MisterB

My thoughts exactly.

Everyone knows that blackberries are red when they're green.

Will the squadding be done on-line?

Unless the targets are scored and repaired between strings, you would have to reshoot the stage.

I have three grown sons that compete now. The all started shooting young, small bore youth leagues, bird hunting over dogs, plinking etc. As they got about 15 or so I thought USPSA would be fun for them. But not many others their age were at matches. So karate, motorcycles, golf, is what we did as a family during those years. Now we shoot USPSA together. I think the previous suggestions are great, but the best thing I can say is keep it fun and let the kid dictate the level of involvement. Hammer safety, safety, safety but keep it interesting for him. B

Sorry double post.

Welcome! Go to uspsa.org, use the club locator to find clubs in your area and they will help you. Just a warning though, this sport is habit forming. DVC B

I have run thousands of reloads through my Limited elite without any issues. Actually I did have a couple of problems until I got the overall length figured out.

Did you set the bowl on top of a running tumbler?

You took the bowl out of the microwave?

Thanks all. I'll check out the range diaries later. Trying to explain the stages with the diagrams in the book just wasn't working. By the way, that was a nickname from younger days, I used it because some of the names I've been called recently aren't used in polite company.

Has anyone posted any video of the match? If so, a link would be appreciated. I'd like to show the wife and kids the stages. Thanks in advance. DVC B

I've had spent primers stick to the decapping pin and the any of the above suggestions should work. Once you get that problem addressed and get in a rhythm, if you pay attention you will notice if you don't hear the spent primer hits the catch cup. You will notice if the feel of the new primer seating and know if it is too easy or too difficult. There will be four things going on at once, but if you pay attention each time you raise and lower the ram most problems will be noticed at once. Good luck!

The slide profile on #1 looks like the S&W Peformance center DK model in 38 super which is legal but close to the weight limit. I have asked to be sure. However, I am thinking the light rail could be an issue.

Years ago I had a Pro 1000 and had MAJOR problems with the primer feed. They may have made improvements, or I could have had a lemon. On the other hand, I've had very few problems with Dillon. Good Luck!

My son bought a used P16-40 Limited and I sent an email to Para and they responded that stock is 16#. It runs good with it. Haven't tried any other weights.

I've been shooting limited with a witness this summer after many years of single stack platforms. I have been shooting 170 gr. hard cast bullets (H&G 68 profile) exclusively with no problems. I can't explain why, but I can back off the powder charge that we load for my son's Para limited gun and get the same power factor. Hope you enjoy

My oldest son, who has always had a deep interest in anything with wheels, engines, steering wheels, and/or handle bars, the bigger and faster the better, climbed up on my lap when he was about three with a very serious question. "Dad," he says, "can I be a garbage man when I grow up?" Now, I was not amped about the idea of my first born not being a surgeon, professional athlete, or some other profession whereby he could support his parents, so I thought long and hard before I answered. "Well Nathaniel, I believe you can be anything you want to be!" I replied, believing it to be the perfect answer. "GREAT!", he shouts. "I'll drive and you can ride on back!" I decided to never try to outhink a three year old.

Accuracy wise I have never been able to tell the difference. I do believe bevel base are easier to load. That being said, if flat base were cheaper, I'd buy flat base.

We shoot Springfield XD's for production at our house. Never shot a match with a Glock, but in casual shooting they didn't seem to "fit" our hands as well as the XD's. Shot a friends S&W MP and it seemed okay. Do a search, there is a lot of talk about Glock vs. XD vs. M&P, all have pluses, really a personal choice. Just don't wait, get to a match! A good example is a new competitor at our club is shooting a Ruger P series in 45. I would not reccomend you go buy one, but it is what he had. He bought a couple of extra mags and has shot about five matches in the last two months. All the while he has been asking about other people's gear, trying a mag full from others guns and making plans for a gun and gear that he will compete with in the future. He is figuring out what division he wants to compete in. On the other hand another guy buys a couple of 1911's before he has ever shot a match, decided they didn't work for him, and has finally settled on an XDM and is getting along great, but has put in an uproductive year shooting many club matches and a couple of big matches without gaining much skill until he finally found a platform he likes. Welcome!

Awesome!!!

When my wife was starting USPSA, she tried several polymer type guns and she could index the sight easier on the XD than the Glock. Then she shot the XD 9mm service and tactical and the 4" service and she prefered the shorter barrel. I just assumed she would get the 5" gun, but she felt it was too muzzle heavy.

Two things come to mind... I remember a saying that goes something like, "God protects fools and small children." or Q: Whats the last thing that goes through you mind before you die? A: A 9mm hollowpoint

Especially when they are from the following squad who have caught up to us - yet move into our precious little space. Most times at club matches if our squad has caught up and are waiting on the squad in front of us, a few of us take turns helping paste and set/paint, and get thanks from them. Usually that squad consists of some new competitors, not so much loafers, but it sets a good example and get the point of "you need to keep the match moving" without having to get in someone's face. If after a couple of stages they still don't have the idea, we will wait in the shade.

Don't loose a lot of sleep trying to decide which one to shoot, just get to a match and get started. Both are great divisions, go with what you have and don't delay. After a match or two you'll probably want to change something anyway, whether it be sights, holster, belt, etc. Listen to more experienced competitors and observe them. Ask questions, soak in the answers and reflect. Pretty soon you'll know what changes will benefit from most, and what division will be your best fit. We have a tendancy to squad with a group that have friendly rivalries, so even though several of us shoot multiple divisions over the course of time, we often try to compete at club matches in the same division. It makes for some good ribbing and good fun. I guess in all that rambling the point I am trying to make is don't agonize over what division to compete in, just compete.