M9 range report

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RangerM9

Discussion Starter · May 1, 2005

Just got back from the range...(and boy are my thumbs sore...gotta get me a mag loader for this thing!)...and the M9 was flawless. About 300 rounds total, UMC bulk pack, WWB, Blazer and Blazer Brass 115 gr, Magtech 115gr, and Wolf.....All worked perfectly. My aim and shooting skills could used some work, but that is no fault of the gun.....i just need to get out a lot more than i do now. My friend was along as well...he is a centerfire novice more or less.....while he ripped targets a new a-hole with my buckmark .22, he just couldn't get a handle on the Steyr trap sites....i love them, but he was lucky to get 4 out of ten shots on the paper...then he switched to the .22...he is just fine with that gun.

My shooting...is a bit to the left at almost all times....i think that is form instead of sights issues....suggestions?

All in all....a great day at the range.....they have an M40 for $350 there....nearly jumped on it......may yet go back....but they also have a nice Bulgi Makarov.....so many choices....

later

Greg

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TheNatureBoy

· #6 · May 1, 2005

RangerM9 said:
My shooting...is a bit to the left at almost all times....i think that is form instead of sights issues....suggestions?

I had the same problem and corrected it with two changes.

First, I made sure the gun followed the knuckles of my finger and not my thumb. When I naturally (without thought) hold a Steyr, it's position to the left, and not straight down my arm. I need to move the muzzle to the right so that it 'seats' better in my hands and aligns straight down my arm.

Poor explanation I know, but hopefully you'll know what I mean.

Second, make sure you pull the trigger with the fat part of your finger and not the joint area. This also made me pull to the left.

I hope this helps.

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