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    Can you miss fast enough to do good?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    By the way you realty had to be there to appreciate just how hard the shooting was at this years nationals..

    Made last years stages look like a 5 yard hose fest :)

    I agree Los, Less "flow" as per our conversation, As I shot the Open match, I shot 92% of the points and caught total 50 points in penalties. 30 of which are mikes.

    Here's a little data I found interesting. As I compared times to the shooters above me, it reinforced it's still still a game of speed and accuracy.

    I squadded with a buddy and GM Jojo V. I'm still alot slower but similar points (in fact better points factoring in penalties) His overall time 280 mine 337.....Due to comstock/hit factor scoring. We still had a 49 place difference overall due to better time.

    I'm still on the pursuit to get faster and more efficient, in which I see is moving, engagement and transition. Not necessarily trigger speed or splits. .

    Single action Beretta 92 modification

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    Hey all, new to this forum. I had a quick question...

    So I was out doing some USPSA training today with my Beretta 92a1. I went to decock my pistol as normal, and although the lever moved, the hammer didn't fall. After dissasembly, I saw that the hammer release lever had snapped in half. Bummer. But what I noticed as well is that this now makes my 92a1 capable of something like "cocked and blocked", because when the hammer is cocked, you can put the safety "on", which rotates the firing pin transfer piece out of the way. Now, although the safety doesn't lock the trigger, it does block the hammer from making the gun fire, rendering the gun mechanically safe. My question is would it be legal for me to use my gun as is in USPSA, and start with the pistol in the afformentioned "cocked and blocked" condition, or would this be considered dissabling a safety feature? Thanks for the help!

    Welcome!

    I also run a 92FS in Production division.

    Quick answer if using your pistol in Production division.

    No,

    Per the current rules, please see Appendix D4 for Production division

    http://www.uspsa.com/rules/2008HandgunRulesindexed.pdf

    (Special conditions:

    — Handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked at the start signal.
    — Unless specifically authorized above, modifications are prohibited. Except
    for Item 7, revolvers are subject to all restrictions above.
    — A handgun may be approved and added to the USPSAApproved Production
    Handgun List after the NROI Manufacturer’s Declaration form stating that
    a minimum of 2000 complete handguns have been manufactured and available to the general public has been submitted and NROI has inspected the
    handgun for compliance)

    Sounds like the pistol is broke, I would repair it back to original condition.

    Good luck!

    How Do You Learn To Run With A Gun

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    I just came back from my weekly practice match. As I have said before I am very new at USPSA, but I have a lot of experience at CAS. In CAS you rarely, if ever, move with a loaded gun. Occasionally you will carry an unloaded shotgun from one shooting station to another. You certainly don't run with a loaded gun.

    I have pretty much discovered that I can shoot with the other guys in the club, but I have a hard time moving fast with a loaded gun.

    I just can't bring myself to move at more than a brisk walk. They are running and gunning. Did anybody else ever have that problem and what did you do about it? Are their any drills?

    Good for you sir for expanding your horizons.....

    My train of though is this:

    1. 180 rule... Once you understand what and how. stay within it. (Imagine a specific length of chain on the muzzle of your pistol and attached to back berm...

    2. Always Keep finger off of trigger until ready to shoot. ( NRA's interpretation of Colonel Cooper's rule "Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target. "

    You agree the gun will never go bang if the finger off the trigger? While simultaneously the muzzle is pointed in a "safe" direction based on the 180 degree rule?

    Once you agree, your confidence should rise and all you have to do is RUN.

    Thinking about a Beretta for SSP/Production

    in Beretta

    Posted

    I say go for it and try a 92.... or a CZ or a G34. It doesn't matter.

    As for the ,"illprobabblyactivatethesafetywhenidpowerstroketheslide" issue? That can be resolved with ideal technique and practice.

    I'm a Production A, knocking on M using my 92FS and never inadvertently activated the safety in a hot and fast match/stage.

    I'ts only a pistol and it operates just like 99.95% of all semi-auto pistols on the market.

    Why I use one? My dad gave one to me and it was the only full size 9mm I have. Hmmm sounds like the exact same reason why USPSA started Production division "Use what is likely already in your safe".

    Problem with my Beretta (my fault)

    in Beretta

    Posted

    In IDPA you are often are required to shoot to "slide lock." My thumb often "rides" the slide lock lever and it doesn't hold the slide back on the empty gun - requiring me to rack the slide (and wasting time). In USPSA and Steel shooting the goal is never to go to "slide lock."

    Glad you got it sorted out....

    For my 92FS, the culprit is usually the magazine. Number each of them, if issues arise, note which one, set it aside and debug later.

    Open M&P

    in Open Pistols

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    What velocity is your 40 ammunition now? Very easy to reach major using 180 gr...moving at least 930 fps.. 167 pf.... I use WST btw..

    Best readily available model for USPSA production

    in CZ

    Posted

    I think my 75B is my least favorite of my 75 pattern pistols, it has the shortest beaver tail, the lightest barrel and a slide which tapers at the muzzle, all of which makes it flip and wander more than my SP01 Shadow or my Jericho 941. That being said, I like heavy, steel pistols, if you're coming from the polys, that may not be a turn off for you.

    Do you do your own trigger work? If so, I would encourage you to look at the clones as well; I've handled an EAA Stock III which was pretty great, although just as hard to get as a Shadow, but I prefer even a standard Witness steel to a 75B. My Jericho (Uzi/Baby Eagle) is every bit as good as my Shadow and I just handled my new TriStar T120 which seems to have a lot of potential.

