Austin area get-together -- Eagle Peak Saturday 10AM --

[j1132s]

1.3 (3/1.2M*.5M) people for Austin's gathering

???????

I assumed that DFW has 1.2 million people and Austin has .5 million. So, 3 seems to have shown up in DFW... that gives 1.3 in Austin. I hope I'm wrong and we get more than that :)

[O6nop]

Are we sticking to handguns? Anyone bringing a rifle or shotgun?

If anyone's bringing a rifle, the only thing I've got that's legal is a Ruger 10/22, everything else I have is mil-surp and all of the ammo is FMJ.

I have a 18 1/2 inch SD shotgun, it doesn't look like they have a facility for that either.

My handguns are run-of-the-mill - Glock 19, Kimber Pro-carry 45ACP, SA GI 45ACP, S&W 686 .357 and a Taurus .38 snubby. If no one's tried any of these they're welcome to try them. Bring ammo.

There's a chance I won't be there this Saturday, depends on my daughter's Girl Scout Cookie schedule (hint) But I'll do my best.

[KaProw]

Crap ...

I've been fighting with NTB in round rock over a wheel they Damaged last Saturday. if I can get my car back on the road and it isn't raining I will be there.

all I have a is a Beretta PX4 9mm right now. every one is welcome to give it try if desired.

O6nop, I wouldn't mind trying that Kimber and of course your wheel guns. I'm a big revolver fan

j1132s, Thanx for doing the leg work on this.

c'ya
rick

[j1132s]

Are we sticking to handguns? Anyone bringing a rifle or shotgun?

I can bring a Beretta CX4 carbine if there's any interest (.40S&W). If anyone wants to do some shotgunning, I can bring a Remington 1100, but that's best for Capitol Trap and Skeet.

Like people have mentioned, Eagle Peak won't allow FMJ ammo, so I've not offered any rifles. Otherwise, I have a Carbon-15 that you can try if you supply hollow/soft points.

My handguns are run-of-the-mill - Glock 19, Kimber Pro-carry 45ACP, SA GI 45ACP, S&W 686 .357 and a Taurus .38 snubby. If no one's tried any of these they're welcome to try them. Bring ammo.

All my guns are pretty common too. Nothing like those I see other folks posted here :)

I'm thinking abour bringing a Ciener .22LR conversion 1911 (since many here have 1911s), a scoped S&W M41 pistol (to let interested folks try out a scoped pistol), and a PM9.

If anybody likes to try any of the following, please let me know: HK P2000/Sig P229/Beretta M9/ all in DA/SA 9mm, and of course a Glock 19 :).

I can also bring my handloaded .45acp for my steel challenge gun for people to try. Just tell me if you'd want to try it and I'll load some.

There's a chance I won't be there this Saturday, depends on my daughter's Girl Scout Cookie schedule (hint) But I'll do my best.

Hey, I can always eat a couple boxes, please bring 2 for me.

[j1132s]

Crap ...

I've been fighting with NTB in round rock over a wheel they Damaged last Saturday. if I can get my car back on the road and it isn't raining I will be there.

If you need a ride, please feel free to ask me. Round Rock is in my way to Eagle Peak (I live in North Austin close to Pfluerville).

I hope things work out for you w/ NTB.

j1132s, Thanx for doing the leg work on this.

You are welcome, but it isn't much work at all. Just some phone calls and posts (which I do normally anyway:).

[j1132s]

There's this drill that I learned that has helped me pick up a lot of speed in target acquisition by training me to snap my eyes. Eagle Peak may not allow us to implement it fully but if there's interest, I'll bring a shot timer for folks to try.

Basically, it goes like this:
Put 3 targets up with some space between them, then fire 1 shot each and repeat 3 times. Try to improve your 9-shot time.

I also do the watching front sight drill. This allows for quick follow up shots. (Eagle Peak has a 1 second/shot rule, so not sure how this would pan out w/ them since you can easily reach that limit w/ this drill.)

I can bring some scaled down IPSC and animal targets for us to shoot. Maybe more entertaining than the bulleyes I normally buy there.

Anyway, I hope to see you there. Don't make me drive 20+ miles and wait for them to open by myself. They might think I'm a gun nut or something :)

[Tacomaoffroader]

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it; I plan on bringing my XD .45 that I carry (need to get more accurate with it anyways).

[srothstein]

I am going to try to attend, bringing a Glock 22C and a Guardian .380. My problem is that I have three kids that want to come, bringing their 22 rifles. My truck won't seat all four of us though and I am not sure if the wife wants to go or not yet. Anyone in the Luling/San Marcos area willing to help transport a kid (teenager that is)?

[O6nop]

Well, I'm cleared to go, looking forward to it.

Basically, it goes like this:
Put 3 targets up with some space between them,

Are we supposed to bring our own targets? If no, CAN we bring our own targets?

[j1132s]

Are we supposed to bring our own targets? If no, CAN we bring our own targets?

You can use your own targets at Eagle Peak or purchase targets there (I usually buy 5 of the 5-bullseye targets for $1 and bring my own reduced IPSC targets). Range fee includes 1 free target.

[Sam]

I am going to try and make it as well.
Looks like I will bring a Sig 226ST (9mm) and a 239SAS (.40)
Also may bring a Saiga-12 and/or Ruger 10/22

Sounds like fun...

-Sam

[AR Traveler]

Like people have mentioned, Eagle Peak won't allow FMJ ammo, so I've not offered any rifles.

Does this apply to handguns as well? If so, then my shooting will be much reduced...

[j1132s]

Like people have mentioned, Eagle Peak won't allow FMJ ammo, so I've not offered any rifles.

Does this apply to handguns as well? If so, then my shooting will be much reduced...

-NO- it does not.

FMJ handgun ammo is _OK_ there.

[j1132s]

Unbelievable!

My wife (who is a CHL holder but doesn't like guns much) has decided to come this Saturday! yeah!!

[Sam]

Sorry I missed everyone today.
I did not make it to the range until about 12:00.
They were busy. I had a great time shooting. Nice place.
Got to shoot everything but the Saiga-12. I forgot to bring clays...

The CHL class was taking the shooting part of the class. I didn’t realize how close to the targets they start at. Crazy!

Next time I'll try to be on-time.

Thanks,
Sam