Shooting the XD-9 Subcompact, Bersa Thunder, and .22lr Revolver
I purchased my new Springfield XD-9 Subcompact pistol just after my mom got her first gun, a Bersa Thunder .380. We decided to take both guns to the range the same day. Gina also came along. I figured it was a great opportunity to teach both Gina and my mom to shoot while breaking in our new handguns. Here are some videos and there are a few pics in the gallery.
Me Shooting the XD-9
Shooting the XD-9 Subcompact felt great. The full-sized models are more comfortable than the Subcompact but that is expected. The weapon itself is much more accurate than I am and plenty accurate for it’s intended purpose. I did experience a jam during the 150 or so rounds I put through it, which surprised me considering this weapon’s reliability reputation. I’m not sure about this particular handgun, but many weapons require a “break-in period” of a couple hundred rounds or so before they function at full potential. Maybe it was that, or maybe it was the ammo I was using.
Gina Shooting the .22lr Revolver