DSRL Shoot Out

[Ritten]

JayD came up with a pretty good idea. There's a bunch of us on here who are avid shooters and we all know that a few hours of shooting is just as fun as a few hours of riding. How about we set up a shooting get-together? I'm a member of the Southern Shooting Center here in Thibodeaux, but for non-members it's $20 an hour or something like that. I know there are other outdoor ranges that are cheaper (or free), so post them up along with any dates that ya'll might want to do something.

Right now I'm good for July 1st or the following weekend on the 7th or 8th. Also, most weekdays till the 11th I'm available, but I know most have the J.O.B.

[Juice]

<-------------Waiting for Team Redneck to chime in

[scootertrash]

Whats the game?
Long range 800-1000 yds with optics?
Long Range 300-500 yds Iron sites?
Tactical Pistol Match?
I need to know what tools of destruction to bring... I should be in for this one.

[Ritten]

Hell man, come prepped for all of them. It's going to depend on where we're at, but regardless, I'll have at least my tactical sticks with me. Long ranges might be a little harder to come by unless we can find some open acreage to have this. I might be able to do something on my hunting lease in Columbia, MS if we can't find anything more suitable. If we do that, then be sure to load up the 4 wheeler and/or dirt bikes as well!

[scooterhose]

All I can say is you guys are lucky K2 and I can't make it.UZI

[nickatnite]

Pistols... If we go to Thibadoux, we can maybe set up a IPSC match of a NRA Action Pistol course. Long range I'll bow for now unless I can shoot the SKS with iron sights.

I say pistols.... Next weekend?

[JayD]

I am in

Ted, where was that place you said I could buy reactive steel plates in Houma?

btw, to those that want to come but don't have any or enough firearms and want to come
Go buy a few boxes of ammo in 38 or 357 or 44mag or 45acp or 9mm or 40cal and we'll have a gun you can shoot with

Wanna shoot rifles

Go to Academy or Wally world, pick up a few boxes and C'mon down

New to shooting?
Ted and I have a coupla target pistols or rifles to start ya on in 22cal

[Ritten]

Shooting pistols down here would be cool, but they don't let non-members shoot the steel targets. Paper, rapid fire, practical scenarios, and all of that is fine though. I don't think it matters what you're shooting. Hell, I'd be throwing grenades if my throwing arm was half accurate! I'll make the same offer as JayD. Anyone who wants to feel what a Desert Eagle .50 feels like to shoot, skip a week's worth of food and buy a few rounds.......I promise that any stress you walked up with before will be COMPLETELY gone after you pull the trigger!!


JayD....I believe I saw some of the smaller caliber steel flippers in Academy, but I know that Houma Auto has some. They also have the bigger/thicker plates for the rifles up to 22-250 I believe. I'd shoot .223 at it, but nothing steel core if you know what I mean.

[Britton]

I'm in for July 1st...Honey Island swamp is $6.00 for the entire day. They have a 25 yard pistol range and 100 yard rifle/pistol range, but I am open to where y'all want. If it is pistols only, I can ride da bike there!

[JayD]

I say pistols.... Next weekend?

I had planned on hitting Nicks @ 8:30am to beat the heat (in garyville) before heading Juices at lunch

[JayD]

I'm in for July 1st...Honey Island swamp is $6.00 for the entire day.


Kewl place but ya gotta have a hunting lic or wildlife stamp to legally enter the Pearlriver WMA
BUT anyone can shoot steel knockdown plates :)

[Britton]

I'll bring both .45 ACP and .44 Mag and everyone is welcome to shoot my pistols.

[Britton]

Kewl place but ya gotta have a hunting lic or wildlife stamp to legally enter the Pearlriver WMA

Is that during hunting season only? I shoot there all the time and have never been challanged on that as long as I go to the range. Maybe I'm just a good salesman!

