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I also toss out the S&B brass. Sometimes they slip through and go bang anyways. More often than not, they are a hassle to reload.
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If you are using a match as a training substitute , you are waisting your time, ammunition and money.
Just where exactly is the benefit of shooting for a total of 2 minutes time, spread over 2-4 hours?
The thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the good USPSA shooters don't just shoot at matches. They practice all week too. All the extra practice it takes to get to an A or B level makes you really proficient with a handgun.
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I have seen others with the same problem on Dawson and Heinie fixed sights. I'm pretty sure it's caused by touching the site with sweaty hands combined with humidity. Just give it a good cleaning with something like CLP, and give it a light brushing. Then you can leave a light film of oil or CLP on it to protect it. That should help, but you'll need to redo it every now and then.
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I'm running a stock weight Wolff spring in my 34 and I've compared it to a 13lb ISMI flat spring and they feel about the same weight in the gun. Do the Wolff springs run light? The Wolff spring has probably 3-4000 rounds through it and the ISMI 13lb spring is brand new.
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You make a good point about safety and all.
I may look into some next time I'm near a sporting goods store. Luckily the matches I've shot lately have been dry.
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Thanks for all the replies so far.
I would like to change platforms when I move to Limited. I love my Glock, but I want to see if I can shoot better with a single action gun in competition.
My main question was rather or not I should go with a Para 40 for my first limited setup. I would definitely like a 2011 eventually, but that isn't in my budget for another few years at best. I found a turn-key Para (gun/mags/rig/spares) for less than $700 and I'm seriously considering it.
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I've been shooting my Glock 34 in production for almost two seasons now and have been having a blast. My original plan was to make B class in Production before investing in any fancier gear and shooting Limited. Well, I haven't made it there yet and I'll need at least another year to get close. I still plan on shooting Production until that happens.
Here's my current thoughts:
I've been seeing some used Para's that are really affordable compared to the S_I alternative. I'm wondering if that would be a smart route to take to get into shooting Limited. I'd like something to play around with to see what I like in a 1911 style gun. If I find a good deal on one, would it be worth having as a starter gun?
What have others done? Suggestions, comments?
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We've all shot in grass wearing sneakers, and I believe, this could happen to any of us.
That's a big fear of mine... slipping and breaking the 180 by trying to catch myself or balance.
I usually shoot in my running shoes. I don't own any cleats. I'd buy some, but I don't want to be the guy with all the expensive equipment that can't shoot.
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Chun-Yu,
You shot pretty well. It was a tough set of stages for sure. I definitely had a rough night myself.
One thing that I noticed that you could work on: keep your gun out of the ports. Might make things a bit quicker.
Keep up the good work.
-Nathan
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Sounds great. I'll be there!
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The production guys had quite a battle of their own.
That sure is a nice way to put it.
Overall it was a rough night for me. I couldn't get my head where I needed it to be for some reason. That and I need to keep dryfiring. I haven't had much time or energy for it this week.
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Even though everyone else so far has said they ship quickly, it took 3-4 weeks to get my belt directly from them when I ordered it.
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Jane,
Thanks for the video and again for the invite. I feel like I learned a lot and I'm really looking forward to this weekends match to give it a try on my own.
Matt,
You did an awesome job. I appreciate your effort and time spent coming all the way down from Michigan to teach the class. You are a few years ahead of me (in age and experience), but watching you shoot as well as you do is very inspiring. I feel like I am looking at practical shooting in a different light and I like what I see.
~Nathan
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Great thread! Some very interesting insights here.
Leam, awesome post. I too have pondered some of the very same ideas. Do I want to be a B class or better shooter? Sure I do. I'm still a lowly D class guy, but I can feel myself getting better. I practice when time allows. After much thought on the subject I always come to the same conclusion and I think about the reasons why I shoot USPSA in the first place, I simply enjoy it. To wish that I was a higher class shooter would be cheating myself. I'll get there one of these days, but for now I'm enjoying the heck out of the journey.