Took some pistols to the range today.

**aubie515** · May 15th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Today was my birthday, so I decided to head to the range with my CZ SP 01, Taurus PT1911 and my Bulgarian Makarov.

It's been a long time since I shot any of my Makarovs, so I "forgot" how much zip the ammo has when fired. If you never shot or owned a Makarov, I say you are missing out on a lot of fun. I ran some FMJ and HPs through the Bulgy and both ammo types shot the same.

The SP 01 is a very good shooting 9mm pistol. I bought it with the intent of using it for competition, but I haven't gotten around to the competition part. The weight of the pistol really helps with muzzle flip and how can you go wrong with a 19 rd magazine?

My PT1911 performs as it always does on the range. I will be refinishing the PT and my XD45 this week. I plan on using Titanium Gray on the PT and FDE on the XD. I hope they turn out nice because I have been debating on what colors to use on those two pistols. I will take some pictures and post them once they have been completed. I will also be refinishing my DPMS rifle as well.

**billamj** · May 15th, 2007, 01:51 PM

Happy birthday! Its really great that you got to spend your birthday in an activity that you enjoy. Some day I'll get to shoot a Mak, in the meantime I'll have to make do with my Sig P232. Hope the rest of your day goes as well as the first part did.

**soberbyker** · May 15th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by aubie515

Today was my birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

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**Chunky Monkey** · May 15th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by aubie515

Today was my birthday, so I decided to head to the range with my CZ SP 01, Taurus PT1911 and my Bulgarian Makarov.

It's been a long time since I shot any of my Makarovs, so I "forgot" how much zip the ammo has when fired. If you never shot or owned a Makarov, I say you are missing out on a lot of fun. I ran some FMJ and HPs through the Bulgy and both ammo types shot the same.

The SP 01 is a very good shooting 9mm pistol. I bought it with the intent of using it for competition, but I haven't gotten around to the competition part. The weight of the pistol really helps with muzzle flip and how can you go wrong with a 19 rd magazine?

My PT1911 performs as it always does on the range. I will be refinishing the PT and my XD45 this week. I plan on using Titanium Gray on the PT and FDE on the XD. I hope they turn out nice because I have been debating on what colors to use on those two pistols. I will take some pictures and post them once they have been completed. I will also be refinishing my DPMS rifle as well.

That CZ SP 01 looks like a pretty sweet gun. Never seen one but there is a small article in the back of this months G & A. And the price seems like a steal! I think I'll put one on my list of guture purchases. Oh, and Happy Bday aubbie515.

**aubie515** · May 15th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Thanks everyone.

The SP 01s aren't as inexpensive as other CZs, but it's not too bad. It is the largest pistol that I currently own and I doubt I would ever carry it.

Bill,

anytime you want to try out a Mak, let me know and we can head to Elverson Gun Club. The Sig 230 was the first pistol I ever bought. I didn't shoot it much, so I ended up selling it a few years later.

**ChamberedRound** · May 15th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Happy Birthday Aub!

**Hasitnow** · May 15th, 2007, 09:31 PM

Happy Birthday Aubie and many more!

**aubie515** · May 15th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Thanks gentlemen.

What is strange is that there isn't one firearm that I have to have right now. I guess I'll just wait til something catches my attention. I suppose if I had to put together a want list it would be.

1) SW1911Sc/PD commander size

2)Saiga 12

BTW Vic, John has some Kahr's and so does Tanners. LOL, I know that will get you to think about them AGAIN.