Military Sidearm Winter Shoot

[dwarven1]

Well... I took out the P.08, intending to shoot the match.

Unfortunately, the 10th round (CCI Blazer 115gr FMJ) failed to extract... and while I was struggling with it to try and clear the jam, I dropped the Luger into the snow.

Now that it's been freshly field stripped, cleaned and oiled, I'll try it again today. With three more inches of fresh snow on the ground. :/ I really need to build that shoot house I've been talking about...

 

[Fritz the Cat]

I really need to build that shoot house I've been talking about...

Just don't build it too small. My dad and I built one on his range, 5x8. Perfect size for one person. Two is crowded, and a third is standing outside.

 

[dwarven1]

Just don't build it too small. My dad and I built one on his range, 5x8. Perfect size for one person. Two is crowded, and a third is standing outside.

Thing more like 12x24 or so. With a woodstove. And room for the tractor & motorcycles.

 

[majspud]

Took my favorite to the range; the 1915 M14 Mauser. 38F, windy, cold. 40 rounds of Magtech FMJ/RN (71/905/129) - 1 dud - and 8 rounds Winchester FMJ/SWC (71/905/129) - 1 fail to feed as the 8th round. Shot 8 rounds each target rapid fire; 2 mags top, 2 mags bottom. Then 4 rounds each target to get the 12. 50 feet is a fair distance for a .32; used gloves for only the second time. SWC ammo is the only type this pistol is irregular with. It absolutely loves Federal Hydra Shok and Speer God Dots (JHP (65/950/130 and 60/960/123).

This pistol is part of a trophy rig. Original holster dated 1916 (upper left in picture). The original closure strap has a souvenir Imperial Button; I had the strap repaired. Imperial acceptance proof is the Prussian Cipher in front of the rear sight. Commercial Proof (U/Crown) below the rear sight. One of my three regular carry pieces.

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[45collector]

2nd oldest military sidearm I have is the 1918 Colt. Somewhere under that chrome is the original pistol.

17 yards, 230grain hardball.

 

[majspud]

Owie.

t

 

[45collector]

Owie.

t

Yeah. It was cheap though. Couldn’t leave it.

 

[jpm]

Yeah. It was cheap though. Couldn’t leave it.

Its a good looking pistol too, someone did a nice job. If the price was good, grab it!

 

[majspud]

Maybe I can get out once more before surgery; summer 1917.

t

 

[Andy in NH]

1911 with WWB 230gr FMJ.

M9 with my own reloaded 115gr. 9mm FMJ.

I participated in familiarization (FAM) fire with the 1911 in boot camp and qualified as a Sharpshooter with it at the School of Infantry.
When I got to my first fleet unit (1/8) they had already made the switch to the M9.
I FAM fired the M9 occasionally through the years, but didn't qualify with it until I had over ten years in service.
Ultimately, I earned the Expert's badge (5th award).

 

[Gasgunner]

1911 with WWB 230gr FMJ.
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M9 with my own reloaded 115gr. 9mm FMJ.
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I conducted familiarization (FAM) fire with the 1911 in boot camp and qualified as a Sharpshooter with it at the School of Infantry.
When I got to my first fleet unit (1/8) they had already made the switch to the M9.
I FAM fired the M9 occasionally through the years, but didn't qualify with it until I had over ten years in service.
Ultimately, I earned the Expert's badge (5th award).

The 1911 target is either a 96 or 97/120

 

[jpm]

The 1911 target is either a 96 or 97/120

I get 96 1x

 

[Andy in NH]

The 1911 target is either a 96 or 97/120

Math for Marines!

 

[45collector]

97 all day

 

[Gasgunner]

I get 96 1x

97 all day

The only iffy one for me was the one to the right of the 10 ring.

 

[45collector]

The only iffy one for me was the one to the right of the 10 ring.

It's very close, and it looks like the grease ring is touching the white line. When it's that close I would always give it to the guy/gal.

 

[majspud]

10; the white line is blackened in a couple places.

This is what I think of when someone says "M17".

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[majspud]

Had to rush this one. Couple errands and then have to get 2 cats to the vet for 2:30. 33F, clear, breeze, cold. 24 rounds WWB 50 feet. All on paper at least.
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[jpm]

The only iffy one for me was the one to the right of the 10 ring.

that's the one I thought was a 9. If you go by the grease or soot ring then it does seem to be touching the 10 ring.

 

[majspud]

Last time out before surgery with the 1944 German occupation Beretta. Previous owner never fired it. Cleaned grease out of it. SA marked spare magazine came today. Shot 4 rounds Federal Hydra Shok and 4 rounds PPU JHP and some PPU ball at the left target. Federal fed fine; all PPU JHP were FTF. About 12 rounds PPU ball at each of the other 2 targets; 4 were FTF. Action was stiff and a little rough. I think the pistol saw very little use and needs a couple boxes through it to loosen things up. About 30 feet, 45F, overcast. Was on target by the end. 32 is much less harsh than .380, so the lanyard ring really didn’t bother me that much.
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[mac1911]

Im going to try and get out tomorrow
CZ 52 and 82
I will have to shoot at 25 yards as I dont have any short ranges to shoot at.

 

[majspud]

Distance is only 50 ft.

t

 

[mac1911]

Distance is only 50 ft.

t

no 50' available for me.
min is 25 yards at the range available to me during the time I can go. I have the apropriate 25 yd slow fire targets that are the same as 50' target.

 

[mac1911]

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It's very close, and it looks like the grease ring is touching the white line. When it's that close I would always give it to the guy/gal.

i favor the doubt, if you have to think give them the point

 

[mac1911]

CZ 52. 95/120/1X red
CZ 82 67/120/3 Miss

As usual cold rainy and windy.

Have not shot these much at all.
From holster to center hold ran out cmp service pistol slow fire style.

CZ 82 -,wolf steel cased ammo
was cerakoted by greg Derr i did not shoot it before and only for function after until thursday

CZ52- still working on my first 50 round box of wolf gold. CZ 52 feels much better in my hands and has that 1911 type push bs the 9mm snap/jump
Both are sporting Marchal wood grips.

MarschalGrips

CNC-machined wood grips with hand fitting/finishing

www.marschalgrips.com

I have another CZ82 I need to get grip screws for

 

[majspud]

520 is the smaller one?

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[mac1911]

520 is the smaller one?

t

CZ 52 is the larger one 7.62x25 the 0on the target is just reminder of what holes are what red is 52 black is for the 82

 

[majspud]

Rummaged in the dumpster, otherwise known as the closet, and found a few things that may be of interest to the participants. Maybe three winners...pick by random order...

1. Original box of 10 1944 8x56R Austria/Hungary ammo on strippers
2. Russian oiler
3. Azula lefty belt holster for a .357 revolver
4. M84 trapdoor .45 cal socket bayonet
5. Pair of brass wall gun hooks

May not be able to drive for 12 weeks according to wife/doctor

t

 

[45collector]

Late war Mauser HSc @ 17 yards. 12 rounds UMC 71gr .32acp FMJ
I see 102 3x

 

[majspud]

I do love my HSc; January, 1943.

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