[JayD]

All I can say is you guys are lucky K2 and I can't make it.UZI

Wish you guys could make it

It's always a blast to have shooting friends that are somewhat competitive with each other out at the range

[Ritten]

Even if you do........$14 for a hunting license and $6 to get in is still better than $20 an hour.

[scooterhose]

Wish you guys could make it

It's always a blast to have shooting friends that are somewhat competitive with each other out at the range

We really wish we could make it too. Both of us love to shoot...and we're both good. You guys enjoy. Take some pics and let us know how everyone does.

[JayD]

Is that during hunting season only? I shoot there all the time and have never been challanged on that as long as I go to the range. Maybe I'm just a good salesman!

I've only been stopped once but was wearing a Wildlife and Fisheries cap and was waved thru lol

http://www.honeyisland.org/info.htm

[JayD]

Even if you do........$14 for a hunting license and $6 to get in is still better than $20 an hour.

I think a wildlife stamp is only 6 bucks

[Britton]

I was stopped at the entrance once but I told them I was headed to the range and they let me through with no issues. That was during hunting season. I have never seen them there during the summer.

Ted,

You want to try Honey Island?

[Ritten]

This place looks like it's on the way to B.R. for me as well. Hell JayD, even if this isn't our "Shoot Out" day, I may join you out there for a few rounds.

Austin, sure, I'm game! How about it Kev, Nick? July 1st at Honey Island?

[Britton]

I've only been stopped once but was wearing a Wildlife and Fisheries cap and was waved thru lol

http://www.honeyisland.org/info.htm

JayD,

Thanks for the link and you are right about the license...I guess I have gotten lucky in the past or as I said before, I must be a good salesman!!!

[Britton]

This place looks like it's on the way to B.R. for me as well. Hell JayD, even if this isn't our "Shoot Out" day, I may join you out there for a few rounds.

Which place?

[Ritten]

Which place?


Honey Island. It's not much out of the way by taking the Gramercy bridge looks like. I've never been there.

[Britton]

Honey Island. It's not much out of the way by taking the Gramercy bridge looks like. I've never been there.

It is right off of I-59 by Pearl River just north of Slidell.

[Ritten]

Ohhh.......nevermind. I'm getting it and Nick's mixed up. I'm still game for Honey island on the 1st though.

[Britton]

Now we're on the same page! I didn't think "on the way to B.R." made much sense.:D

I'd prefer early morning...I hate having sweaty hands while trying to shoot my one of my .44's!

[Ritten]

Now we're on the same page! I didn't think "on the way to B.R." made much sense.:D

I'd prefer early morning...I hate having sweaty hands while trying to shoot my one of my .44's!



With the right gun it won't matter anyway. Here's Neffystl trying to shoot my .50 Owned

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[JayD]

It's not much out of the way by taking the Gramercy bridge looks like. I've never been there.

Nicks

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=nicks&near=Garyville,+LA&fb=1&cid=30076021,-90618198,10555553151625917101&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

[dannyt]

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office range in Raceland is open to the public Fri, Sat and Sunday. I think it is $5.00 to shoot all day. 50 yard pistol range with some steel targets. 100 yard rifle range. Ya'll give me a date and I should be able to set something up. We have an academy going on right now that sometimes takes up the range on Sat so sun may be a better day.

[Britton]

With the right gun it won't matter anyway. Here's Neffystl trying to shoot my .50 Owned

Man, he needs to do some grip exercises!


The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office range in Raceland is open to the public Fri, Sat and Sunday. I think it is $5.00 to shoot all day. 50 yard pistol range with some steel targets. 100 yard rifle range. Ya'll give me a date and I should be able to set something up. We have an academy going on right now that sometimes takes up the range on Sat so sun may be a better day.

I am open to anywhere y'all want to go.

[JayD]

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office range in Raceland ...is $5.00 to shoot all day.

