Range report

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   Well, I just got back from the range (I am liking shooting inside) and in the last week or so I have shot several hundred rounds thru each of my pistols. I have shot them more since I've been down in AZ then I did in 5yrs back home, for no particular reason I guess, other than I have more time. I have 2 380s (now), 7-9mms, and 1-10mm. Tonight I bought one that I have been looking over for a few weeks. New Browning 1911-380, basically a mini 1911. Not cheap, but such a sweet little pistol. I bought it and took it out to the range and put 100rds down the pipe. I have shot up all the 9mm plinking reloads I had, over 1000rds when I started, I shot maybe 200 before the move. So the breakdown on the "new" ones I have acquired since coming down here, HK VP9, Sig 365 XL, Sig 320 AXG, Browning Hi Power all 9mm, Walther PPK/S and Browning 1911-380 in 380ACP. Added to my Glock 43, 48, 19 9mms and Glock 20 10mm. 	First off the 10mm auto is an absolute thumper, it is manageable in the Glock 20, but certainly not for the faint of heart. I bought some JHPs for it and will probably carry it hunting some. I bought a case of ammo for this when I bought it around 2012 or so and have round 200rds left of the 500, plus probably another 100-200 rounds of various ammo I bought. This pistol has never, ever had a hang-up of any kind. I know that's not alot of rounds compared to some, but still it just works. 	The Browning Hi Power is in a class of it's own. Fit, finish is unparalleled, there is no question why these cost what they do. It is pretty accurate even with cheap ammo. It feels and shoots different than any of the striker fired pistols, for obvious reasons.
	HK VP9 is a BMW, sleek and smooth. Overall the most accurate of all of them with all the different ammo I shot, it is the most consistent. It came with 3 17rd mags. 
	Sig 365XL I bought this used and it was some of the best money I've spent. It came with one 14rd mag and I bought 2 extended 17rd mags. In a single stack sub-compact, that packs a punch. It is only slightly bigger than my Glock 43 with 11more rounds. Again, everything shot very good, it shoots my HP reloads very well. Highly recommended for a CCW
	Sig 320 AXG, I bought this one used also. It came with 1 17rd mag and I ordered another 17rd and 2-21rd mags. That's a heavy load out! This thing is an absolute HAMMER! It's no wonder why so many agencies have taken to this pistol. It has the least amount of barrel jump, which I would expect as it is the heaviest of the 9s. I wouldn't try to CC this, but with 21 in the mag and the reputation for reliability, I will probably carry this hunting as well. It shoots the lighter bullets better, it really liked some old 115gr Winchester Silver tips. 
	Walther PPK/S, got this one used, always wanted one. I haven't shot it a ton, but they are high quality. Easy to CC if one desired to do so
	Browning 1911-380. Just bought this one today. Mini 1911, a little sweetheart in the hand. Very accurate and beautiful to boot. 
	My Glocks I have had for several years. After shooting the 365 I could get rid of the 43 if I had  mind to, not sure I will. The 48 was my favorite but the 365 I think is edging it out. It still stays in my nightstand though. The 19 is like a favorite blanket...it would be hard to get rid of, but the HK has an edge over it. 
	Sorry for the long post guys, been kind of quiet around here!

 sorry for the crappy picture, I'll get a better one tomorrow

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MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Range report Posted: 03 August 2023 at 23:15
	Well, I just got back from the range (I am liking shooting inside) and in the last week or so I have shot several hundred rounds thru each of my pistols. I have shot them more since I've been down in AZ then I did in 5yrs back home, for no particular reason I guess, other than I have more time. I have 2 380s (now), 7-9mms, and 1-10mm. Tonight I bought one that I have been looking over for a few weeks. New Browning 1911-380, basically a mini 1911. Not cheap, but such a sweet little pistol. I bought it and took it out to the range and put 100rds down the pipe. I have shot up all the 9mm plinking reloads I had, over 1000rds when I started, I shot maybe 200 before the move. So the breakdown on the "new" ones I have acquired since coming down here, HK VP9, Sig 365 XL, Sig 320 AXG, Browning Hi Power all 9mm, Walther PPK/S and Browning 1911-380 in 380ACP. Added to my Glock 43, 48, 19 9mms and Glock 20 10mm. First off the 10mm auto is an absolute thumper, it is manageable in the Glock 20, but certainly not for the faint of heart. I bought some JHPs for it and will probably carry it hunting some. I bought a case of ammo for this when I bought it around 2012 or so and have round 200rds left of the 500, plus probably another 100-200 rounds of various ammo I bought. This pistol has never, ever had a hang-up of any kind. I know that's not alot of rounds compared to some, but still it just works. The Browning Hi Power is in a class of it's own. Fit, finish is unparalleled, there is no question why these cost what they do. It is pretty accurate even with cheap ammo. It feels and shoots different than any of the striker fired pistols, for obvious reasons. HK VP9 is a BMW, sleek and smooth. Overall the most accurate of all of them with all the different ammo I shot, it is the most consistent. It came with 3 17rd mags. Sig 365XL I bought this used and it was some of the best money I've spent. It came with one 14rd mag and I bought 2 extended 17rd mags. In a single stack sub-compact, that packs a punch. It is only slightly bigger than my Glock 43 with 11more rounds. Again, everything shot very good, it shoots my HP reloads very well. Highly recommended for a CCW Sig 320 AXG, I bought this one used also. It came with 1 17rd mag and I ordered another 17rd and 2-21rd mags. That's a heavy load out! This thing is an absolute HAMMER! It's no wonder why so many agencies have taken to this pistol. It has the least amount of barrel jump, which I would expect as it is the heaviest of the 9s. I wouldn't try to CC this, but with 21 in the mag and the reputation for reliability, I will probably carry this hunting as well. It shoots the lighter bullets better, it really liked some old 115gr Winchester Silver tips. Walther PPK/S, got this one used, always wanted one. I haven't shot it a ton, but they are high quality. Easy to CC if one desired to do so Browning 1911-380. Just bought this one today. Mini 1911, a little sweetheart in the hand. Very accurate and beautiful to boot. My Glocks I have had for several years. After shooting the 365 I could get rid of the 43 if I had mind to, not sure I will. The 48 was my favorite but the 365 I think is edging it out. It still stays in my nightstand though. The 19 is like a favorite blanket...it would be hard to get rid of, but the HK has an edge over it. Sorry for the long post guys, been kind of quiet around here! sorry for the crappy picture, I'll get a better one tomorrow

d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2023 at 12:39

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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2023 at 22:09
	Sounds like a great day at the range. And some fine firearms.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2023 at 23:41
	Went back today to shoot. Took the 380s also. Love the Sigs, the Walther is a fantastic little pistol and the mini 1911 is a sweetie. All performed without a hitch! Here's a few pictures.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2023 at 09:12
	looks great. But you now have a lot of cleaning ahead of you
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