    The CZs are better out of the box, but with some polish/spring work, I believe the Tanfoglios, TriStars (Caniks) and Jerichos can be just as good. I've no experience with the Sar pistols, but I've heard good things about them too.

    kneelingatlas

    I just learned about the T120, how do you like it so far? Did you find the parts work with Tanfo/eaa or CZ?

    Thanks!

    Snap caps and dry firing

    in Training Techniques

    Posted

    Try this:

    After you finish your dummy rounds and have a missing primer, fill with hot glue.

    Color with permanent marker.

    Or.

    If you have bad magazines, bent, crushed , what have you. Fill this bad mag with dummy round and squirt in some Hot glue so the rounds don't pop out during mag dumps. Permanent dummy mag.

    Question on performing Dillon 550 Maintenance schedule

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    The biggest thing I learned about cleaning any Dillon press is to leave it alone unless it starts showing signs of needing cleaned. Once I get mine running perfectly I don't touch it. The press will tell you when it needs torn down and cleaned.

    Bingo!

    Think my RL550 just told me to service it ???

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    Yur an animal!

    Pat

    I have to proudly say that this press is 22 years old, same one my dad taught me how to load and has given many years of service.

    Dillon says materials are different and already shipped back the complete unit with RMA.

    Fortunately, I have a 2nd 550, so we are still good to go!

    Two Eyes Open

    in Skills

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    Have you established which of your eyes is the dominant eye?

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    After establishing that, align the sights behind that dominant eye and the "double vision" should be gone and be able to focus on front sight.

    Perhaps you are right handed and left eye domininant like myself?

    Taping over the non-dominant eye helps if the dominance is not distinct, but if you left eyed, embrace it and use what you have, don't force the right eye to be dominant. (Long guns are the exception)

    IMO then you are wasting time on developing your eye dominance rather than developing your shooting.

    Good luck

    DVC

    Dean from Socal

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Hi all, I am new to this forum but not to shooting sports. I am looking forward to reading through the posts here and learning from the experience of others in this forum

    Welcome !

    Depending where in so cal.

    Look up our clubs!

    www.jvdyanamics.com (Norco/Corona, CA)

    www.prg-ipsc.com (Chino, CA )

    See ya there

    DVC

    Classifier Strategy

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    Welcome to your lifelong passion.

    As I have progressed in this sport my shooting partners and I gauge personal performance at major match. Remember, classifiers is scored on the curve. That's why Comstock scoring is great since it's based on the highest score (HF) attained in that division. Let's say you shoot Nationals, the best in the nation, let alone the world is shooting that match. Pick your division and after the match look at your percentage against the top shooter in that division. IE: I shot Open last year, so my percentage was based against Grauffel overall. Humbling indeed!

    Local matches? You are the Grauffel / Eusebio / Sevigny / Vogel/ Leathams of the match/ division. Helps the ego, but not a good gauge.

    Competition is what brings me back. I fortunately have a Top 10 in the Nation GM I shoot against weekly. :devil::bow:

    Ummm....you do know that Comstock is just a scoring method for a stage, right (i.e. unlimited rounds)? There is also Virginia Count (fixed rounds) and Fixed Time (Fixed rounds and time).

    I get what you are trying to say though. Classifiers are scored on a curve, much like tests. But there is always that one guy who screws up the curve by actually studying.

    Your are right.. I only offered part of my point. comstock and virginia scoring is based on HF in which shooter earns points. Thus, the curve. Thanks for keeping me honest.

    Classifier Strategy

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    Welcome to your lifelong passion.

    As I have progressed in this sport my shooting partners and I gauge personal performance at major match. Remember, classifiers is scored on the curve. That's why Comstock scoring is great since it's based on the highest score (HF) attained in that division. Let's say you shoot Nationals, the best in the nation, let alone the world is shooting that match. Pick your division and after the match look at your percentage against the top shooter in that division. IE: I shot Open last year, so my percentage was based against Grauffel overall. Humbling indeed!

    Local matches? You are the Grauffel / Eusebio / Sevigny / Vogel/ Leathams of the match/ division. Helps the ego, but not a good gauge.

    Competition is what brings me back. I fortunately have a Top 10 in the Nation GM I shoot against weekly. :devil::bow:

    How much impact on your score does your gun have on score?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    I agree on all points. If you want to split hairs, you will find improvement That's the beauty of production division, not a "gear race' Although I shoot OPEN also, I enjoy Production and use a run of the mill 92FS and still do fairly well.

    My local club, Norco Running Gun is ran by a World Class Grand Master, Jojo Vidanes. Let's just say, he shot his Single Stack for practice for Austral Asia. He STILL kicks everyone's ass !!! Including OPEN and LTD shooters!

    Brian E. mentioned in his book, If you need to change something to get better, do it. It's usually mental attitude change, hence improvement It's only a Tool.

    "One cannot buy skill"

    Spend the difference in $$ on ammo/components and match fee/range fee.

    Thoughts on a Para ?

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    They are great guns and have owned many over the years. P12.45 to P14.45 and my current Para for Open, It started like any 1911/2011 project from frame up not a running gun then modded.

    If anybody happens to run a custom Para, consider using STI magazines and ask your smithy to make it run.

    Good choice.

    9mm Load for Glock

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    As a general rule you can safely use jacketed data for lead bullets. The lead will often give a bit higher velocity which you can compensate for by using a few tenths less powder. The assumes the same weight and bullet shape, loaded to the same COAL.

    I agree.. Use the established "recipe" then adjust powder charge to the chrono, accuracy and function results. Charge Weight will always vary dependent on humidity.

    Meaning, I no longer weigh my charges after my baseline, since powder is dependent on volume, but we have not means of measuring volume, so we go by weight.

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