It's 10.00 a day for non LEO and worth it, nice range
The 3 times I've been there we almost had the place to ourselves
(unlike most ranges where you may have to wait for a lane when their busy)

[2Evil4U]

This sounds pretty cool. My Baby Eagle should just fit in the new tank bag.

I'm too damned lazy to go out and buy a license somewhere, but I found that at the LA DWF site,

https://www3.wildlifelicense.com/la/start.php

you can purchase the required license on line and print a temp pass that is good until the permanent one shows up.

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/licensewizard/

That is the site that has a little questionaire that will confirm what type of stamp you need. I think it said that the full year pass to shoot but not hunt was only $5.50.

[jason70360]

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office range in Raceland is open to the public Fri, Sat and Sunday. I think it is $5.00 to shoot all day. 50 yard pistol range with some steel targets. 100 yard rifle range. Ya'll give me a date and I should be able to set something up. We have an academy going on right now that sometimes takes up the range on Sat so sun may be a better day.


I was going to suggest this also. The range is really nice and most times not very busy. Just don't go out there the few weeks before deer season unless you bring your pillow for the night before.

[Ritten]

Wherever we end up shooting is going to be a blast!! Nick and I went "buss a few caps" at Precision in B.R. this afternoon and enjoyed spooking the locals with some unusual shooting methods and firepower. The ammo that I chose to run through the DE puts out a serious concussion and a flame a good 3' long! Fun shooting as I call it.

I'll have a new gun to shoot on Sunday as well. I found the one I've been looking for JayD! Nick was schooled on the finer points of gun shopping today. It's just like Wal-Mart......you can't leave with ONLY what you went in for.

[scooterhose]

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[scooterhose]

Any volunteers?

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[nickatnite]

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Jerry Miculek, he's from Princeton, La.

Damn good shooter. I had the pleasure of meeting him back in 1997 at the Bianchi Cup and at several NRA police matches in Jackson, MS.

[scooterhose]

Jerry Miculek, he's from Princeton, La.

Damn good shooter. I had the pleasure of meeting him back in 1997 at the Bianchi Cup and at several NRA police matches in Jackson, MS.

Very kewl...He da man!!!

[JayD]

I found the one I've been looking for JayD!


Grats,
I wanna try!

[JayD]

Wherever we end up shooting is going to be a blast!!


Let's go to Raceland
Chances are we'll have the place to ourselves or close to it

[FZ1LA]

"Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home early do."

Larry the Cable Guy

[Ritten]

Let's go to Raceland
Chances are we'll have the place to ourselves or close to it


Sounds good. So now that we've got the place, we're going to shoot for (pun intended) this Sunday, July 1st? Sound good to everybody? If anyone needs directions just let me or JayD know and we'll show you how to get there. It's the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Rifle Range on Hwy 182. Danny, any idea on what time they open in the morning on Sundays?

[ONE LOVE]

You guys wre my kind of peoples. My only wish is that you guys were based closer to my home.

[JayD]

any idea on what time they open in the morning on Sundays?

Opens at 0800
Ya'll wanna meet early to beat da heat?

[Britton]

Please post an address so the GPS can find it. Thanks!

[2Evil4U]

According to the NRA range site:

Raceland - Lafourche Sheriff's Firing Range, 2650 Highway 90 West, Raceland, LA 70301.
Phone: 504-449-4480
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (2-50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100-200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
Range Access: Public

Here's an ignorant question:

If you don't have a concealed carry permit, is there an acceptable way to transport a handgun so as not to be arrested immediately upon arrival at the Sheriff's Firing Range? (That kind of drama, I'm fairly certain, we don't need.)

[Ritten]

Opens at 0800
Ya'll wanna meet early to beat da heat?



Yup, we'll also beat the afternoon summer thunderstorms that way.

