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
Even though we brought two handguns with us, I thought it would be a good idea to rent a .22lr because the low recoil makes it an ideal beginner caliber. Too bad the only one they had available was this revolver that was very old and worn. As you can see some of the rounds didn’t even go off but maybe it was the crappy ammo they sold us.
Gina did great her first time and her accuracy was no indication that it was her first time at the range.
Gina Shooting the Bersa Thunder .380
Gina said this was her favorite weapon to shoot out of the three. While the .380, being slightly smaller than the 9mm isn’t considered a large round, there is more recoil than usual because of how small this handgun is. She handled it well, though and maintained very nice accuracy.
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