Ohioguy

I agree with the 41 statements. However, the $800 is keeping me from pulling the trigger so to speak. I sold a Browning HP to fund a new 22, my NRA Instructor class, and a new range membership. The 41 would eat up all that. I am leaning more towards the Ruger 22/45 or the Mark III. I am not a big fan of Ruger guns, but I have heard good things about both guns.

I would love a 5.5 Field, but they are as rare as hens teeth. I have an FFL, deal with four different distributors, and out of 24 sku's only 3 are available, and thats all four d's combined.

I have a Glock 17 and a 625. I thought about the conversion kit, but I would rather have another gun. I am looking for a semi auto.

I don't currently have a 22 pistol. I would like to purchase one for practice (to save some pennies) and side matches. Any suggestions?

Luckily, I don't need a video. I was a witness. Just being a spectator, I enjoyed it very much. Can't wait for next year, as I will be shooting. Anyone know what Todd Jarret was all fired up about on Sunday? I don't know what stage number it was, but he did end up getting a re-shoot. Just curious as to what happened. Enjoyed meeting you all.

Lol. What names will it take for you to come out? Just look at the results and the names of the shooters that are shooting on Saturday. Pretty much everyone that won the nats will be there And there is a pretty big list of "top names" who are just coming for Sunday, because the Saturday match filled so early. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ohio Section Match Statistician I am going regardless....

I will be heading down Sunday to spectate (and help out if need be). I am assuming Sunday starts at 8:00 AM as well? Any big name shooters on Sunday?

I have noticed the hits are coming easier, in just a few weeks of matches and practice, but it is not subconscious. I do 'peek'-not on every target, but when I switch from one set of targets to another. When the gun comes up, I am still searching for the front sight. I have to 'see' them, as i am not to the point of knowing they are where they are supposed to be. No confidence. I have a lot of work to do. I agree with you as well on not leaving the range on a bad note. In the two matches so far, I was lucky in that the last stage I did well on, and left feeling good, and looking forward to coming back. At Rayner's Range, I started at stage three, and ended up doing stage one last. Thank goodness, because had I ended on one of the other stages , I would have been discouraged from coming back. Nothing against Rayners though. I have found out since that it is a more difficult COF, and it seems that alot of people have had bad days there.

The last thing I want on camera is my large body running around a COF But you are probably right, it would help.

AS with anything, its the details that kill you. In the winter months, I want to break those details (fundementals?) down, and practice, practice, practice. I know the speed will come. I need to develop a differnet way to look at results too. I need to see the improvement in my scores, not the comparisons to others. That doesn't do anything for the ego. I am going to be looking for some books to rear as well. I can't tell you all how much fun I am having, and how much I appreciate all the input and help you have given me.

Last night I checked my scores from my two matches. First match I participated in didn't have many bright spots, other than I was safe. It was a difficult course, I wasn't prepared mentally, so my scores weren't surprising. Second match, I had higher expectations. I let myself down on two stages-screw up on initial load and make ready command on one, and the Star absolutely killed me on the second stage. However, I did recover, felt comfortable, and shot well on the final two stages, or so I thought. Points were good on the stages. But on the best stage, I finished 11 seconds slower than number one. I look back and I can't see where I could have made up more than 3-4 seconds, let alone 11. The last stage was more of the same-put holes where they had to be, but was 9 seconds off the pace. Again, I can't see how to make up the time. I am focusing on the positives, learning from the negatives. I also need to pay more atention to shooter ahead of me, and how they run the stage. I know my reloads and draws aren't up to par, so they need work as well. I have the winter to work though.

I am in the same boat. All rev'ed up with no place to go. Seriously though, I have a plan for the winter. I am joining a range that I can shoot anyway I want-I can set up target stands, barricades, movement, etc, as long as no one else is on the range. Yes, it might be cold, but we do get a few days in the winter that it isn't unbearable to be outside. I have a local IDPA match every Tuesday which I will be a regular attendee just to keep in the shooting frame of mind. There is a club not too far away that has an indoor USPSA match two times a month on Fridays, so I will be going there as well. I will be loading all my brass, looking for used gear, and dry firing, dry firing, dry firing. Practice reloads and draws. And when February/March rolls around, I will be ready and looking forward to the season.

Shot my second match today. On my first stage, I entered the box, did my normal thing, loaded and made ready. Beep sounded, drew pistol, one bang, then click. Racked slide, pulled trigger agin, click. On the load and make ready command, I inserted a magazine, stripped a round off theat mag, dropped it, and put it in my front pocket. I then holstered the gun. I did not insert a fresh mag, hence the one shot at the buzzer. Lesson learned. I need to work on a pre-start ritual. I realize now that the stage starts before you even pull the trigger...

The responses are pretty interesting. Split between Kimber and Springfield. I don't currently have a 1911. The ones I have purchased in the past aren't worth mentioning (I got what I paid for). I am thinking about purchasing one, but I am trying to figure out what I want to do with it. I am not sure if I want to get a Commander model or a FS that I could use in singlestack (or action pistol, IDPA, etc...). I don't want a full blown competition gun (though I do like the Para 16-40 and 14-45 Limited gun), but one that I can use and enjoy in the occasional match. I have been looking more at the match models from S&W, Springfield, STI, and Para. It would be nice to look at Wilson, Nighthawk, or Les Baer, but the budget doesn't allow it. Any suggestions on the makers I mentioned?

