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Awesome video. I really needed that. I have had some rough matches lately where my arthritis and COPD were really holding me back and it was getting in my head. That video really shook out the cobwebs and brought me back to reality. Bring on the next match

That is how it is done. You want to keep the pistol up so you can keep your targets in your peripheral vision and look the mag into the magwell. Dry fire will help with this greatly. For me, I put a box on a couch to catch the mags so I don't have to keep bending over and chasing mags across the floor. Then just work slowly to get the mechanics of keeping the gun elevated while you bring the next mag up. You should be looking into the magwell as you reload. You said it much better than I did.....Drop mag, twist, pop, twist, bang!

I didn't shoot the match, but I live in the area and work as a volunteer at that range and came out to watch on Saturday. Ton of DQs during the matches, which really surprised me.

I am not sure if this will help, but I also shoot an M&P 9mm. When I first got it, mag changes were an issue and it took me a few seconds to get back on track. One of the more experienced shooters worked with me and saw that my grip was getting hosed because Iwas trying to reload low. He taught me a different way for mag changes, and after a lot of practice, it has helped a lot. Instead of bringing the pistol down to meet the incoming mag, leave the pistol up in the "work area" where you have good visual and are still looking downrange. Twist the pistol so you can watch the mag enter the magwell while still keeping the muzzle downrange, slap in, and then twist back to the target. This allows me to reaquire sights much faster and more efficiently, and I don't feel like I have to "fix" my grip every time I change mags. Hope this helps

Thanks for your help guys. I will try out a few before making the final decision, but at least I knwo it's legal, so it gives me a starting point

I was curious if any of you knew if the Blade Tech holsters were legal for Production Division? This is the one that I was considering: M&P Holster Thanks for your help. David S.

Guys, I just wanted to drop a quick note about our local club, at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. We are trying to introduce more people to the sport, so we started a Web site at http://heartlandshooters.blogspot.com/ We also have a 1911 shoot coming up. We are slowly growing, but wanted to put some club news out there. Any of you that are ever in Grand Island, please contact me and I will make sure we find you a spot. Do you guys mind if I add a link to this great forum from our Web site? Have a great night, David S.

Thanks, Guys. I was looking at the M&P, and I was wondering if it would work well for Production

Currently I am shooting a S&W Model 915, and it is getting some age so I am considering switching to another pistol. I really like the feel of the S&W, so I lean toward one of their models, but I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for a good solid production class pistol for me to consider. At my level of experience and budget, I am probably best sticking to production class for now (and it gives me an excuse to buy a differnt pistol later ). Thanks, David S.

For myself, on the metric paper targets, last year I noticed that I was not getting good groups. I realized I wasn't taking the time to get a good sight picture like I was on the steel. In short, I was getting sloppy. So, during the off season, I made a different approach to practice. I took some metric targets and painted everything that wasn't in the A range black in order to trick my mind on focusing on A's and good shots. So far this season, it seems to have made a big difference in my shooting. Hope this helps someone. David S.

If it's a USPSA match, it's a DQ, period. Without regard to which club it is or how new the shooter is. Very true. But I have seen a few ROs in the last couple of years that would give a newbee a stern talking to on a first offense on a non sanctioned club match night

I am still pretty green, but I take the safety off with my support hand as I start to extend toward the target. At our local club, taking off the safety in the holster would get you a DQ, or for a new person, a very stern talking to about safety at the very least.

That was hilarious!

Really cool resource. Love the history there too. Thanks!

Bear in mind that I am only just now starting my second season, but I currently shoot limited minor. Now, I may switch to major at some point, but right now my focus is on improving my skills before I move up to a larger gun. Also, minor is what gave me the confidence to give this a try because of the far lower ammo costs for 9mm, and it was a weapon I was comfy with