Stats:
36 years old single no kids and loving the freedom.
Current gun: S&W M&P 9MM Pro, fully wrapped in "grip tape", Sevigny rear and serrated front sight, APEX drop in trigger kit. Comp-Tac holsters/mag pouch.
Loads: MGB 9MM 124G 4.3G Win 231 1.13OAL
IDPA 8 months SSP SS 142.37
USPSA not classified. 1 match and more coming.
Started shooting about 10 years ago on special occasions or rainy days at a pubic range in NH. I was born/raised in Massachusetts with the general thought guns were "banned in massachusetts", never objected to them just was not informed.
About 2+ years ago for many reasons I took steps to become properly licensed to own firearms in mAssachusetts. After that PITA process, I joined one of the nicer clubs in mass IMO. Harvard Sportsmen Club, talking and listening to others its funny how such a great range is in mass, many from free states are surprised on how great HSC yet how rough mass guns laws are.
First gun I purchased was a S&W 1911PD. I went to the range attempted to put "50 rounds" in some pie plates or shoot-n-see targets on a semi-weekly basis. It was fun and exciting but the cost of factory .45 at the time was rather expensive. Which quickly got me into reloading .45ACP to save cost and my range time increased. My skills were not really improving @7yards I sometimes shot 50 rounds and never hit the paper... A friend of mine loaned me a S&W M&P 9MM, I saw instant changes it just was "easier" for me to shoot, so I went and picked one up.
Over time I became bored of shooting 12" targets. I heard about this thing called IDPA, I met with the IDPA chair at my local club one night and after him talking my ear off I decided to give this IDPA thing a try and showed up at one of the bi-monthly practice sessions held at the club. Have not missed a practice or match since that night, one could say I am hooked.
Many of the folks that I have met during practices and match's are great people also amazing shooters,some are very much helping me in suggestions and training sessions, you guys know who you are and thank you very much!!!!
Goals for 2010
IDPA classify EX in SSP
Continue to attend all IDPA practices and match's at the "local clubs".
Volunteer for SO/ASO/AMD/Setup/Stage Design/ etc etc for every match.
Attend USPSA local match's and get classified (I did one stage "tight squeeze" Production 10.97 All A's at the last match)
NOT BUY AN OPEN GUN:)
Solo practice sessions 2-5 times a week, once on a weekend.
Keep this diary updated after each practice being as honest with myself as possible with my practice's and progression.