I would say most here shoot a S_I 1911 style pistols in comp. I am curious as to what 1911's you might shoot outside USPSA? I currently don't own one, and the ones I have purchased in the past aren't worth mentioning (you get what you pay for). Going from a tuned , tricked out gun for USPSA, which brand do you look at and why?

September of 2009, just shy of my 40th birthday....

If you like small pocket pistols in the 1911 style, you'll like it. Too small for me though. Handles decent enough, shoots well, even with the small sights. Recoil isn't bad at all. They are in short supply. I called SIG about two months ago about them. Salesman told me they were backorderd 30,000 units. Mags are in short supply, and expensive (and they only come with one). I'll say handle one before you buy.

Nik - Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way unless the other person has the SSN in their ID info. If some knucklehead uses your name and does something that disqualifies him or her from gun ownership, and their ID info doesn't include their SSN, the fact that you included yours is irrelevant - you'll be denied, not delayed. I found that out the hard way, and now have a "Unique Personal Identification Number" (UPIN). Its called a Voluntary Appeal File (VAF). You will then get a UPIN after the FBI sends it to you. Whatever information they pull up to look at when a NICS needs further review, its destroyed afte the call. So you might get an examiner that might see something that requires a further look, and you'll get delayed. They will do the digging, and come back with a proceed or deined. Aftert hat though, the information they used to give you the go ahead, its destroyed. So the next time you do a NICS, they have to do the whole process over if an examiner. The VAF will allow the FBI to keep information instead of destroying it every single time. You'll be asked to supply fingerprints, etc. If your tired of getting delayed, it might be something to look into.

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Looking for a belt, and have seen several suggestions for CR belts. I am putting together Brownells order, nd came across the CR 2001. Seems like its an older model, but is it still acceptable? Any issues with getting my Blade Tech and mag holders to fit?

I have always had a hard time picking up the front sight on any handgun. I find it especially difficult with the G17 I have. Just for giggles, I measured the rear notch and the front post. Both are the factory sights (White outlined rear, dot front). The rear sight notch measures .140. The front post measures .160! Its no wonder now why I have had a hard time with them... Ordering a set of Sevigny sights today.

I am going to give my eyes a chance to adjust to the new contacts for a couple days, and see if anything changes. I was sent a pm about 'taping' that I might try first. Its definitely a cheap fix, but something I think I should try before investing more money into specific shooting glasses. The monovision suggestion makes sense though. If the taping doesn't seem to improve things, then I will look into that option. As far as the revo/glock, I have everything I need for competing with the glock currently, so I am going to start out with that. I am going to make a few inquiries as to revo equipment, collect those items over the winter, and start next season fresh. Thanks for the tips- I greatly appreciate it.

Couple of questions for the experienced shooters. 99% of my shooting has been plinking. I am always trying to improve, but quite honestly, I have never really read about, or watched videos on how to shoot right. I am to the point now though that I want to practice right, and do right. My question is which gun to start with. I purchased a new S&W 625-8. I bought it for two reasons. One is to compete with a revo, and the other is simply I wanted one. I have a Glock 17 that I have been using in IDPA, box stock. I truly like both guns, and enjoy shooting both. Being two different styles of handguns, I and am wondering if I should start with a specific one. Ultimately, I would like to see me shooting the revo in competition.AS of now though, I am more comfortable with the Glock, since I have been shooting it longer, and more familiar. Would starting with the Glock and relearning how to shoot carry over to the revo down the line? Or should I simply concentrate on the revo out of the box? I am sure there are several of you who went from autos to revo's, so I would like to hear your experiences. The next question refers to eyesight. I have been wearing glassed for the last several years. I wore contacts for a time, but was tired of the issues I had with them. I am now back to contacts as of today. I discussed my shooting with the doctor, and I believe he understands what improvements I am looking for. WIth the glassed I was wearing, I simply could not see the front sight clearly on any of the guns I have been shooting. With the new contacts I have in now, there needs to be some tweaking (which the dr. said we may need to do), as things aren't as clear as I think they should be. Maybe my eyes are tired-we'll see if things improve tomorrow. Currently I shoot with the left eye closed. I am right handed and right eye dominant. My understanding is I need to shoot with both eyes open. I have an astigmatism in my left eye that does affect my vision that has been very difficult to fix apparently, as I still see the affects of it in my everyday vision. Can anyone give me input with vision problems? Any suggestions that I can discuss with my doc?

You kind of read my mind. I was going to ask just that question. I am off to work now, so I'll get back to this tonight.

Thanks for the welcome. I am willing to drive to get to a good range. Looking at Circleville, it looks as though they have a excellent range. I was surprised to see falling plates and steel targets ranges. Are they available all the time? I was going to ask if spectators are allowed at events. It seems that it is. So, barring any schedule conflicts, I will be attending the Match as a spectator on October 4. WHo can I expect to see? Any revolver shooters in the ranks here? I have been shooting a Glock 17 in IDPA, but I want to start shooting the revolver in competition. I am looking for suggestions for a holster, good belt (not the one I have been using-the same one I wear daily to keep my drawers up), and moon clip holders. I will be shooting a S&W 625. FranDoc, you have a PM. AS for the others, maybe we will get a chance to meet in person one day. Good Shooting everyone.