What have you bought in the last 48 hours gun related?

Sig P238, .380ACP. Awesome gun. Has full-sized, night sights. Fired numerous rounds of various grades of ammo. Ate everything. Performed flawlessly. Good shooter. My only complaint is that it is difficult to engage the safety, especially if the hammer is cocked.

 

Ive never reloaded it but I’ve heard that it’s up there with hornady brass quality wise.

 

Did something that I said I wouldn’t do, I bought a new Springfield pistol, the hellcat optics ready.
But I got delayed on my background check (of course) so I get to wait for a few days.

 

I put a Hogue wrap around grip on mine, made a huge difference for the better. Bought mine from Amazon for about $20, it’s the same as this one:

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/hog...stone-rubber-black-38080/FC-743108380802.html

 

Took the new Enfield to the range today. Figured what better way to shoot a new gun for the first time than to enter it into a 500 yard steel plate match? Took 3 shots on paper at 100 yards and figured it was close enough. Was able to tag all the targets out to 500 yards somewhat consistently.



The S&B ammo did okay too. I think it may be a bit on the fast side as it was shooting high at all distances, and I had some flat primers. Even one primer got pierced. (Always wear safety squints!)

 

Do the Hogue’s help with engaging the safety ?

 

Nice range, where is that? Public, or members only?

 

I would be curious if you might have a minor burr that is holding it up. I have a P238 and don’t have this issue.

 

Ramseur NC. Its for members, but their fieldshoots/steel plate shoots are open to the public.

 

Mine is a little stiff, but smooth.

 

Is that the RWVA Range?

I like your "new" Enfield, does it come in tactical black with a collapsible stock?

 

Yup. RWVA home range.

Funny you say that, I was telling my dad how 8 years ago it was rare to see anyone shooting black rifles at that range. It was all milsurps back then. Nowadays its the opposite, Im one of the holdouts who still prefers the wood and iron.

 

Do you see a difference in effort required whether the hammer is cocked or not ?

 

I have no noticeable difference in effort. I looked pretty closely and suspect the small rounded stainless steel below safety has a minor burr or imperfection. I would personally take a piece of emery cloth or very fine grit sandpaper and slide between the two by operating the safety.

 

Nope

 

Did you buy it new or used? If you’re comfortable with working on one, break it down and clean it good.

 

It's new. Before taking it to the range, I field stripped and cleaned it.
I spoke with Sig customer service. They recommend using it as is, with the expected outcome of it “self polishing”; and if that doesn’t solve the problem to send it in under warranty.

 

That’s never the answer we want to hear, but hopefully it gets better.

 

Glock 42

 

I think it's kinda small so I bought a extended baseplate mag. Fits better now.