun, like a 9mm with a little bit of attitude
. I loaded up a mag and paced off to a dozen yards sighed up the milk jug and let fly. I figured I would blast the milk just apart, as I would consider myself a pretty decent shot.
The milk jug didn't FLINCH.
Well, my face reddened and I looked at Scott, my Fiance's mother's beau and just shook my head. I attrrbuted it to my first time with that gun and caliber. I still figured I'd hit it once though! So while Scott loaded a new mag I walked over to the jug to check out if I even nicked it.
There was a full 10 holes in it (full mag capacity!). The FMJ we were using was just cutting through the jug like butter and not moving it! I guess those little suckers travel pretty dang fast. It was funny, and I felt a lot better about myself after that..(phew).
Shot another 300 rounds or so, only one FTF. A really nice gun that seemed to absorb the recoil great. The 40 took a little getting used to, it is a little jumpier than a 9 and more noticable than a 45. ( gotta get myself a 1911 when funds allow...prolly Springfield Mil-spec)
Anyway, it was a good time. I also shot a double barreled 410 derringer. Not so fun! Although not as bad as some other hand cannons I see at the range. The little milk jug had to be replaced though...
The wifey didn't so much enjoy the 40 though, so looking at getting her something in 9mm or maybe 380. She almost lost the piece on the second shot, my heart kinda jumped when it went sideways. She was in the national guard too, so she has gun experience.
Looks like I won't be getting that G22 anytime soon...
Anyway, it wasn't as bad as a lot of people say. It was pretty fun, like a 9mm with a little bit of attitude
. I loaded up a mag and paced off to a dozen yards sighed up the milk jug and let fly. I figured I would blast the milk just apart, as I would consider myself a pretty decent shot.The milk jug didn't FLINCH.
Well, my face reddened and I looked at Scott, my Fiance's mother's beau and just shook my head. I attrrbuted it to my first time with that gun and caliber. I still figured I'd hit it once though! So while Scott loaded a new mag I walked over to the jug to check out if I even nicked it.
There was a full 10 holes in it (full mag capacity!). The FMJ we were using was just cutting through the jug like butter and not moving it! I guess those little suckers travel pretty dang fast. It was funny, and I felt a lot better about myself after that..(phew).
Shot another 300 rounds or so, only one FTF. A really nice gun that seemed to absorb the recoil great. The 40 took a little getting used to, it is a little jumpier than a 9 and more noticable than a 45. ( gotta get myself a 1911 when funds allow...prolly Springfield Mil-spec)
Anyway, it was a good time. I also shot a double barreled 410 derringer. Not so fun! Although not as bad as some other hand cannons I see at the range. The little milk jug had to be replaced though...
The wifey didn't so much enjoy the 40 though, so looking at getting her something in 9mm or maybe 380. She almost lost the piece on the second shot, my heart kinda jumped when it went sideways. She was in the national guard too, so she has gun experience.
Looks like I won't be getting that G22 anytime soon...