Austin, the physical address is 2650 Highway 90 West, Raceland, LA 70301 but it's really simple to find. From your house you'll come across the causway, take I-10 West and in Kenner turn off on to I-310south heading towards Houma. I-310 dead ends into Hwy 90 and you then want to head west. You'll pass through Paradis, Des Allemands, and you'll cross over Hwy308 and Hwy1. The next exit after Hwy 1 is hwy3198 (old hwy 90). Take the exit and turn left to go back underneath the overpass and you will see the range about a quarter mile down on your left. It's the only thing for miles around so you can't miss it.

[Ritten]

Here's an ignorant question:

If you don't have a concealed carry permit, is there an acceptable way to transport a handgun so as not to be arrested immediately upon arrival at the Sheriff's Firing Range? (That kind of drama, I'm fairly certain, we don't need.)


Not a bad question at all. In Louisiana your motor vehicle (including motorcycles) is considered an extension of your home. You can legally carry a loaded weapon INSIDE your vehicle without a concealed carry permit. If you're on the bike and have no way to store it, and you'll be wearing the firearm, just make sure it's visible on the outside of your clothing and you should be fine. Personally, if I'm just transporting a handgun across state lines on the bike, then I separate the ammo and the gun in two different compartments. I'd rather not be wearing it if I were to be in a wreck.

DannyT may be able to answer if a gun carried in a backpack on a motorcycle is concidered a concealed weapon or not. Or does it change whether it's loaded or unloaded?

[Britton]

Tanx Ted. I know exactly where that is.

[2Evil4U]

Cool, Ted.

Thanks!

[dannyt]

Not a bad question at all. In Louisiana your motor vehicle (including motorcycles) is considered an extension of your home. You can legally carry a loaded weapon INSIDE your vehicle without a concealed carry permit. If you're on the bike and have no way to store it, and you'll be wearing the firearm, just make sure it's visible on the outside of your clothing and you should be fine. Personally, if I'm just transporting a handgun across state lines on the bike, then I separate the ammo and the gun in two different compartments. I'd rather not be wearing it if I were to be in a wreck.

DannyT may be able to answer if a gun carried in a backpack on a motorcycle is concidered a concealed weapon or not. Or does it change whether it's loaded or unloaded?

Thats a good question. I had to think about that one. I think that as long as you are riding the bike it should be OK to have the gun in the back pack but once you get off of the bike and walk around with the back pack then you are carrying a conceled weapon.

[jason70360]

Thats a good question. I had to think about that one. I think that as long as you are riding the bike it should be OK to have the gun in the back pack but once you get off of the bike and walk around with the back pack then you are carrying a conceled weapon.

Well in that case, aren't we all carrying concealed weapons when we get out of our cars and have our guns inside of their carrying cases? I don't think anyone would mess with you, but I know NO deer hunter with a $1000 scope is going to just throw their rifle into the back seat.

[nickatnite]

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[scooterhose]

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I've seen this vid before...I love it!

I'll say it again...GREAT FAMILY FUN!!!

[JayD]

Ok, 0800 am it is at the Lafourche sheriff police range
on "old hwy 90" = hwy 182 which is 1/4 mile off of
Hwy 90 near Raceland/Houma or in other words its
15miles past DesAllemands coming from New Olreans

We'll get there early to beat the heat and should stay to lunch time

There is restrooms. water and a coke machine there and it's 10 dolla to shoot all day

Jaime, you still coming?

[2Evil4U]

Anyone meeting anywhere to roll as a group?

[JayD]

Jaime and I are meeting up on the Westbank of N.O.
@ 0700,
Ted just lives down the road,
Kev live up towards Baton Rouge, What time are you heading out Kev?


BTW, the exit is hwy 90, exit 210 on hwy 182, going soth towards Houma
1/4 mile off The big hwy

[Ritten]

AWESOME time today guys!!!! For all of you who didn't make it.......you missed one HELL of a shooting gallery. We lined up 4 - AR-15's and emptied 120 rounds in a matter of seconds at random man-eating plastic bottles that were threatening our very existence. Steel plate competitions were held, almost any caliber made in a handgun was fired, and the unfathomable concussion of the .50ae was experienced. We even came across a suicidal dragonfly. It was Brettmat's debut appearance and he got to experience a bit of the DSRL flavor along with JayD, Lonehorn, 2Evil4U and myself. Four hours of shooting will surely relieve some stress and we rolled out just as the rain started to fall around noon. Good seeing everyone again!

