Just a word of warning about Strikers, particularly when equipped with a brake. I lost 25% of the hearing in my left ear when the bloke on the next bench over shot his Striker w/brake. Note, I was wearing both muffs and plugs so it could have been a lot worse. Not trying to downgrade your Striker but bear the following in mind:
a) the barrel far shorter so the muzzle will be much closer to the ear of the next guy over at the range, the brake ensures that high levels of impulse energy (shock wave) are directed his/her way and it will damage their ears just as easily as a sound wave.
b) highly recommend that you be a considerate shooter and only discharge the Striker when there is a fair bit of space between you and the next shooter.
I love to shoot but I also like to hear and I think it is imperative on all shooters to bear not only their safety and comfort but that of other fellow shooter. Sorry if I sound like a crusader but once your hearing is gone, it is like a bullet going down the barrel, it is gone for good. Nothing irritates me more than to read forums posted (not here) about the grossly inconsiderate shooters who think it is humorous to watch the benches next to them clear when they shoot a brake equipped firearm. Not only do I find that to be a good indicator of someone I would not want to go afield with, it is also a good way to turn off new and beginning shooters who represent the future of the sport.
a) the barrel far shorter so the muzzle will be much closer to the ear of the next guy over at the range, the brake ensures that high levels of impulse energy (shock wave) are directed his/her way and it will damage their ears just as easily as a sound wave.
b) highly recommend that you be a considerate shooter and only discharge the Striker when there is a fair bit of space between you and the next shooter.
I love to shoot but I also like to hear and I think it is imperative on all shooters to bear not only their safety and comfort but that of other fellow shooter. Sorry if I sound like a crusader but once your hearing is gone, it is like a bullet going down the barrel, it is gone for good. Nothing irritates me more than to read forums posted (not here) about the grossly inconsiderate shooters who think it is humorous to watch the benches next to them clear when they shoot a brake equipped firearm. Not only do I find that to be a good indicator of someone I would not want to go afield with, it is also a good way to turn off new and beginning shooters who represent the future of the sport.