Earlier this week I posted that I have purchased a Ruger 10/22 rifle and all the parts to turn it into a Liberty Training Rifle. I successfully installed a Volquartsen hammer/bolt release kit (what a sweet trigger!), an extended magazine release, and a recoil buffer, but I just could not get the front sight off without beating on it with a hammer. I was concerned that I would bend the barrel so I dropped it off with the gunsmith to install both the Tech Sights and the sling swivels. While I was at it, I bought some extra 10 round mags, and I even picked up some of the new Ruger factory 25 round mags and a mag loader. I should be all set for an Appleseed shoot. Anyone want to come with?
The thing is, even having spent quite a bit of tin on this admittedly cool rifle, I still wanted more. So today I’ve ordered another gun that I have wanted for a long time.
That’s a Ruger 22/45. Trigger time is trigger time. No sense wasting money shooting full caliber when you can shoot 10 rounds of .22 for each round of .45 ACP. Plus I can use the 22/45 to teach others the fine art of pistol shooting. The little 22/45 is perfect for teaching flinch free basic pistol skills to new shooters while also allowing me to focus on perfecting my trigger pull. And it didn’t break the bank. I pick it up on Thursday (barring some screwup) along with my rifle. This means both of them should make it to North Coast II.
I can’t thank you all enough for buying my shirts and putting these fine weapons in my hands. I still have a few extra shirts. Email me for details. (Sorry, no Small or Mediums)
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You may want to invest in a few 10 round factory mags for the prone position. The extended mags (Even the 10rd aftermarket ones) can mess up your NPOA in the prone position.
ReplyDelete@Anon: No problem. In addition to the 4 factory 25 rounders, I bought 4 factory 10 round mags, giving me a total of 5 regular size mags. I should be good.
ReplyDeleteA complete course of fire requires two fully loaded 10 rounders, 2 two rounds, and 2 eight rounders. You've got time between sections but I hate worrying about enough mags. :)
ReplyDelete@Montana, So if I buy one more 10 rounder, I will have enough mags to do the full CoF without loading anything at all? Not a bad idea, that.
ReplyDeleteI found a CoF explanation, and I think I could just fire the 10 shot standing "100 yard" first stage with one of my 25 round mags. Then I could use the flush mount 10 rounders in the sitting/prone where the 25 round mags might get in the way.