midvalleyshooter

I like IDPA for the basic guns and gear. A 1911 is not a big advantage over a Glock, Sig or whatever pistol you may have. Why do you shoot IDPA? Best regards, Keith

Hi folks, Duane: I like IDPA, just not tactical reloads on the clock. I understand at the latest IDPA nationals all tactical reloads were done off the clock. That was a long post you made, for the most part I agree with what you wrote. Miyamoto: Glad you cared enough about the cheese to comment To everyone: Is it just me or is there still a little friction between the IPSC and IDPA crowds? Of course then you have the tactical people who say both are crap. But people you should hear what the cowboy action shooters say about you all Later, Keith PS If you are ever in central California you are welcome at our little clubs match. Check it out at: http://www.midvalleyshooters.com/

Brian I can see how limiting the reloads to slidelock would create problems in the round count area. As our little club puts on more matches using the IDPA rules I am finding that having 10, 9 or 8 round mags creates all sorts of issues concerning stage design. Someone always thinks someone else has an advantage Rules are like that, you can create a rule that seems like it will work. Then with all the variables added it does not work out An example is the IDPA idea that the weapon types compete separately. Sounds great but folks always want to compare overall scores. Our little club trys to put on good stages and hopefully it all evens out over the whole match. Keith PS I always cringe inwardly when I have to explain the IDPA reloads to a new shooter, AAAHHHHH not the "TACTICAL RELOAD" again. Said with a big grin

Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum. Very nice website Brian I'm the guy who had you autograph your book at the 1994 Golden Gate Championship, oh well I remember I am a local club shooter. IPSC from the early 80's, last used a racegun in 94 then did the limited thing. Shot some cowboy action for about 18 monthes, I hated sweating I have been helping run a small IDPA club for the last 3 years. I like IDPA for the simple gear and guns. The scoring is easy, its really just time plus scoring. The matches can be administrated very painlessly. The only thing I would change is tactical reloads on the clock. Slide lock reloads should be used in most cases. Thats what I think happens when the SHTF. If it did occur to me to reload in a REAL encounter I sure hope I would do an IPSC speed reload at warp 9. Later, Keith