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Title: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 29, 2009, 07:33:24 PM
took the wife out and rented a little 22. she had a hard time getting the nerve to hold it, much less shoot it. I think she's hooked now.  ;D

(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/darrinheard/DSC06413.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXm3U_f1RGg


Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: Timothy on December 29, 2009, 07:37:02 PM
Well Done Deepwater......
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: twyacht on December 29, 2009, 07:45:42 PM
So that's the voice on the phone that was yelling, missing you terribly in Ft. Laud?   ;)

She'll handle that Tok just fine,...
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 29, 2009, 07:48:49 PM
good clean fun  ;)
So that's the voice on the phone that was yelling, missing you terribly in Ft. Laud?   ;)

She'll handle that Tok just fine,...


yeah, it's like being married to a little 15 year old... same size and mentality.. I love it.  oh yeah (in case anyone meets her) I love her too.

as far as the tok.. it may take awhile before she's willing to try that.
 ;D

Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: ericire12 on December 29, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
She shoots like a girl ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: philw on December 29, 2009, 07:54:41 PM
nice work mate



lol   looks like you will need to get a few bricks of .22  before you go away   as she might be doing some practising  hehe
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 29, 2009, 08:01:51 PM
She shoots like a girl ;D

yup, lots o' things she does like a girl! ;D  ;D  ;D
nice work mate



lol   looks like you will need to get a few bricks of .22  before you go away   as she might be doing some practising  hehe

I doubt it, she's still not very sure of herself, but I'll keep working on her and get to where she is that comfortable. oh, and we don't have 'cheap' .22 ammo here. also, it's cheaper at the range.
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: tombogan03884 on December 29, 2009, 08:09:49 PM
 Good work, But now you REALLY have to behave yourself  ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: CDR on December 29, 2009, 08:10:46 PM
May I recommend you work with your wife on her grip.  She has that military grip from 60 years ago where the weak hand is supporting the bottom of the gun.  She would be better served with a high thumbs grip placed high on the frame with both thumbs pointed at the target.  Her left thumb further forward than her right.  Just a suggestion to see if it works better but most people who try it really like it.
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 29, 2009, 08:23:47 PM
May I recommend you work with your wife on her grip.  She has that military grip from 60 years ago where the weak hand is supporting the bottom of the gun.  She would be better served with a high thumbs grip placed high on the frame with both thumbs pointed at the target.  Her left thumb further forward than her right.  Just a suggestion to see if it works better but most people who try it really like it.

thanks,
I know we have a lot to work on, but I'm just glad I got her to shoot. to be honest, Hazcat will probably be the best teacher for her. I've seen him teach first timers and such ( and helped me out a lot too) and am sure he will do better than I. trying to get her a tourist visa so she can come to the states and do some cross country motorcycling with me.  ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: Pathfinder on December 29, 2009, 09:33:48 PM
If she got a thrill out of paper targets, put her on a clanger or popper. She oughta love the sounds of the clang when she hits!

Damn fine job, son.
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: m25operator on December 29, 2009, 10:46:41 PM
Nice Job DW, smile on her face says it all.

By the way, Cradle robber ;D

Pretty lady, tell her I said Hi from Texas.
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 29, 2009, 10:56:23 PM
Nice Job DW, smile on her face says it all.

By the way, Cradle robber ;D

Pretty lady, tell her I said Hi from Texas.

you just made her day..
now if we ride through Texas, (likely will) she will insist on meeting you.  ;D
good news... she drinks beer!!
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: philw on December 29, 2009, 11:32:51 PM
you just made her day..
now if we ride through Texas, (likely will) she will insist on meeting you.  ;D
good news... she drinks beer!!


hehe  did she ask M25 to  go and visit  ;) 
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: Hazcat on December 30, 2009, 07:07:11 AM
DOWN BOYS!   I saw her second!  ;)  (Damn DW beat me to her!  ;D )
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: Rastus on December 30, 2009, 07:10:51 AM
Good deal.  Glad you enjoyed yourself...it's kinda special when the wife will go to the range. 
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: crusader rabbit on December 30, 2009, 09:19:28 AM
OH MAN!!!  You teach a woman to shoot, you gotta behave yourself.  No guns, no sharp knives, no mixed martial arts training...  Nothing good can come of this.  LOL ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 30, 2009, 09:22:23 AM
it was not easy getting her to pick up the gun after her uncle was shot recently. definitely respects guns and is a little afraid of them. we'll get her straight though  ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: PABLO DEL NORTE on December 30, 2009, 12:41:48 PM
WAY TO GO! I TOOK MY WIFE OUT FOR THE 1st TIME ALSO. SHE ALSO LIKED THE .22.
NOW YOU HAVE TO BE EXTRA NICE!  JUST REMEMBER CHOCOLATE & ROSES GO A LONG WAY!!
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: red364 on December 30, 2009, 02:17:09 PM


yeah, it's like being married to a little 15 year old... same size and mentality.. I love it. 








Ummmm........that sounds so wrong   
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 30, 2009, 03:27:23 PM


Ummmm........that sounds so wrong   

all a state of mind.
I'm immature and she's immature. how bad can it be?  ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: jaybet on December 30, 2009, 03:30:54 PM
Hey....if she's happy with yer little 22 count your blessings! ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: ellis4538 on December 30, 2009, 04:12:18 PM
Good going DW!  If she gets around Haz make sure she sticks with beer...those Hazaritas a potent!

FWIW

Richard
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: deepwater on December 30, 2009, 06:46:09 PM
Good going DW!  If she gets around Haz make sure she sticks with beer...those Hazaritas a potent!

FWIW

Richard

yeah, had few myself.... whewwww  :P

lately been hittin' the gin and tonic when I go to Haz's
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: Walter45Auto on December 31, 2009, 01:28:04 PM
It's great seeing new shooters starting, and women shooters for that matter. ;D
Title: Re: Took the war dept to the range today..1st timer
Post by: tt11758 on December 31, 2009, 01:33:45 PM
If she's anything like my wife, she's a natural with a handgun.  The first time I took her to the range, a buddy of mie showed up and watched her shoot for a while.  When she finished, he said, "Gee, Mrs. T, it was awfully nice of you to bring Tom out and teach him how to shoot!"       


Some friend!!    >:(


btw, she has grown out of the .22 and now has her own S&W Model 15.   ;D