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Awesome! There is no such thing in Kali !!

Yeah, in reality, you are... because it's really not that simple... For starters, a draw from the holster is still by far the most common start position across the board, regardless of what you're seeing locally right now. As has already been pointed out, those tenths of seconds add up. Are you willing to hand, say, 20-30 match points to your competition before the match begins? Depending on your skill level, and the size of the match, that's what having a draw .2-.3 seconds slower than them (on average) will net you. If you've got an average of a 2.00 second draw, you're losing 10 points per stage to the top shooters on draw alone (that may not be important to you, but it illustrates the point...) But, there's more benefit than just that. Moving starts - people think they can "soak up the time" on the movement... However, the faster the gun is out of the holster, the faster you're also able to focus solely on moving as fast as you can. If you're struggling to get the gun out several steps into the movement, you've just lost time. If the gun's out before you finish the first step, you're well ahead of the game. Also, as has also been pointed out, there are other areas of the game that will yield big results for most shooters - position entry and reload speed were mentioned, and I don't disagree. What hasn't been mentioned is index speed - time to move from target to target. There's generally a lot more time to gain there for most folks... That's why I recommend working draw speed - but don't get obsessive about it. If you can consistently draw the gun to a 10y target in 1.0 flat, on demand, you have a fast enough draw to win major level matches. Sure, it's nice to be able to do that in, say, .75 seconds (the additional skill and confidence you gain in your gun handling alone is worth that), but it's not worth getting there to the detriment of working the other areas of your game. Plus, it's ridiculously easy to work your draw in dry fire, and that translates directly to draw speed in a stage. Well put Dave. I remember hearing from TGO on an old Lenny Magill video. Get that gun out!

After studying the rulebook. A buddy and I experimented with some Silicon Carbide. Fantastic results. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Great products! You will enjoy it. With Casefeeder and bullet feeder , you will love it more. Chino? Do you shoot at PRG and NRG?

If you like the platform, by all means shoot SS division in minor. Many shooting partners at my club shoot in that division. Here's a link to the rules on USPSA website. http://www.uspsa.org/rules/2010HandgunRulesProof3web.pdf Ctrl+F "Single stack" You will find all the rules in the appendix. Production division is great since any 9mm can be used, but you already have 9mm 1911, you're GTG Good luck and good shooting. DVC

J, Save it for Minor, 9mm. Just like what "Dillon" said, Pick up HS6, N350, or Autocomp for 9 major. See hawk. Ed

If I were start over again, I would take it more seriously when I had the chance as an 18 year old 21 years ago! Restarting the sport 2 years ago definitely has it challenges as I'm older..

IMO, If at all possible, build from ground up. Caspian upper and lower kit or buy RIA as basis.

I use foam plugs with 31 NRR. Helps alot.

I did witness this on a 38 Super open pistol many years ago. After inspection, the cause was due to a few factors: 1. Multiple rack/stroke of the action. The shooter racked the action twice, both slow 2. The first rack did not eject the live round however, the cartridge partially slipped off the extractor. Thus, the subsequent rack pulled the cartridge right into the extended ejector, hitting the primer. Bang! Sadly, a piece of brass was embedded in the shooters forearm (right handed) Fortunately, a surgeon was present and removed it quickly and headed to hospital. IMHO, if user "smartly" rack/stroke the action ONCE. The pistol is operating as it should and eject the round. I admit, I turn my 1911 pistol, left and horizontal, downrange and rack it once. If within range, I catch but don't chase it. Due to the exact reason we discuss this on this board, I don't do this ULSC at Level II and up matches. Keep 'em all happy. My 92F for production has a more pronounced ejection and is quite easy to catch. (There's no ejection port, a completely cut out slide!) Take care all, DVC Ed

Kudos to Kevin Acuff and Pete Rensing and all who made it happen... for a great HOSE FEST match. I'll be back next year!

IMO Dot will help in Iron sights. Since your eyes focus is only on target(sight picture) and you superimpose the dot on the target, you have eliminated the variables of sight alignment/ sight picture. Which is why, you can be faster in terms of visual feedback. Now, after shooting Open for a while, pick up your Limited or production pistol. Your eyes will have been trained to see what you NEED to see and not guess anymore or base your shot only on Index.(I'm victim of this early in my career in this sport). Yes, you will need to focus on target and in split second refocus on the sights, then break the shot. This sequence may change depending on the type of shot you have at hand. Distance,angle etc. It has made me become more patient with iron sights even at speed, hence why Fiber optic front is a great AID in iron sights. Also, if index is different between iron and dot, Try the side mount and practice with it. It will work fine. Enjoy the sport and share!

Chip, Great questions. 1. Lucky man! 2. If you feel you want a working slide stop, request it. I shoot open and disabled the slide stop because of the nature of competition Open pistols. If for personal protection pistol or other divisions, such as Production, these points may not apply: It eliminates any possiblilty the Open pistol will inadvertantly go to slide lock when still have rounds in magazine IF you run dry, I've had issues of jamming magazine too high and causing a mean nosedive situation. I rather have the pistol in battery when empty then charge with full magazine. You will enjoy your LIMCAT'S Great guns If you decide to get back up ones, look up http://akaicustomguns.com/ 3. Most open pistols are about 2# or so. 4. Practice, and become very familiar with your gear. 5. Enjoy the sport and share with your friends.

I'll see you at NRG, we have a class, swing on by...

JaeOne3345, I'm cross dominant like yourself. Left eye, right handed. Sounds like you have grip and position correct. Do you?: During your isosceles stance do you move the gun slightly left and move the sights behind the left eye? Turn your head slightly right to move sights to left eye? Is your vision crystal clear on the front sight with both eyes? IMO I would not try to force you to use right eye. Try the two different styles, see what may work.

Congratulations! Fellow RP Brother!.. I'm right behind you in Open. Gonna go back to production soon too....

Memories! Do you still have it? I remember Ross back then... I'm thinking of selling my P9.....

I was using this up till March 2011. PDP3 and all It's an old P9 built by Jomag circa 1992 in California. Now 9x19, previously 9x21 Today I have a more modern pistol, a little bit old school. Using Para Frame now. in 9 major

This short vid may offer the answer for you: I'm fortunate enough to load 9 major on this actual machine my buddy owns. On my 20 year old 550, I load the minor loads, in which I shoot considerably less. My 550 also has casefeeder and can reach 100 rounds in 9.50 minutes. As a group, we load approximately 20k+ 9 major cartridges for the full shooting season. Well worth it if you have already determined this is a lifelong passion.

Dang it... I assume they will be back next week..

OMG I need that on my Open gun. Must Contact JV ...

Go Go Ben and Beretta !

A few of my shooting partners SWEAR by these, as well as my club Match Director. http://www.espamerica.com/c-2-target-sports-ear-plugs.aspx Pricy and custom fit. Think custom silicone molded plugs with electronics...

Salomon: Speedcross 3 (Very Agressive sole,all around use) Fell Cross (softer outsole rubber, muddy or wet conditions) XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 (mixed terrain, trail running has Protective toe and heel caps, available in wide sizes)

Stark, I have one.. they also made the Iron man suit..