Don't you just hate bad luck with the range?

The Great Mahoo · January 20, 2010, 12:30 PM

I was talking to a lady friend of mine the other day, and somehow we got on the topic of shooting. I thought to myself "hmm, what a great oppertunity..." so invited her to join me, making plans to go last night.

After running around and picking up some more ammo over the weekend, I dug through my collection of handguns to take to the indoor range, trying to recall when the last time I had been there was. I suddenly realized that pretty much all of my guns are not well suited for someone who hasn't shot before, nor one with small hands. Most of my collection are .45's, with a snubnose-357 that no one seems to enjoy shooting even with .38's. My new Sp101 in .327 seemed a good ticket, but I can't find anything but defensive magnum loads for it. I settled on my .327 with some .32S&W, my colt 1903 pocket .32acp, Glock 36 .45acp and ParaOrd 1911. So I pack everything up, load up tons of ammo, and we head off.

We get to the range just past 8:00, just intime to get a good hour or hour and a half in. Strolling inside, I am met by the woman who runs the range, who apologizes profusely that she has no lanes. It seems they rented a bay to a fraternaty, and had to shut the other down for unexpected maintanence. Darn the luck!

It wasn't all bad, though. Had a nice friendly chat with the owner, who turns out was just in the tail-end of a robbery a few weeks back. Seems she had the misfortune of pulling into a bank as the robbers were on the way out, barring their escape. They fired a few shots, hitting the engine block of her car as they tried to force past her car and make their getaway.

On the plus side, my lady friend signed up for the basic-pistol course, and we may be doing the advanced defensive pistol course in the near future (though it'd be a repeat for me)

And I've rescheduled our shooting "date" for this weekend. Looks like 1 less person on the fence for the RKBA.

Brian Pfleuger · January 20, 2010, 12:38 PM

I know there must be more to this story....

I keep reading it looking for the bad luck....

Seems like every day of my life to me. In fact, that's about as good as my days get!

The Great Mahoo · January 20, 2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peetzakilla

I know there must be more to this story....

I keep reading it looking for the bad luck....

Seems like every day of my life to me. In fact, that's about as good as my days get!

Hmm, there was supposed to be a winky-face next to that title....

But, yeah, turned into a pretty nice day, despite the fact we couldn't actually shoot.

Brian Pfleuger · January 20, 2010, 01:00 PM

Ah!

I thought maybe you were just one of those obnoxiously lucky people that thinks that their shoe coming untied makes for a bad day!

LukeA · January 20, 2010, 05:47 PM

The owner woman was on the news for that.

Where was this, Anthony Arms?

Avenger · January 20, 2010, 06:22 PM

I'd say start with the Pocket Hammerless then go to the 1911 for a rookie shooter. The 1903 is one of the most pleasant shooters out there (LOVE MINE

) and the ergonomics/feel are very close to the 1911.

The Great Mahoo · January 21, 2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukeA

The owner woman was on the news for that.

Where was this, Anthony Arms?

A&S Shooting Range in Youngwood, PA. I hadn't heard anything about it until she talked of it, but I don't watch much TV to keep up with the news.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenger

I'd say start with the Pocket Hammerless then go to the 1911 for a rookie shooter. The 1903 is one of the most pleasant shooters out there (LOVE MINE ) and the ergonomics/feel are very close to the 1911.

Yeah, I was thinking about starting her off on the SP101 loaded with some regular .32 rounds, then moving to the 1903. I figured something with better sights than the little notch on the 1903 would be a good idea.

Thanks!

ClayInTx · January 21, 2010, 06:11 PM

Got to the range and it was not available.

The night is still young, so what do we do?

January 20, 2010, 12:30 PM	#1
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	Don't you just hate bad luck with the range? I was talking to a lady friend of mine the other day, and somehow we got on the topic of shooting. I thought to myself "hmm, what a great oppertunity..." so invited her to join me, making plans to go last night. After running around and picking up some more ammo over the weekend, I dug through my collection of handguns to take to the indoor range, trying to recall when the last time I had been there was. I suddenly realized that pretty much all of my guns are not well suited for someone who hasn't shot before, nor one with small hands. Most of my collection are .45's, with a snubnose-357 that no one seems to enjoy shooting even with .38's. My new Sp101 in .327 seemed a good ticket, but I can't find anything but defensive magnum loads for it. I settled on my .327 with some .32S&W, my colt 1903 pocket .32acp, Glock 36 .45acp and ParaOrd 1911. So I pack everything up, load up tons of ammo, and we head off. We get to the range just past 8:00, just intime to get a good hour or hour and a half in. Strolling inside, I am met by the woman who runs the range, who apologizes profusely that she has no lanes. It seems they rented a bay to a fraternaty, and had to shut the other down for unexpected maintanence. Darn the luck! It wasn't all bad, though. Had a nice friendly chat with the owner, who turns out was just in the tail-end of a robbery a few weeks back. Seems she had the misfortune of pulling into a bank as the robbers were on the way out, barring their escape. They fired a few shots, hitting the engine block of her car as they tried to force past her car and make their getaway. On the plus side, my lady friend signed up for the basic-pistol course, and we may be doing the advanced defensive pistol course in the near future (though it'd be a repeat for me) And I've rescheduled our shooting "date" for this weekend. Looks like 1 less person on the fence for the RKBA. __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

January 20, 2010, 12:38 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,694	I know there must be more to this story.... I keep reading it looking for the bad luck.... Seems like every day of my life to me. In fact, that's about as good as my days get! __________________ https://ecommercearms.com I am the owner/operator! Ask me for custom prices! No sales tax outside CO!

January 20, 2010, 01:00 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,694	Ah! I thought maybe you were just one of those obnoxiously lucky people that thinks that their shoe coming untied makes for a bad day! __________________ https://ecommercearms.com I am the owner/operator! Ask me for custom prices! No sales tax outside CO!

January 21, 2010, 06:11 PM	#8
ClayInTx Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,066	Ah, such bad luck! Got to the range and it was not available. The night is still young, so what do we do?

January 20, 2010, 05:47 PM	#5
LukeA Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2009 Posts: 542	The owner woman was on the news for that. Where was this, Anthony Arms?

January 20, 2010, 06:22 PM	#6
Avenger Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Posts: 274	I'd say start with the Pocket Hammerless then go to the 1911 for a rookie shooter. The 1903 is one of the most pleasant shooters out there (LOVE MINE ) and the ergonomics/feel are very close to the 1911.