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    Closing the "actions off the clock" loophole

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    It's not a rules problem. It's a stage design WSB problem.

    It is both.

    The two need to mesh up. They don't.

    And, frankly...once the stage is on the ground and running...it doesn't matter. It is then a rules problem, for sure.

    It's FUBAR...has been for years...lets fix the damn thing.

    Explain it to me --- why is it a problem if I choose to take harder shots, to potentially gain a time advantage? What's not freestyle about that? Why would you want to change it? Where's the problem?

    The problem is that a couple people have decided the game should only be played the way they see fit.

    Sweeping

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted · Edited by staudacher

    I can't think of a more dangerous thing a competitor can do with his "safe or inert" holstered gun. We certainly can't let shooters sweep themselves just because the gun is in the holster, can we?

    I agree. The rule should be clarified and this should be a DQ.

    NROI we are here not to parse the rules to DQ shooters. It isn't a game. As a new RO and a new shooter (you are both), were your actions pushing the DQ at the Indiana Sectional warranted? You didn't push-you shoved and shoved and shoved to DQ the shooter. You were wrong. Dead wrong. Law student or not-you impacted others in an adverse way. NROI is not a license to look for creative ways to DQ shooters. Shame on you!!!

    I agree. It was a pimpy call and was made to assert new found authority. To DQ someone and then recommend they take it to arbitration because it will "probably be reversed" is a slap in the face to a new shooter, to any shooter. Simply pulling the shooter to the side to make them aware of such a questionable violation would have been the fair sportsman approach to the call. By telling them it will be reversed in arbitration then you know it was a bogus call and a big waste of time for everyone involved.

    IMO, the CRO and RO should be suspended. Yea, it was a slap in the face of every competitor there when the CRO and RO decided to take it upon themselves to make up rules as they saw fit. Activist CRO/ROs have no place here. This is a game 99% of us play for fun. If this is allowed to go without any punishment it sets a bad precedent for our sport.

    Sweeping

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I can't think of a more dangerous thing a competitor can do with his "safe or inert" holstered gun. We certainly can't let shooters sweep themselves just because the gun is in the holster, can we?

    I agree. The rule should be clarified and this should be a DQ.

    NROI we are here not to parse the rules to DQ shooters. It isn't a game. As a new RO and a new shooter (you are both), were your actions pushing the DQ at the Indiana Sectional warranted? You didn't push-you shoved and shoved and shoved to DQ the shooter. You were wrong. Dead wrong. Law student or not-you impacted others in an adverse way. NROI is not a license to look for creative ways to DQ shooters. Shame on you!!!

    I agree Woody, as a witness to the event it was clear (hey they didn't try to hide it) that there was a personal agenda in play. The sad part is the kid they decided to play their game with was shooting only his fourth match and they seriously screwed him up for the rest of match. Quite frankly I think you two owe him his match fee.

    Sweeping

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I can't think of a more dangerous thing a competitor can do with his "safe or inert" holstered gun. We certainly can't let shooters sweep themselves just because the gun is in the holster, can we?

    Chris, what exactly is that makes this dangerous in your mind??

    Sweeping

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I can't think of a more dangerous thing a competitor can do with his "safe or inert" holstered gun. We certainly can't let shooters sweep themselves just because the gun is in the holster, can we?

    I agree. The rule should be clarified and this should be a DQ.

    If that is a DQ then you will have to DQ just about every Single stack and production shooter since they have their fingers under the muzzle when starting a stage with hands relaxed at sides.

    2010 IN USPSA Section Championship

    in Match Announcements - Pistol Only - USPSA, IPSC & Misc.

    Posted

    Great match. Reviewing some video, I'm pretty pleased with my performance given the brutal conditions (on Saturday).

    One big lesson learned - don't forget to put sunscreen on your legs if you are wearing shorts. :blush:

    What other CZ shooters were around? I know there were two of us with TS's on Saturday, and I saw a standard SP-01 as well... any others?

    My nephew shot my Randy Lee prepped SP-01 Tactical at the match. It was only his fourth match and he finished 36th in production with a 2nd place on stage 8 and 8th place on stage 10.

    Saul Kirsch's New Holster

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    I have now had two weeks to play with my RM holster. Mine is for the SIG X5. So far I really like it. The draw is really smooth and the holster holds the X5 nice and secure. I don't have any problem hitting my knuckles on the back edge of the holster or interference from the tension screw. Although I see how you might hit your knuckles on the back edge. I think it would be better if the back corner was more rounded instead of a sharp corner. I assume it is shaped the way it is so that it will provide proper coverage of the trigger guard on all the different guns. But at least for the X5 there doesn't appear to be a reason for the corner sticking out. The serrated locking lever is the only thing about the holster that I definitely will change. A smooth lever would be better IMO. I am either going to dremel this one smooth or get one of the slim levers when I order a revolver insert (once it is available).

    And although I think it is a pointless demonstration, the holster will hold my 45oz X5 in the holster while upside down. And I don't have to have the tension screw really cranked down to do it. Even with the tension set this high the draw is still pretty smooth. Now of course without the lock engaged it will come out of the holster if you shake it while upside down.

    P226 Malfunction Help Needed

    in Sig

    Posted

    My 226 is the folded slide with the internal extractor - no spring that I know of.

    Using (& have been previously) the factory recoil spring. The factory spring has worked well for the factory loads in the past. However, I think I may try a new one next time out so I can eliminate it as a cause since I have been running some higher PF loads.

    Thanks for the response.

    k.. so you the older internal extractor. that is whole other ballgame. They run great when they run but if they aren't tensioned just right they can be a real pain in the rear. If you can't get it lined out give Bruce a call he might be able to walk you through a fix on the phone or you could send the slide to him and he or Roy should be able to fix you up for a reasonable price.