JayD and 2Evil4U shot a bunch of really good pictures and video, so hopefully that'll make it up soon. Sorry Juicebox......I forgot my camera.

[JayD]

Had a great day, good to see everyone and to meet new faces

You know, this may be blasphemy to say this on a Bike site but I think I enjoy shooting with my riding buds more than riding with them

Prolly doesn't make any sense, huh?

When we ride, we are essentially alone (in formation)

Shooting, we are ragging, teasing and complimenting on each others shooting......which is a blast
We spent half our time BSing

Next shoot will be closer to baton rouge so that Kev and Juice aint got no excuse for not coming ;)

Pix and vid to follow as I get them loaded

[Juice]

<------------Stuck in my office on a Sunday.

[JayD]

Jaime quipped when this shot was taken
"Meet 2 of your Moderators here at DSRL"


Ted and I showing off a coupla toys

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_032-72.jpg

[JayD]

Say Hello to my lil frend

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_044-72.jpg
(50 caliber)

[scooterhose]

B.&b

[2Evil4U]

Another excellent day. Best weekend in a while, I'll say. Got a bit moist on the way home, but at least I was able to stay cool!

Most of the pics I took were using JayD's camera so hopefully they are a little better than the ones I got with mine. Here are the few that are worth looking at:

The colossal 50AE next to one of my 45ACP's. The Eagle fired like a dream.Not.Worthy Thanks for costing me a couple grand Ted. (Don't tell my wife.)Beat up12
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/big50.jpg

Brass in the air
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/intheair.jpg

Halfway through
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/halfway.jpg

Some guns
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/someguns.jpg

More guns
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/moreguns.jpg

Suicidal Dragonfly
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/suicidaldragonfly.jpg

Great to meet more members.

Thanks again!

[JayD]

Great Shots!

[JayD]

Cuttin up all at once
(after 26 seconds of getting ready :D)


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[JayD]

Here my puny 9mm tries to knock over head sized 1/4 steel plates
They only drop if you hit them at the top of the plate Bable12


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[JayD]

Notice how much faster those 4lbs plates drop when a 45 slug hits 'em

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[JayD]

Ted hands off the Desert Eagle 50 caliber with a Remington 700 30 06 in the foreground
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_020-72.jpg


Ted and Brett bustin caps
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_007-72.jpg



Aaron (2Evil) trying out the Bushmaster M4

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_012-72.jpg


Notice the brass in the air and Jaime already pulling the trigger on the next round

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_023-72.jpg

[Ritten]

That was awesome. That camera takes pretty good video for net sized viewing! Too bad it can't portray the feeling of being within 20 feet of that many rounds being fired at once!!

[JayD]

"You can run, but you'll only die tired" UZI

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_042-72.jpg

[JayD]

That was awesome. That camera takes pretty good video for net sized viewing!



Dude, the vid of you shooting the 50 is awesome
If you slow the vid down, the Desert Eagle almost standing up 90 degrees and it caught you getting beaned in the head with an empty, only problem is this file is a MOV vid and my puter doesn't want to allow me to turn the vid right side up or allow me to slow the vid down in Windows movie maker :(

[JayD]

Last one

Here Aaron displays excellent form in a Modified Weaver stance

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_025-72.jpg

[Juice]

I was a slave to the grind all day today. Looks like a great time......Where do I sign me up for the next one?

