I love the look of that gun so much and have read so much about it. Please keep us updated. .
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Range trip #2:
Started out with 200 more rounds of WWB. Started trying different stances and holds; I noticed a few things this time, now that I was starting to try and learn the gun.
First of all, it's difficult to get a proper thumbs-forward grip on this gun. In retrospect, that should have been obvious; it's a tiny pocket gun after all. It's still way more comfortable than, say, a Kel-Tec or LCP. I have big hands, so YMMV.
I need more practice; I'm still not used to the DAO trigger. When I paid close attention, I was able to get a few bullseyes at 5 and 7 yards, but most of my groups were in the 6" range. Acceptable for a micro pistol, I think, but I feel like the gun is capable of way better accuracy than I can wring out of it just yet.
Now that it's had nearly 400 rounds through it, I decided I'd do a little experimenting. I had 50 rounds of Ruger ARX 9mm+P 80gr that I've been meaning to test out, so why not kill two birds with one box of ammo? And it's not on Bond's "Approved Ammo List" (gasp!)...
I will say, loading the last round into the mag was tricky due to the fluted bullet; I couldn't ride the feed lips in like I did with the FMJ's. Other than that, it performed flawlessly. The reduced recoil they claim because of the lightweight bullet is no joke. Also, you could tell those rounds were screaming along; the "crack" of the sonic shockwave was really noticeable compared to the slower (but still supersonic) WWB.
So we're up to over 400 rounds with no stoppages. I think I'd feel comfortable carrying the Bullpup after a couple of boxes of whatever carry ammo I decide to go with (I might just toss in some more ARX; I did like how it shot).
I think the part that still gets me is how sedate this little gun is. 250 rounds in under an hour? No problem, I'm ready to shoot more! Gimme another hundred! +P? Bring it! (Try that with any other micro nine, or even some .380's...)
So far, my verdict is this: if you're one of those folks who isn't OK with a gun that can't shoot certain ammo, more power to you! The Bullpup isn't for you.
If you're ok with being choosy with what you put in your gun, the Bullpup is, so far, a fantastic micro carry pistol.