SAS Mayhem
23rd September 2007, 17:36
Well what can I say, you guy’s spoiled it for me. ;) My RIA Tact gave me no surprises. I used all three of my mags 1 Novak and 2 Springfield’s all of them worked flawlessly. The ammo was 230 grain Blazer from wallyworld. And the pin was hitting dead center. All of the firing was standing unsupported. My very first shots were at 7 yds a little to the left and low. My second mag was centered better again at 7 yds. By this time I was able to tell that she is a no drama shooter. She really felt good in my hands. SO I thought to move the target out to 15 yds, and to my surprise the grouping was just as tight. Now on my next target at 15 yds I put 2 mags through, one handed. This is where I had my first self induced hiccup. After the first round fired I went to shoot again then I noticed that the slide was not fully forward, about 1/8th inch from fully forward. I dropped the mag out and racked and lock the slide. There was a round fully in the barrel, ready to be fired, I thought “jam”. After I locked the slide back and turn the gun to get a better view and the round just fell out. No nick on the round or any noticable damage, I unlocked the slide and manually ran 2 mags through it with no issue. I reloaded and everything was fine, I even used that round. I think I limp wristed it or new gun breaking in, after that I held it better with that one hand and I shot the rest of the mag plus one more with no issue.
After that I brought the targets back to 7 yds and did some rapid fire. And just for the heck of it I pushed the target out to 25 yds, again to my surprise all 7 rounds on target, and I was not taking my time. If I was a better shooter I’m sure that they would have been all on target. And lastly at 15 yds and me really not thinking. It was really hot here in NC and I was thinking of A/C.
All in all I’m very satisfied with this pistol. I already paid to have her coated at MAC's (http://www.shootiniron.com/FINISH%20OPTIONS.html) I think I’ll go with either black over charcoal or black over black. I undecided right now. The owner at the range had one he said, and never had a problem with his for the many yrs he owned it. He was quite fond of his.
For anyone thinking of getting one, you have to consider this …. This pistol is really easy to shoot and fun.... not a drama queen. It really feels right and tight. I know this is going to be a keeper.
Here are the pics I promised
The brass
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/Deadcenter.jpg
1st time @ 7 yards
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat7yards.jpg
2nd time @ 7 yds
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/2ndtimeat7yds.jpg
1st time @15 yds
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat15yards.jpg
15 yds 2 mags 1 hand
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/15yds2magonehand.jpg
7yds rapid fire
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/7yardsrapidfire.jpg
1st time 25 yds fast firing
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat25yardsfastfire.jpg
15 yds me not thinking
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/15ydsmenotthinking.jpg
After that I brought the targets back to 7 yds and did some rapid fire. And just for the heck of it I pushed the target out to 25 yds, again to my surprise all 7 rounds on target, and I was not taking my time. If I was a better shooter I’m sure that they would have been all on target. And lastly at 15 yds and me really not thinking. It was really hot here in NC and I was thinking of A/C.
All in all I’m very satisfied with this pistol. I already paid to have her coated at MAC's (http://www.shootiniron.com/FINISH%20OPTIONS.html) I think I’ll go with either black over charcoal or black over black. I undecided right now. The owner at the range had one he said, and never had a problem with his for the many yrs he owned it. He was quite fond of his.
For anyone thinking of getting one, you have to consider this …. This pistol is really easy to shoot and fun.... not a drama queen. It really feels right and tight. I know this is going to be a keeper.
Here are the pics I promised
The brass
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/Deadcenter.jpg
1st time @ 7 yards
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat7yards.jpg
2nd time @ 7 yds
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/2ndtimeat7yds.jpg
1st time @15 yds
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat15yards.jpg
15 yds 2 mags 1 hand
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/15yds2magonehand.jpg
7yds rapid fire
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/7yardsrapidfire.jpg
1st time 25 yds fast firing
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/1sttimeat25yardsfastfire.jpg
15 yds me not thinking
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z123/sasmayhem/15ydsmenotthinking.jpg