[Ritten]

Dude, the vid of you shooting the 50 is awesome
If you slow the vid down, the Desert Eagle almost standing up 90 degrees and it caught you getting beaned in the head with an empty, only problem is this file is a MOV vid and my puter doesn't want to allow me to turn the vid right side up or allow me to slow the vid down in Windows movie maker :(



Awww man, well that sucks. Post it up anyway when you get a chance. We'll just tell everyone to turn their computers sideways to view it. Cool12

[Ritten]

"You can run, but you'll only die tired" UZI

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Range_042-72.jpg



Great shot JayD!

And before anybody says anything, YES.....the breaches were open, chamber's empty, double checked, and no fingers on the triggers!!!

[JayD]

Maybe someone with more experience can convert the MOV file or at least tuen it and SLOW it down to see the crazy recoil that monster has
that you can't see it as full speed

[JayD]

Where do I sign me up for the next one?

Ted, when are you available in the next few weeks?

I know I'm in and I'm sure my Son will want to come shoot his new Armalite AR-15 I bought him
Jaime got to shoot it before him, lol

[Ritten]

Ted, when are you available in the next few weeks?




My schedule is starting to get really "ify" after this week, but I should be home next Sunday as well. After that, there's no telling as I may go offshore for two weeks, three weeks, or end up being home for another week. Regardless, if ya'll decide to have a shoot out closer to B.R. then I'm sure they'll have more guys participate to make up for my absence.

Aaron may even get to break in his brand new Desert Eagle in .50ae by then!! :DUZI

[2Evil4U]

Aaron may even get to break in his brand new Desert Eagle in .50ae by then!! :DUZI

Hmmmmm. You already have one of those. I'm thinking something bigger...:cool:

Now I'm deciding if I just want a really loud toy, or something that might actually be useful.

If I can pull this off it's going to cost me a lot of shoes, regardless.Frying12Whipo

Bow12Bobies

[ONE LOVE]

I bet you guy are a riot to hang out with. Great photography.

[Flying Low]

great day guys! Aaron and Brett, it was a pleasure to meet y'all. JayD, Ted it was great hanging out with you all again. I haven't had that much fun in a long time. needless to say, addictions and wants can be developed very quickly with some of the toys that were on display today. thanks to everyone for coming out and letting me join you all. i'm already looking forward to the next time.

btw, isn't it funny to see the expression of others on the range when the .50 starts to go "bang...bang"? i think i saw several cases of whiplash develop from guys on the other end of the range.

[Flying Low]

I bet you guy are a riot to hang out with.

you don't even know the half of it. a guy could do much worse in finding better friends than these.

[FZ1LA]

That does look like fun.

What would be a good inexpensive (not cheap) pistol for someone who has never owned a pistol? The other day i went by Precision(sp?) and Jim's and checked some out. Some of the 9mm's seemed nice. Any thoughts anyone?

[dannyt]

Looks like ya'll had a good day. Wish I could have made it but I was working.

This guy had a tough day at the range.....
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[Ritten]

That does look like fun.

What would be a good inexpensive (not cheap) pistol for someone who has never owned a pistol? The other day i went by Precision(sp?) and Jim's and checked some out. Some of the 9mm's seemed nice. Any thoughts anyone?


hehehe.....we were discussing this just yesterday.

Guns are A LOT like motorcycles. What you plan on doing with it will dictate what type of gun, brand, caliber, and quality that you should look for. Also, not to sound too much like a safety nazi, but I recommend it to everyone who's looking to get into shooting for the first time. The NRA basic pistol course is WONDERFUL at explaining the guidelines, differences, and proper technique of pistol shooting and safety. It's the same course that's required for the concealed handgun permit from the state of Louisiana. Bill Hickman teaches it in Thibodaux for $75 (not affiliated with him, just giving info.) for a full day of instruction and you'll walk away with more knowledge than most.

