tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post2228403363993022654..comments2023-12-21T01:45:16.323-05:00Comments on Bostonmaggie: My TargetBostonMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298341600851300309noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-27390840768171425052010-07-31T14:00:48.014-05:002010-07-31T14:00:48.014-05:00So when are you going to mention the adventure wit...So when are you going to mention the adventure with your sister's car?????Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-91021774233661886442010-07-04T22:24:54.665-05:002010-07-04T22:24:54.665-05:00On my way to the airport in Manchestahhh, I saw an...On my way to the airport in Manchestahhh, I saw an indoor shooting range. It isn't very far north of the boahdah for yah. I will inquire as to terms of use and availability. That way you won't have to drive to the Arctic Circle to shoot next time.Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-43868057936097647752010-07-03T12:04:26.523-05:002010-07-03T12:04:26.523-05:00Maggie - welcome to the sorority!Maggie - welcome to the sorority!MaryRhttp://blog.usni.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-23322418007827618272010-07-02T16:08:47.685-05:002010-07-02T16:08:47.685-05:00Well played Maggie. You ahh wicked smahht!Well played Maggie. You ahh wicked smahht!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-15135981865814651942010-07-02T13:44:04.566-05:002010-07-02T13:44:04.566-05:00Do you accept guest posts? I would love the oppor...Do you accept guest posts? I would love the opportunity to submit an article to bostonmaggie.blogspot.com about traumatic brain injury as it pertains to the military. Let me know, thanks.<br /><br />Chelsea<br />Please reply to ctravers@caremeridian.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629019708788463269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-39687107133834233502010-07-02T13:07:24.317-05:002010-07-02T13:07:24.317-05:00Pia,
Did you get the part where I was off in the ...Pia,<br /><br />Did you get the part where I was off in the deep woods, all alone with My Marine?BostonMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298341600851300309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-48178091349616350722010-07-02T12:50:46.792-05:002010-07-02T12:50:46.792-05:00I was wondering why you had to drive a gazillion m...I was wondering why you had to drive a gazillion miles to shoot, then the Marine's point #5 clarified for me. And here I gripe about having to drive out to Fairfax (25 miles or so).<br /><br />Well done! So when ya goin' again? That'll be proof if you liked it or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-52007779349760595732010-07-01T12:29:33.550-05:002010-07-01T12:29:33.550-05:00You never said those words, but that is only becau...You never said those words, but that is only because you are too stubborn to admit you liked it after all the fussing about it.Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-46173748019460321712010-07-01T11:59:02.785-05:002010-07-01T11:59:02.785-05:00Let's run down the weapons which our Maggie go...Let's run down the weapons which our Maggie got a chance to handle and fire on Tuesday, shall we?<br /><br />I started her off with a S&W .22 revolver that is precisely the size and weight of the Model 10 (.38+P) which was the quintessential cop sidearm for decades. She did fine, learned the stance and the grip with a low-recoil, manageable piece. <br /><br />We next transitioned to a Ruger New Vaquero in .357 mag, firing .38+P wadcutters. Again, a bit more but very manageable recoil. (Even .357 mag out of that gun is very manageable, but I am low at the moment.)<br /><br />She really hit her stride with the M1911s, one a 3.5" carry piece and the other a standard 5" weapon. Maggie was not afraid of either pistol, managed recoil, and "squoze" the trigger like a pro. It was here that she had her "I LIKE this!" epiphany. <br /><br />After a couple of boxes of .45 ACP were send down range, it was over to the rifles. There she fam-fired the venerable M-1 carbine (with paratrooper stock, a la Don Malarkey) and sent three magazines out of the M-1A (civ M-14 equivalent). <br /><br />After nailing the target downrange a bunch of times, like Tin Cup, we ended on a good shot.<br /><br />So it was back to her sister's car. And more adventure.Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-62205608979433261852010-07-01T11:10:25.556-05:002010-07-01T11:10:25.556-05:00So you shot a .45, an M14...anything else?So you shot a .45, an M14...anything else?Warrant Divernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-30749579133742527252010-06-30T17:54:44.179-05:002010-06-30T17:54:44.179-05:00Oh, and of the car portion of the story, be sure t...Oh, and of the car portion of the story, be sure to let your dear readers know that my 1964 LeSabre will start as long as you have the damned key.Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10193821.post-61878782395491557432010-06-30T17:53:43.087-05:002010-06-30T17:53:43.087-05:00Actually, your Marine left his camera sitting on h...Actually, your Marine left his camera sitting on his desk. Ah well.<br /><br />You omitted a couple of very important points:<br /><br />1. You were pretty good at it, despite your assurances to the contrary. You weren't afraid of the weapons, even the .45 and the M-14, and had a very steady and solid trigger pull.<br /><br />2. You listened, which I knew took all the self-discipline you had, as you usually have a problem with authority (except yours). <br /><br />3. You really enjoyed it. About magazine number two from the .45, when you put two consecutive in the ten-ring, you looked over your sights and decided you wanted to do well. And you were hooked.<br /><br />4. You would never admit you enjoyed it as you didn't wanna give me the satisfaction. But I could reads it like a book. <br /><br />5. If MA was not such a commie gun-hating state who thinks the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to their citizens, there would be ranges a hell of a lot closer to you that we could go to, and you WOULD, because you enjoyed shooting.<br /><br />6. You and SWMBO are now members of the elite sorority of Chicks Who Shot At Stuff. Congratulations.Yer Marinenoreply@blogger.com