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I'm new to the forum and will be taking my CHL class soon. The only auto that I currently own is a S&W 1076 in 10mm auto. That weapon/cartridge combo results in a dramatic BOOM and jump when fired. I'm concerned that this weapon will be difficult to qualify with. Any thoughts?

My apologies of this topic is in the wrong section.

You should not have a problem as long as you are familiar with the controls of the pistol.

Get some 200gr Blazer from Academy. It's pretty soft shooting for a 10mm. Or get the loudest thumpinest ammo you can find if you WANT the dramatic effect.

If you can hit a pie plate at 10 yards you should ace the range test.

SlickTX wrote: I'm concerned that this weapon will be difficult to qualify with. Any thoughts?

Practice.

Use light 10mm loads if you have to. I know some ammo makers make 10mm rounds with the same energy as the .45 Auto. Check with Federal.

if you can shoot it decent, don't worry about it

if someone can't quailfiy, they shouldn't be allowed to own a handgun!

ccoker wrote:if you can shoot it decent, don't worry about it

if someone can't quailfiy, they shouldn't be allowed to own a handgun!

Really? Ownership shouild be decided based on your arbitrary qualification?

HighVelocity wrote:If you can hit a pie plate at 10 yards you should ace the range test.

Yeppers. And don't worry about the timed shooting. The timing is pretty lenient; it's not like you have deliver to sub-second double-taps.

Most places will provide a weapon to use for the shooting portion (usually a 9mm glock). However, if the 10mm is your only handgun and you are taking your CHL class, what handgun do you plan to carry when you get your CHL? IMHO, if you can't qualify with your 10mm, then your 10mm shouldn't be out on the street with you. You should carry something you are confident you can use.

I qualified with a Glock 20 (10 MM) at top gun range (indoors) http://www.topgunrange.com/hours_location.htm

The instructor came over and asked "what is that thing???"

Welcome SlickTX,

Get out to a range and practice. You are using ear protection, aren't you? Where abouts are you from?
Practice, practice, practice.

Dan

Thanks for all the input. I acknowledge that I need to put in significant practice time before I decide one way or the other about using the 10mm to qualify.

I plan to carry a 1911-style .45 but I have not decided on a full frame or a Commander style so I haven't made that purchase yet. I've been a mil-surp long gun collector for some time so my safe is a bit full of those. I'm sure I'll eventullay have a nice assortment of handguns to practice with.

Thanks again for your input, I value it greatly.

txinvestigator wrote:

ccoker wrote:if you can shoot it decent, don't worry about it

if someone can't quailfiy, they shouldn't be allowed to own a handgun!

Really? Ownership shouild be decided based on your arbitrary qualification?

the point was that (and I haven't taken it yet) that several people I know and shoot with have and basically said it's so ultra easy that if you can't you shouldn't be allowed to shoot a gun, much less carry one on the streets...

don't take what I said too seriously..
it was basically light hearted and that if you can shoot it well, don't stress on the qualication part of the process...

+1 on taking your time. There is plenty of time. I tried to tell myself to slow down but im just so damn stubborn and wouldnt listen to myself .