Went to the shooting range today

[krunchykrome]

I've previously shot a .22 Taurus, a Sig (not sure about the caliber), and I shot a .45 Glock. Today I shot a 327 Magnum. Now, I know there are a lot of gun-fanatics on this board, so spare me if I don't use gun lingo and terminology correctly. I have to say that the Magnum felt the most powerful of the bunch. The Glock was the most fun to shoot though. After shooting for a good hour with the Magnum, my hand was a little sore. The Sig was probably the smoothest to shoot out of the bunch.

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I've previously shot a .22 Taurus, a Sig (not sure about the caliber), and I shot a .45 Glock. Today I shot a 327 Magnum. Now, I know there are a lot of gun-fanatics on this board, so spare me if I don't use gun lingo and terminology correct. I have to say that the Magnum felt the most powerful of the bunch. The Glock was the most fun to shoot though. After shooting for a good hour with the Magnum, my hand was a little sore. The Sig was probably the smoothest to shoot out of the bunch.

:thumbsup:

I just got back from shooting also. On my uncle's property though, not a range.

 

[KK]

I'm guessing you mean .357 magnum. Wait till you move up to .44 mag, that will make you appreciate that .357

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: KK
I'm guessing you mean .357 magnum. Wait till you move up to .44 mag, that will make you appreciate that .357

Nope, they actually make a .327 Magnum now too. It's not even close to the .357 Magnum, but the way it's named is causing a good bit of confusion. That said, it's plenty powerful for a .32 calibre bullet and you won't find me volunteering to stand in front of one.

EDIT: For the OP. Despite its reputation, the .45 ACP is a very pleasant calibre to shoot. I've shot a number of 1911-style pistols chambered for .45 and they all have a wonderful feel to them. The .45 fires a heavy bullet with low pressure at relatively low velocity. The size and weight of the bullet are responsible for much of the .45's excellent performance against close-range threats when compared to other handgun cartridges. The .45 tends to be synonymous with "power" and to some extent that's true (it remains arguably the most effective handgun cartridge, though this is, of course, open to debate), but it's truly an enjoyable round to shoot.

The .45 is an excellent combination of ballistic performance (though there are other cartridges that are "stronger", like the .44 Magnum and the .50 calibre cartridges, as well as, arguably, the 10mm) and controllability during rapid fire and it is this combination that earned the .45 its reputation.

ZV

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: KK
I'm guessing you mean .357 magnum. Wait till you move up to .44 mag, that will make you appreciate that .357

Nope, they actually make a .327 Magnum now too. It's not even close to the .357 Magnum, but the way it's named is causing a good bit of confusion.

ZV

Cool, did not know that. I knew there was a reason I come to this place. :thumbsup: