Fun with the Beretta 9mm

Dawn borrowed her grandfather's 9mm Beretta for the week so that she can practice shooting for her qualifications next week. (They use the Beretta.) She's already qualified, but wants to get a top rating this time around.

I wanted to try it out as well, and fired off a clip. I'm pretty darn happy with the shots. The center grouping below is from 7 yards. That thing can really chew through some paper! (The top left grouping was the Mark II at 15 yards if I recall correctly.)

For whatever reason, the louder "bang" of the 9mm wasn't quite as intimating as it has been in the past. Even after firing a .45 USP and the even louder .38 Special the 9mm still has quite a bit more bang than the .22s, and it has taken a lot of effort to not flinch or anticipate the shots in the past. But today, it was easier. Maybe I'm just getting more comfortable in general.



We'll be at the range a lot over the next week while Dawn practices. I can't believe we have to wait until Wednesday though to get our new guns!