All of that said, if you're looking for a 9mm, and just want something to go to the range and plink with, you've got a world of choices for $300-$500. If you're looking to use it for home protection as well, you can't go wrong with a Glock. A DAO (double action only) pistol is simple, reliable, and pretty darn accurate out of the box and you can find used ones in great shape all day long for $400-$500. Revolvers will serve you just as well if that's what you're into, and can be had in most calibers. Like a bike, you just want to get out there and see what fits YOU best, first and foremost. At Precision there in Baton Rouge, go and rent a couple of different styles/brands and you'll learn what you like a lot quicker.

[JayD]

, Glock. is simple, reliable, and pretty darn accurate out of the box and you can find used ones in great shape all day long for $400-$500.

Bill at Bullet and Blade had a few for 379.00?
Glock = Good stuff

His shop is open in the afternoons and weeks ends as he is a fulltime LEO

[Badger]

that was funny


Looks like ya'll had a good day. Wish I could have made it but I was working.

This guy had a tough day at the range.....
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[jason70360]

Sounds like you need a "Raging Bull" if your are gonna out do the .50 I believe it is the most powerful handgun in production. I believe it is a Taurus.

[FZ1LA]

Thanks Ritten, I'm going to check out the NRA basic pistol course.

Thanks JayD, the Glock at that price from what I have learned so far is a good deal.

[Ritten]

Sounds like you need a "Raging Bull" if your are gonna out do the .50 I believe it is the most powerful handgun in production. I believe it is a Taurus.


Actually.....the Raging Bull series from Taurus comes in a few different calibers. One of which is the .500 magnum which Smith and Wesson developed. There's a handfull of companies who make revolvers in .500 S&W including the original Smith & Wesson and Magnum Research who makes the Desert Eagle. But yes, depending on barrel legnth, the muzzle energy of the .500 S&W is stronger than the .50ae. You just can't get it in an auto.....Bable12

[jason70360]

A friend of mine from Raceland owns the Raging Bull .500 Taurus and I have shot it a few times. He was going bear hunting in Yukon and , by law, had to carry a back-up pistol of a certain size. So for his Birthday his wife went to Houma Auto Parts and asked "What is the most powerful handgun?" I don't know how he was so lucky as to find her but NO, she doesn't have a sister. I have one of the empty casings and it is all most as long as my 30 06 rounds but is even LARGER in "girth", as the ladies say.

This is what I meant about power compaired to the AE:

Where does the Magnum Reaserch Desert Eagle MarkXIX .50AE rank among the
world's most powerful handguns? - Thank You, Thomas K.

The .50 AE is behind the 454 Casull which, in turn, is less powerful than the new S&W 500 Magnum.

The .50 Action Express was developed to add more performance to the Desert Eagle, which had been designed to chamber the 44 Rem Mag. The trick was to use the same rim size as the 44 Mag to make all the internals of the Desert Eagle function with only the need for a change of barrel. That's why the .50 AE has a rebated rim.

.50 AE uses a 300 grain bullet at 1580 Feet per second resulting in a muzzle energy of 1568 Foot Pounds.

454 Casull with a 240 grain bullet fires at 1916 Feet per second creating energy of 1955 Foot Lbs.

Currently there are 3 loads from Corbon available for the 500 Magnum:

The "light" load is a 275-grain Barnes X copper hollowpoint bullet. Muzzle velocity is 1665 fps and it produces 1668 ft.-lb. of energy.

A 400-grain jacketed softpoint at 1675 fps and 2500 ft.-lb. of energy is available for larger game.

Those heading to Alaska or Africa will want the 440-grain hard-cast lead, gas checked, flat point load. At 1625 fps and 2580 ft.-lb. of energy. It's the new Dirty Harry handgun.

I am not knocking the AE, it is an awesome gun, I have wanted one since I first saw Pulp Fiction and after watching Snatch I remembered why!