    P226 Malfunction Help Needed

    in Sig

    Posted · Edited by staudacher

    Did you replace the extractor spring as well??

    It should hold a loaded round pretty snug like this.

    90fa0a6d.jpg

    What recoil spring are you using?? At 2500 rounds you would be closing in on the 3500 recommended replacement point for a factory spring and in my experience wolff springs are pretty fatigued by the time you reach 1500-2000. I run a 14lb wolff in my X5 AR but change it every 1000-1500 rounds. I would try a new recoil spring for sure.

    And maybe Bruce Gray will see this and add his wisdom.

    Hat Cam Mounting Pics

    in Video Training Tips

    Posted

    In that photo and the video, you can see I'm still having ejection issues, throwing them straight over my head.

    Have you reshaped the ejector yet??? It took about 10 mins with a file to get both of my SP-01s to eject out to the right instead of up and over my head.

    Now back on topic. I use a Vholdr camera mounted upside down on my Sordins. I mount it upside down because that puts the lens at the same level as my eyes.

    Vid 1 This is a stage at my local club. This one is from the POV of the camera on my right side.

    Here is the same run from the left side POV. Vid 2

    I'll take a pic of how I have the cameras mounted tomorrow and post it.

    My cameras are the older standard resolution models from VHoldR. I am thinking of getting one of the newest high def versions similar to MemphisMechanic's camera.

    mag trimming for production division

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted · Edited by staudacher

    Title: Aftermarket magazines in Production Division

    Created: 8/22/07

    Updated: 7/31/08

    Effective: 8/07/08

    Rule number: Appx D4 Spec

    Applies to: Pistol

    Ruling authority: John Amidon

    Status: Released

    Question

    Can I use any after market magazine in my gun for Production? Also, may I grind off part of the base pad on my S&W M&P?

    Ruling

    After market magazines are allowed in Production, as long as they are dimensionally the same as the original magazine for that model gun? In other words, you may not use a Glock 33 round mag in an approved Glock gun, regardless of only loading 10 rounds in it. Grinding on the magazine base pad, would be an external modification and not allowed, the magazine when inserted, is a functioning part of the gun and the base pad is external.

    It looks like it is not allowed in USPSA since it would be considered an external modification.

    Since part of that ruling got tossed in the massive interpretation from 2009, I'm not sure the rest of it stands. Asking Amidon is probably the only way to get a straight answer....

    Agreed, but to me it makes sense that the "external modification" restriction would still stand. The 09 interpretation does toss out this part IMO "as long as they are dimensionally the same as the original magazine for that model gun? In other words, you may not use a Glock 33 round mag in an approved Glock gun, regardless of only loading 10 rounds in it"

    Maybe I am totally out to lunch on this but I still see it as an illegal mod.

    mag trimming for production division

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted · Edited by staudacher

    Title: Aftermarket magazines in Production Division

    Created: 8/22/07

    Updated: 7/31/08

    Effective: 8/07/08

    Rule number: Appx D4 Spec

    Applies to: Pistol

    Ruling authority: John Amidon

    Status: Released

    Question

    Can I use any after market magazine in my gun for Production? Also, may I grind off part of the base pad on my S&W M&P?

    Ruling

    After market magazines are allowed in Production, as long as they are dimensionally the same as the original magazine for that model gun? In other words, you may not use a Glock 33 round mag in an approved Glock gun, regardless of only loading 10 rounds in it. Grinding on the magazine base pad, would be an external modification and not allowed, the magazine when inserted, is a functioning part of the gun and the base pad is external.

    It looks like it is not allowed in USPSA since it would be considered an external modification.

    Anyone ever handle a Sig p6/225

    in Sig

    Posted

    I went into a smaller gun store in Ottawa KS and found a sig p6 in 9mm used for $400.Gun showed signs of holster wear along slide but nothing major.Does anyone have one or ever fired one of these.Ive seen some youtube videos that said tracking down other mags for them are hard and promags suck for them.Input is needed as im thinking of picking this up as my new compact concealed carry gun

    The P225/P6 is a compact version of the P220 9mm. The P6 pre-dates the P226 by about 10 years. Magazines are not a problem. Any P225 magazine will work in the P6 since it uses a heel magazine release. Since the P225 is still available new so are the magazines. Nice little guns IMO. I often carry a P225 in a VM II.

    Max and Travis Class

    in What I Like

    Posted

    This was my second class with Max and Travis. I have to say the class was just as good in the rain as it was under clear skies. I was a bit surprised at the amount of shooting we managed to get in considering the weather.

    X5 Comp Recoil Springs

    in Sig

    Posted

    Thanks for the responses. I assume you are talking about the Wolf reduced power springs for Sig. Might order one and try it. I have seen some comments on the Sig forum about X-5 extraction issues. One of the posts mentioned lighter springs( read worn out) being part of the problem. I think the reasoning was that the gun unlocked prior to the pressure coming down, making it more difficult to extract. My X-5 slide is pretty light compared to a regular 226, in fact GGI basically told me they don't do any lightning cuts on the slide at all in their tune up package because most of the excess steel has already been taken out.

    My X-5 Allround slide is approx. 1.75oz lighter than a P226 slide. People obsessed with high slide velocities will have problems with extraction for sure. The Wolff 14lb P226 recoil springs works just fine with minor PF loads. I have never had an extraction issue with my Allround. In fact the only problem I have had with my Allround was self induced. I had it lubed with slide glide heavy and when you combine that with cold temps and rain the slide sometimes would not go all the way into battery. Cleaned off the heavy slide glide and replaced it with light slide glide and all was well again.

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