A Great Day at the Range

jdsumner · October 22nd, 2009, 06:50 PM

with my Babie Girl. Actually, my Babie Girl is 12 yr old. I've been working w/ her since she was 6. I used to take her to the borrow pit my cousin's family had 'way out yonder'. Took a bag of cheap balloons, blew them up, and anchored them with string buried in the dirt. Used a Ruger 22/45, loaded one single ratshot round, and she got a hit everytime. The positive reinforcement built her confidence as I moved her to real .22rounds, and about this time two years ago to 9mm.

She's been shooting a box stock g17, and is spooky good with it. At the indoor range today, she placed 50rnds (1, 2, 3 shot strings at a time) into the x-ring, with a grand total of 2 in the 9ring at a little over 25, almost 30 feet. What's so great about this is she is also cross eye dominant, and is not developing the habit closing one eye.
She also shot my Kimber 5" pistol for the first time. Loved the trigger. Recoil no problem. Got a little tired holding up there after while. She has vowed to get stronger. The blast and muzzle flip were manageable, but she says she likes the 9mm better. I told her we MAY consider a 1911 platform in 9mm at some point. She is now perusing the STI sight in an effort to choose 'her next' pistol.
Soon as the battery for my wife's camera is charged, I'll post some pics of her and her targets, and pistols.
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joshe · October 22nd, 2009, 06:55 PM

you've trained her well :)

gottabkiddin · October 22nd, 2009, 06:56 PM

Dang that's some good shooting for sure.. Sounds like she's off to a fine start and from the looks of it, she's got the center of mass targeting down pat!

Ram Rod · October 22nd, 2009, 07:07 PM

Any day at the range is a great day! Any day at the range with your Glock is even better! Keep up the good work both of you! Glock on!

ccman · October 22nd, 2009, 07:41 PM

Very good enjoy the time with Your Daughter.

Pikachu711 · October 22nd, 2009, 07:45 PM

You're doing a great job with your daughter. Way to go!

HITCH KING · October 22nd, 2009, 07:46 PM

Babie girl is going to be a strong independant woman who will make you prouder as the years go by.

DaveH · October 22nd, 2009, 07:53 PM

to her

to you

Jmac00 · October 22nd, 2009, 08:04 PM

Nice shoot'n Ms TEX

Now! in your (or your daughters) expert opinion, which brand refrigerator makes the best back stop

RMS · October 22nd, 2009, 08:07 PM

Sounds like your making memories. Enjoy your time together. They grow up quick.

October 22nd, 2009, 06:56 PM	#3
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,329	Dang that's some good shooting for sure.. Sounds like she's off to a fine start and from the looks of it, she's got the center of mass targeting down pat! __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 22nd, 2009, 07:07 PM	#4
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	Any day at the range is a great day! Any day at the range with your Glock is even better! Keep up the good work both of you! Glock on! __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 22nd, 2009, 07:45 PM	#6
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,093	You're doing a great job with your daughter. Way to go! __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

October 22nd, 2009, 07:53 PM	#8
DaveH VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 2,380	to her to you __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ I'm just one root in a grassroots organization. No one should assume that I speak for the VCDL BTW -- I am neither a lawyer, nor I do not play one on television or on the Internet. I hope no one assumes that I am giving legal advice Veni, Vidi, Velcro

October 22nd, 2009, 08:04 PM	#9
Jmac00 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 506	Nice shoot'n Ms TEX Now! in your (or your daughters) expert opinion, which brand refrigerator makes the best back stop __________________ 'You don't need God anymore, you have us Democrats.' - Nancy Pelosi (Quoted 2006)

October 22nd, 2009, 06:55 PM	#2
joshe Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 73	you've trained her well :)

October 22nd, 2009, 07:41 PM	#5
ccman Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 1,390	Very good enjoy the time with Your Daughter.

October 22nd, 2009, 07:46 PM	#7
HITCH KING Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nassau, NY(Long Island) Posts: 1,779	Babie girl is going to be a strong independant woman who will make you prouder as the years go by.

October 22nd, 2009, 08:07 PM	#10
RMS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West KY Posts: 345	Sounds like your making memories. Enjoy your time together. They grow up quick.

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