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I've seen this type of stage done well and safely. IE, grab the "stage" revolver out of the box load 6 rounds and shoot 3 arms length targets and then go get your gun and finish the stage. There are way to do things that are fair and reasonable. That is why I think it is important to test stages and make sure they don't become match killers just for the sake of doing something different. Anyone here enjoy sitting for hours backed in front of a poorly managed/designed stage? Good stage design and management is crucial to getting people to participate in this "for fun" shooting activity.

Twirling a pistol is a gun handling skill, believe it or not. The IDPA rulebook discourages even doing RWR "on the clock" "Slide Lock reloads are the recommended type of reload in IDPA. Statistics show that this happens in the real world, regardless of intention or training. Tactical reloads and reloads with retention are intended for use during lulls in the action and should not be required on the clock." Since they assert Tac loads and RWR's should be done off the clock, I can't see them thinking having to load the mags on the clock as a good idea. The rulebook also clearly address the point I illustrated: Often we hear of match designers who like to make their courses or stages unusual to the point that they appear silly. Some of these are simple modifications of cowboy match stages that require contestants to ride rocking horses and shoot targets after walking through swinging saloon doors. Sometimes these stages are called silly names like “Revenge of the Green Men from Mars”. Such mindless scenarios simply degrade what IDPA is about. Please keep IDPA true to its practical roots. One of the most commonly heard statements about poor course design is “Well, it is the same for everyone”. Please do not use the phrase “it is the same for everyone,” to use stages that trivialize the purpose of IDPA or that are not really practical. Claiming that it will be the same for everyone is a lame way of rationalizing a poor stage or course of fire. Anyone using the line “it is the same for everyone” to justify a tactically unsound stage should not be allowed to run or design any stages of fire in IDPA. Mistakes will be made in IDPA, but allowing poor course designs to flourish will lead to the demise of IDPA quicker than any other factor. Well-designed courses of fire should have the following attributes: • They should test skills relevant to self-defense situations. • The sequence of target engagement should be obvious to the shooter without extensive briefing or instruction. • Assessment of procedural penalties because the shooter failed to understand the course of fire should be very rare. Procedural penalties will rarely be assessed on stages exhibiting good course design. IF you choose to read the rulebook, IDPA's opinion should be very clear. My opinion has nothing to do with people "feelings" just customer satisfaction, as without it, people stop showing up. I'll assert that if you are designing a stage to "get" folks (anyone who has shot a bunch knows what I mean) then you should try harder and make a good stage for everyone's sake.

A customer of mine would not listen to me about shortening his already loaded ammo and the hazards of greatly increased pressures, so yesterday he came in to get yet another barrel replaced from over pressured reloads.

Just because you can do something doesn't mean it is a good idea. I think it would be a poor course design and would most likely be one of those bottleneck stages that do not add to the match, but detract for the overall enjoyment for a large number of shooters. Many people need mechanical assistance in loading their magazines as is. When you have a large number of shooters of moderate skill level why would it be in your interest to further widen the gap from the first shooter to the last? I don't think people think some of these things out very well. I've seen many a good match made by a stage design that someone thought was "original" or "cool." If you focus on good stages that shooters can get though efficiently that test shooting skills, your match will be a much more enjoyable experience. Yes, it is easy to make a gimmick stage, but is what you are asking the competitor to do adding to the value of the match to your customer or indulging your own desire for a gotcha stage?

Sounds like the V10, which is a factory version.

If the person who coated did it properly, there is no bluing underneath the pink.

No, just the silver ones.

+1 But the rolls of tape don't work in a tape gun unless you know of one that does. Give me a tape gun over tearing tape any day.

My first Dillon was an OLD very worn Square Deal I bought used on the net for $200. I broke every part except the shaft loading over 100k rounds, and Dillon (without hesitation) replaced free of charge. I sold it for over $300 with a new frame (free from Dillon) and stepped up to 1050's. No joking, I've tried for 3 years to get another used 1050 and finally got a new Super 1050 new from Brian Enos, because the internet is not plugged into my veins like some folks on this forum and I really wanted another press dedicated to small primers. Some of the other presses seem to work well, but for sheerness of excellent product and even better customer service it is hard to beat Dillon.

+1 it is also like $ in the bank as it retains a very high resale value. Try trying to buy a used 1050 on here and see how fast you have to be.

LOL close enough

They were shooting mini 14's

I solved this issue with 1050's and load 10-20 minutes at a time.

I've know aging pros who keep their handing and tilt their head and use the other eye. I don't know one who has switched their handing. I tried (for a year) to switch my handing, switching eyes took a day.

LOL missed that

If we had to reshoot every stage where tape got blown off or a target wasn't taped, boy oh boy, there would be some long range days. One lesson she can learn from this is to watch the sights and not the targets and call your shots. If you calling your shots, you are much less likely to see tape flying of and you will shoot faster and more accurately.

+1 Must faster, cleaner, and a better finish

A C hit is dropping 40% of the points available, so you have to shoot that much faster faster to break even on hit factor. On the close targets, you can't do it, so you have to shoot A's. On the long targets where A's aren't guaranteed a quicker split that get a C "might" be better than much longer splits if you may not get an A anyway.

Just tilting your head is easier than re-handing yourself unless you swing well both ways.

I saw the rerun last night while doing paperwork and I think you did great TV and represented shooters well, so you don't get the 100K, but you still win Watching the second time, it was clear to see how the producers laid out the episode and even did some set ups with sound bites that I didn't notice watching it the first time. I was thinking how hard it would be not getting to zero a rifle and shooting into the shrubs and as noted by many, not really much of a shooting contest with those parameters, but then again it is TV, and TV is about getting eyeballs to watch the show and not the "contest." Getting eyeballs out there on shooting is a win win for those of us who enjoy shooting sports. Taking time to address the masses about the experience is above and beyond in my book. Personally, I think it was a production mistake and not a shooter or spotter mistake that 30+ rounds were sent downrange without a hit. Given this is their first attempt at such a show, there will be growing pains and lessons learned. Seeing some one put up the amount of money to produce the show is definitely a positive thing, and they more eyeballs the show gets, the better chance for a season II.

I'll let you know what they say. A friend of mine offered his back up Meopta scope, so I'll be using it. I tried the knuckle technique, and it work very well. I have a rail all the way down the top of my hand guard, so it is easy to index consistently. That is one I think will come in hand regardless of the optic I'm using.

You did a great job representing yourself and action pistol shooters. Hopefully you guys at USSA will get a boost in interest now that you are a TV star and all

Just saw the preview for the next episode: "Ben, look at me" Looks like people are going see how good some of these action pistol shooters are

I enjoyed it, but I do think Mike's decision to either take out one of the better pistol shooters or their best rifle shooter in the first round was an interesting choice given the "team" format. The spotter guy seemed a bit overwhelmed by the class of his competition, he seemed to have the deer in the headlights look from the start. Given how boring to me watching shooting is, I think they did a pretty good job of making it fun to watch. The production quality seemed top notch, and it is exciting to see shooting show on a good mainstream channel.

Customer service was easy to deal with, apparently a screw is coming out inside and they have to replace it. Thanks for the replies.