Eureka1911 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Shot my first match in 30 years on Sunday. Accurate but slow as a half dead snail. So I have the power and accuracy parts down, now I have the need for speed!! 68th of 79 shooters overall 4 of 6 in Single Stack. I did "nick" two hostages, but they were only flesh wounds, I swear!! 88% of shots were Alphas, 11% Charlies, no Bravo/Delta, no Mikes, just the 2 No Shoots. But they are bringing a Sundial to time me the next time out!! But none of that matters. I had a blast and cannot wait for the next match. SA 1911 Loaded Target performed flawlessly, I just need to shoot it faster. Oh, and I HATE rotating metal targets!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 That's a long hiatus. Welcome back. And all seniors hate rotating metal targets. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 1987 was my First Match .... We didn't use sundials back then, but we all shot SS, then, unless we had a new-fangled .38 super with 11 shots . Welcome back - and Flat is correct, all of us Old Guys Hate Rotating Metal Targets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I love Texas stars !, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, EEH said: I love Texas stars !, Sure you do, EEH, you're three years YOUNGER than I am .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hey,, I alway was early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 19 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: 1987 was my First Match .... We didn't use sundials back then, but we all shot SS, then, unless we had a new-fangled .38 super with 11 shots . Welcome back - and Flat is correct, all of us Old Guys Hate Rotating Metal Targets Believe it or not I envy you guys. Now its getting to be a big arms race even in the divisions it shouldn't be. I love to see guys and listen to their stories that have been around that long. You can gleam a lot of info from that wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eureka1911 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 When I decided to get back into shooting a 1911 in .45ACP was my only real choice. Always liked them, always will. It's what I shot when I had faster reflexes back in the days when that was all we shot. Except for the lightweights who shot 9mm. I started shooting IPSC/steel combat (what we called it in Tucson) around 1982. Did it for 5 years while in school. Got a job, moved to Texas, still shot recreationally, but not competitively. Drifted into other things, but here I am again!! Sorry it took so long. Forgot how much fun it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Edge40 said: You can gleam a lot of info from that wisdom. Thank you, son, but don't confuse old age with wisdom It was a lot better, in my opinion, when you either shot a .45 SS or a .38 Super 11 shot - imagine, no Ltd 10, no Open, no Limited, no Production - much less PCC or optics. Lot of fun, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome back, Eureka. Hoping my health allows me to return to the range this year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 You also got to crawl thru a lot of Cooper tunnels and leap off walls ! Also easier 31 years ago. First match I ever shot was the 1986 Nationals in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 12 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Thank you, son, but don't confuse old age with wisdom It was a lot better, in my opinion, when you either shot a .45 SS or a .38 Super 11 shot - imagine, no Ltd 10, no Open, no Limited, no Production - much less PCC or optics. Lot of fun, then. I get all the divisions, it makes the sport more accessible but it definitely waters them all down at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Only if you think there should not be 22 prizes/awards for 7 divisions, and you get to compete with one or two people .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superluckycat Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 8:35 PM, Eureka1911 said: Shot my first match in 30 years on Sunday. Accurate but slow as a half dead snail. So I have the power and accuracy parts down, now I have the need for speed!! 68th of 79 shooters overall 4 of 6 in Single Stack. I did "nick" two hostages, but they were only flesh wounds, I swear!! 88% of shots were Alphas, 11% Charlies, no Bravo/Delta, no Mikes, just the 2 No Shoots. But they are bringing a Sundial to time me the next time out!! But none of that matters. I had a blast and cannot wait for the next match. SA 1911 Loaded Target performed flawlessly, I just need to shoot it faster. Oh, and I HATE rotating metal targets!!!!!! Those two "hostages" probably had Stockholm Syndrome anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccurdy53 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 8:35 PM, Eureka1911 said: Shot my first match in 30 years on Sunday. Accurate but slow as a half dead snail. So I have the power and accuracy parts down, now I have the need for speed!! 68th of 79 shooters overall 4 of 6 in Single Stack. I did "nick" two hostages, but they were only flesh wounds, I swear!! 88% of shots were Alphas, 11% Charlies, no Bravo/Delta, no Mikes, just the 2 No Shoots. But they are bringing a Sundial to time me the next time out!! But none of that matters. I had a blast and cannot wait for the next match. SA 1911 Loaded Target performed flawlessly, I just need to shoot it faster. Oh, and I HATE rotating metal targets!!!!!! I've been shooting USPSA for about 10 years now, I got a late start. I've been slowing down the last few years due to health issues. They now time my "runs" with a calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Glad to see you are back shooting. Yes, your times will be slower in the beginning but keep it up. I took a long lay off do to illness and really had a hard time coming back. I use to be accurate and fast. Now I'm slow and miss a lot but I'm enjoying myself and the company of all my old and new friends. I'm getting better too. You will improve as time goes by so keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eureka1911 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Yep, I know the speed will come back. I was focused on accuracy, which I was really happy with. Now just have to maintain that and speed it up, a LOT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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