RMTC Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm going to BlackWing to shoot pins tonight for the first time and want some advice. Has anyone gone before? I'm either taking my Glock 19 or Glock 30. I've read articles supporting both calibers but want someone here with personal experience to weigh in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Are you asking which is best for shooting bowling pins, seriously ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Are you asking which is best for shooting bowling pins, seriously ? I am more wondering if its a big enough difference to warrant using a pistol I have a lot less practice with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Bring em' both, it's fun. I usually went with my Glock 21SF, but took my 23 out a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 a sack full of rocks or marbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take a bowling ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take a bowling ball hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 When is the next event I would like to go do this too. Is it glock guns only also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take a bowling ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 When is the next event I would like to go do this too. Is it glock guns only also? Nope. Just my preference. http://www.blackwingsc.com/_data/documents/DT-BP.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I go almst every time. I use my 17L 9mm, but I have used a handfull of guns, including a .44 mag revolver. It's always fun. I've placed in the top 3 a few times, some of those guys are FAST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 7mm ultra mag. I used to shoot bowling pins all the time behind the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 i've shot pins with a .22 9mm .40 .45 30-30 and .300WSM. all work well, the .22 and .300WSM just knock the pins over (one has a big exit hole lol) and the pistol rounds kinda knock them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 The 9mm knocked them off just fine, the damn sights were off for the first 2 runs. I used the Kimber ultra carry ii for the third round and did better. After I had the sights on the Glock adjusted, I still sucked with it. I need a lot of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 There was a guy shooting after me that did a 9.xx. Dude was really fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 for how many pins though? ex. i run the modified el presidente drill in less than 9 seconds. thats 3 targers, holster draw, double, double, double, reload, double, double, double, reload, single, single, single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 9 Pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBell Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 9mm or 45ACP always works. Even 22lr will do. I used to run the pin event at Blackwing with my B.I.L. He still does, I opted out as they kind of pissed me off. We always liked to see folks using off the shelf, center-fire ammo of any caliber instead of handloaded bunny-farts as we tried to make the event use something more than point and shoot, square range skills. Not always a success. While the event is meant to be fun and relaxed (it really is) we viewed it as an opportunity to practice the basics. Target transitions from one side of the rack to the other, mandatory reloading, specific order of target engagement to force some brain activity etc. If you've never been to one I suggest giving it a go. As I stated, it's meant to be fun and the only real stress is what the shooter brings with them to the firing line. EDIT: Pin count will vary. Depends on the setup for that particular event. I don't recall ever having less than eight or nine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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