[Save-the-Manatee]

WTF did he just say? qwer




A friend of mine from Raceland owns the Raging Bull .500 Taurus and I have shot it a few times. He was going bear hunting in Yukon and , by law, had to carry a back-up pistol of a certain size. So for his Birthday his wife went to Houma Auto Parts and asked "What is the most powerful handgun?" I don't know how he was so lucky as to find her but NO, she doesn't have a sister. I have one of the empty casings and it is all most as long as my 30 06 rounds but is even LARGER in "girth", as the ladies say.

This is what I meant about power compaired to the AE:

Where does the Magnum Reaserch Desert Eagle MarkXIX .50AE rank among the
world's most powerful handguns? - Thank You, Thomas K.

The .50 AE is behind the 454 Casull which, in turn, is less powerful than the new S&W 500 Magnum.

The .50 Action Express was developed to add more performance to the Desert Eagle, which had been designed to chamber the 44 Rem Mag. The trick was to use the same rim size as the 44 Mag to make all the internals of the Desert Eagle function with only the need for a change of barrel. That's why the .50 AE has a rebated rim.

.50 AE uses a 300 grain bullet at 1580 Feet per second resulting in a muzzle energy of 1568 Foot Pounds.

454 Casull with a 240 grain bullet fires at 1916 Feet per second creating energy of 1955 Foot Lbs.

Currently there are 3 loads from Corbon available for the 500 Magnum:

The "light" load is a 275-grain Barnes X copper hollowpoint bullet. Muzzle velocity is 1665 fps and it produces 1668 ft.-lb. of energy.

A 400-grain jacketed softpoint at 1675 fps and 2500 ft.-lb. of energy is available for larger game.

Those heading to Alaska or Africa will want the 440-grain hard-cast lead, gas checked, flat point load. At 1625 fps and 2580 ft.-lb. of energy. It's the new Dirty Harry handgun.

I am not knocking the AE, it is an awesome gun, I have wanted one since I first saw Pulp Fiction and after watching Snatch I remembered why!

[slopdogg]

I know who's house i'm going to if something ever breaks out huh ted i have some bad azz toys too, but to wild game got d*** r ya'll going to war is so ya'll r deff. prepared for it

[slopdogg]

if so not is so

[jason70360]

Those heading to Alaska or Africa will want the 440-grain hard-cast lead, gas checked, flat point load. At 1625 fps and 2580 ft.-lb. of energy. It's the new Dirty Harry handgun.


WTF did he just say? qwer

I highlighted the key point for you. Does this help?

ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE FEET PER SECOND

and

TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOOT POUNDS OF ENERGY

What this means is if you are a bad shot you don't need to worry if you ONLY hit a robber in the foot. His leg will come off with the foot as he flies back a few feet!

[thedrizel]

"A 400-grain jacketed softpoint at 1675 fps and 2500 ft.-lb. of energy is available for larger game.
"

I'll bet that thing makes a little bit of noise when the trigger is pulled? :O

[ka5ysy]

"A 400-grain jacketed softpoint at 1675 fps and 2500 ft.-lb. of energy is available for larger game.
"

I'll bet that thing makes a little bit of noise when the trigger is pulled? :O


The shooter also gets a nice tingly feeling for several days after weapon discharge!

[ka5ysy]

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What this means is if you are a bad shot you don't need to worry if you ONLY hit a robber in the foot. His leg will come off with the foot as he flies back a few feet!


Mmmmmm.... not really. See Newton's 3rd law of motion. Higher probability is that the round will end up hitting somebody waaaay down the road after running through the next few houses down the block.

[Ritten]

Mmmmmm.... not really. See Newton's 3rd law of motion. Higher probability is that the round will end up hitting somebody waaaay down the road after running through the next few houses down the block.



Lol1Lol1Lol1

[jason70360]

Mmmmmm.... not really. See Newton's 3rd law of motion. Higher probability is that the round will end up hitting somebody waaaay down the road after running through the next few houses down the block.

Good point.....In real world purposes most people only NEED a 9mm or 45 at most. However, it sure is fun shooting those big bastards. Just don't ask me to buy the rounds!