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[tsukiji]

Slightly off topic -- of course I practice using iron sights but I'm also trying to get used to point shooting and CAR methods.

Question: any thoughts on tools like CTC grips (Crimson Trace)? Not that I would depend on them but I'm thinking they may be useful depending on the situation.

Opinions?

[ChipShot]

hey where do you guys usually get your ammo? I get mine at Walmart - best prices I've found around so far

I always forget about Walmart. I need to buy some .22 LR Remington Yellow Jackets for my S&W .22 pistol. Does Walmart carry the Yellow Jackets ??...Price ???...

[Dave Burrell]

Yeah, ammo has gotten too expensive for me to justify going out shooting with my .357 pistol or shotguns. I can easily run through $50 worth of "cheap" .38 ammo in 30 minutes of shooting. Thank goodness for .22's! Last I checked, you could still buy a box of 500 .22 cartridges for $9 or so.

That's the #1 reason I got a Ruger 22 pistol and rifle - lots cheaper to shoot

my .45 and .40 cost about $50 EACH to shoot, because when I go shooting, I like to be there several hours

[Dave Burrell]

Slightly off topic -- of course I practice using iron sights but I'm also trying to get used to point shooting and CAR methods.

Question: any thoughts on tools like CTC grips (Crimson Trace)? Not that I would depend on them but I'm thinking they may be useful depending on the situation.

Opinions?

I've got CTC grips on my S&W .45, they make it really really nice for accurate targeting, but during the day in full sunshine its hard to see - works better indoors or at night.

[Dave Burrell]

I always forget about Walmart. I need to buy some .22 LR Remington Yellow Jackets for my S&W .22 pistol. Does Walmart carry the Yellow Jackets ??...Price ???...

I think they do have the Remington .22 LR Yellow Jackets, they've also got Blazer ammo and Winchester ammo along with a few other .22 sources

[ChipShot]

I think they do have the Remington .22 LR Yellow Jackets, they've also got Blazer ammo and Winchester ammo along with a few other .22 sources

FYI: Just called Big5 sporting goods over there on Bidwell....They said they don't carry the Yellow Jackets, and he said Walmart probably also does NOT carry them. Said they're a specialty ammo of sorts and recommended Wild Sports over there on Greenback. Guess I'll stop on by there on my way home.

[Darth.Central]

no CT here - not a bad tool - it has its pros/cons

how much dry fire practice do you do

[tsukiji]

no CT here - not a bad tool - it has its pros/cons

how much dry fire practice do you do

I think I'm going to order CTC for my P220 when I get some spare change.

Dry fire -- not enough. I've got snap caps (9mm and 45acp). I'll use them every once in awhile.

[Dave Burrell]

how much dry fire practice do you do

that right there is the #1 thing that helped me learn to shoot better - and it didn't cost a dime in ammo

[Bill Z]

that right there is the #1 thing that helped me learn to shoot better - and it didn't cost a dime in ammo

Please enlighten me, I was always taught dry-firing is bad for a weapon. The only weapons I dry fire are the ones that don't allow for a gentle release of the firing mechanism.

[Dave Burrell]

Please enlighten me, I was always taught dry-firing is bad for a weapon. The only weapons I dry fire are the ones that don't allow for a gentle release of the firing mechanism.

why would you think its bad for a weapon? (it's not)

[Redone]

Rimfire or .22 should not be dry-fired as it can break the firing pin.

[ChipShot]

Found those Yellow Jackets at Wild Sports...$3.99 for a box of 50. They also come in a box of 500...didn't get the price of those. That Wild Sports is incredible. I could easily have spent some serious time and money there, and a good selection of guns...although the Glock 19 was sold out. I noticed a S&W M+P 9mm that looked sweet. May have to consider that one. Very similar to the Glock 26, and $50 less.

[Dave Burrell]

Rimfire or .22 should not be dry-fired as it can break the firing pin.

Interesting info, hadn't ever heard of that before but just now looked it up and found you are correct... (and learned something new)

"If you are using a rimfire or centrefire be sure to use some form of snap cap that protects the firing pin and breech area for dry firing practice"

and here's a good article about dry firing practice from a NSRA National Pistol Coach
http://www.targetsho...iringAdvice.pdf


I have to admit I've never tried to dry fire my .22 mainly because it barely has any recoil, but I've had to practice dry firing a lot with my glock to get used to the glocks double trigger action. Also my big S&W .45 took a bit of practice to get used where the trigger action kicked the hammer, the S&W is my favorite because it's got the best (smoothest) trigger action, accuracy and fire power.

[tsukiji]

Yup, that's why I use snap caps. These come recommended:

http://www.topgunsup...ZOOM-c-147.html