Went shooting today

[Rugerfan]

Since today is a bank holiday, son #1 came down to try out his new Holosun 407 Green dot he bought last weekend. He mounted it on his M2011 9 mm(pic to follow). It appears to be a 9mm 1911 with some “upgrades”.

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I have got to get one of these sights. I shot better with this sight than I’ve ever shot. I’ll have to get another pistol though(darn it).

[Rugerfan]

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We were shooting from a copy of CPJ’s portable shooting bench and an el cheapo Caldwell plastic pistol rest. We were shooting at 15 yards



I was very impressed with the results. He basically got it sighted in in less than one magazine.

This gun has a very heavy trigger. It really needs to be worked on. It’s very similar to a DA revolver.

[Rugerfan]

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This target, hopefully, is 2 magazines rapid fire.

[Rugerfan]

This is 25 yards

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[Rugerfan]

Neither one of us could be called a marksman, but we DEFINITELY shot better with this Holosun. Only drawback is the gun has a green FO sight so once or twice I caught myself sighting with the front sight instead of the Holosun dot.

All in all, it was a good day.

[GrapeApe]

I'm a fan

Since you're considering getting a pistol for one, I like the PSA Daggers, either the full 17rnd size or the 15round mid size (Think glock 17 or 19)

They have this "funky" upper half on sale for $170 https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dag ... 1655130651
and you can get one of their complete lowers, minus mag, of either size, for $50
FS https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dag ... black.html
compact: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dag ... lack2.html

The reasoning behind the rear sight being infront of the optic is so there's no way for the rear sight to block you seeing the dot, while they still co-witness

They're basically Gen 3 Glock clones, but they've changed the grip. I like it better than my Gen1 Glocks. That's why I own both sized frames and one "regular slide, and one optic cut one

Edited to add: They also have green and tan frames if you like the two tone look

Edited again to add: If you like the price of that slide assembly, but aren't wild about the forward rear sight position, they also have a "plain" SS slide assembly for $160
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dag ... nless.html

[Rugerfan]

I forgot about the Dagger. I’m contemplating a Glock(now Dagger). Thanks for reminding me about the Dagger. Gonna take a little while to refill the gun fund.

Btw, only Glock I’ve ever shot is my M44. Is there much of any difference between a 44 and any of the 9mm Glock models?

[CPJ 2.0]

“ I have got to get one of these sights. I shot better with this sight than I’ve ever shot.”


Hehehehehehehehehehehehe

Welcome to the dark side.


How do you like the bench?

[GrapeApe]

I forgot about the Dagger. I’m contemplating a Glock(now Dagger). Thanks for reminding me about the Dagger. Gonna take a little while to refill the gun fund.

Btw, only Glock I’ve ever shot is my M44. Is there much of any difference between a 44 and any of the 9mm Glock models?

Not sure, never handled a G44

I forget what part of MS you're in, but I'm willing to meet you around the state line and let you see if you like the Dagger grip frame. (Unless you live in the southern end, Pasgagoula is a tad far)

[GrapeApe]

Oh, and buying the parts saves you the 11% excise tax collected on complete firearms (Pittman Act)
The run specials on them fairly frequently, so picking up the lower when it's cheap, and then have the upper half sent to your house when it's a deal.

One of my frames came with a NICE pistol case

[Rugerfan]

“ I have got to get one of these sights. I shot better with this sight than I’ve ever shot.”


Hehehehehehehehehehehehe

Welcome to the dark side.


How do you like the bench?

I knew some of y’all would like that. It’s really a game changer. I’ve been wanting to try one. At $240 it’s a no-brainer.

We love the bench. It’s perfect for rifles. I’d like more platform directly in front for handguns but it worked fine. I’m certainly not gonna make another top. It’s also surprisingly sturdy. Those legs lock down tight.

Idk if you created that or if you used a plan from somewhere. I definitely appreciate you posting about it.

We were shooting in my pasture immediately behind the house. I keep it in my shop, just threw it in the back of the truck for the short distance. I took the truck so we could use the tailgate for a table.

[Rugerfan]

Oh, and buying the parts saves you the 11% excise tax collected on complete firearms (Pittman Act)
The run specials on them fairly frequently, so picking up the lower when it's cheap, and then have the upper half sent to your house when it's a deal.

One of my frames came with a NICE pistol case

I'll definitely check in to the Dagger. Right now buying in bits and pieces will have to be the way to go

[CPJ 2.0]

“ I have got to get one of these sights. I shot better with this sight than I’ve ever shot.”


Hehehehehehehehehehehehe

Welcome to the dark side.


How do you like the bench?

I knew some of y’all would like that. It’s really a game changer. I’ve been wanting to try one. At $240 it’s a no-brainer.

We love the bench. It’s perfect for rifles. I’d like more platform directly in front for handguns but it worked fine. I’m certainly not gonna make another top. It’s also surprisingly sturdy. Those legs lock down tight.

Idk if you created that or if you used a plan from somewhere. I definitely appreciate you posting about it.

We were shooting in my pasture immediately behind the house. I keep it in my shop, just threw it in the back of the truck for the short distance. I took the truck so we could use the tailgate for a table.

I snagged the basic idea of the internets, and added my flair. I did add a brace to the front, which I suggest doing. I used metal because I had it. A chunk of 2x4 would work also. Just need to be attached to the saw horse.
I’d add some grease to the red plastic latches on the legs. Just a dab to make them close easy.

[Rugerfan]

Mine’s still straight. Guess I should add the 2x4 before it’s too late.

[CPJ 2.0]

Not so much to keep it straight, but it adds a fair amount of stiffness.

[Rugerfan]

[Wambli Ska]

I forgot about the Dagger. I’m contemplating a Glock(now Dagger). Thanks for reminding me about the Dagger. Gonna take a little while to refill the gun fund.

Btw, only Glock I’ve ever shot is my M44. Is there much of any difference between a 44 and any of the 9mm Glock models?

The 44 is basically a 19 (9mm) but chambered in .22lr. Size of the gun, magazines and controls are the same.

[Wambli Ska]

AND welcome to the Dark Side...

[shotgunshooter3]

But but.... space shuttle complexity.... a bazillion microchips ready to fail.... held on by two SCREWS.... a Battery?! if you RDS your pistol you'll just be gifting it to whoever pries it out of your cold, dead hands...

[breamfisher]

But but.... space shuttle complexity.... a bazillion microchips ready to fail.... held on by two SCREWS.... a Battery?! if you RDS your pistol you'll just be gifting it to whoever pries it out of your cold, dead hands...

You forgot Chinese malware in the optic that's going to report all of your habits to Li Qiang and Xi Jinping.

[Rugerfan]

I forgot about the Dagger. I’m contemplating a Glock(now Dagger). Thanks for reminding me about the Dagger. Gonna take a little while to refill the gun fund.

Btw, only Glock I’ve ever shot is my M44. Is there much of any difference between a 44 and any of the 9mm Glock models?

The 44 is basically a 19 (9mm) but chambered in .22lr. Size of the gun, magazines and controls are the same.

That’s what I was wondering. I like the 44 alright so I think Incould live with a Glock or it’s clone

[Rugerfan]

AND welcome to the Dark Side...

I’ve been wanting to try one before I spent the $$.

I only shot from a rest. My son shot offhand and he really likes it.His offhand rapid fire was impressive At least to us it was. Some of y’all can do that good with open sights. I like the green dot. It was kinda confusing with the green dot AND a green front FO sight. I would prefer one to be different

He’ll be getting a 2nd one for his Canik which has an optic cut.