NewColonial

The USPSA Area 8 match was my first major, and I think my third match ever. As the match director told me, "You're not going to win, so have fun and don't fret over it."

Interesting to see this thread. I blacken the front SIG Night Sight on all three SIG pistols I use in competition. (P226, Compact and Full Size P320s.) I find I lose the edge of the sight when I see the white dot. Currently I just refresh with the black marker I keep in my range bag, but it's a bit glossy. As an aside I tried a black front site from Dawson on the P226 once, but found it too thin. My preference is wide front sight, and black. An outcast in a world of thin fiber optic from sights. :-)

Anyone use the Proears Gold (30 NRR) with a rifle or shotgun? Only shoot rifle or shotgun occasionally, but hoping the shape/size isn't prohibitive of when I do. I shoot indoors often and seem to end up in the lane next to a guy shooting a rifle a lot, hence the desire for max NRR. Thanks.

Rule 3.6.3 A specifically states there can be only one fault line per point of cover. The MD needs to read the rule book. Making stuff up doesn’t cut it.

Ha! Timing. :-)

No, you may not. Fault lines delineate cover. They do not eliminate cover. 3.2.4 If targets are hidden by cover, the targets are engaged as they become visible around the edge of cover (slicing the pie). You still have to "slice the pie" even if you can see al the targets.

wgj3, it's quite possible you saw it used, that's for sure! Especially early in the year MDs were trying lots of things as everyone worked to understand. Somewhere there's a youtube video showing the barrel idea very well. I know too well about the confusion over cover/fault lines. The very first match I shot under the new rules I shot an array of targets out of priority because I could see them all! Big ol' PE. :-) Cheers.

The rules specifically prohibit multiple fault lines at same location. 3.6.3 A. Fault Lines are used to ensure a shooter is behind cover when engaging targets from a Position of Cover (PoC). There will only be one Fault Line at each PoC, and that line applies to all targets engaged from that PoC. The way around that is to add something like a barrel to require a move to see additional targets.

There are no cover calls. The rules call for fault lines now. If you go over the line, it's a PE. You still have to shoot the targets in priority, but per the rules, it doesn't matter if you can see all the targets or not. A good MD will ensure the stages are designed to require movement to see additional targets, but the rules do not require use of "cover."

I keep logs of range trips and of dry fire practice. I also keep a more extensive "journal' of match experiences. Ala, Lanny Bassham, I prefer a positive approach, with reminders and wins. Instead of "I didn't have my gun up when coming into position," I record "Remember to get gun up when coming into position." And I always write down the good stuff that happened, "Ran with grace." (Ok, that never happens.) "Made smooth target transitions." I never want to go back and read about what sucked. If I failed at something, I make sure to log what I will do to improve rather than what sucked.

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Yes. The decision now is between sending one at a time, or all at once.

Score : check Timer: check Classifications: check Divisions: check Yep, it's a game.

The email also noted, "We will begin sending information and labels required for returning your P320 throughout October and November." I wouldn't expect to hear anything else until "throughout October and November." Frankly, I'm surprised to actually see it that soon. I can't imagine the logistics behind this.

Enter the serial number and click the "Validate Serial Number" button. It's the next thing on the form. Once you validate an eligible number, the SKU and rest of form comes up.

URL changed midday: https://www.sigsauer.com/support/p320-voluntary-upgrade-program/

For me it's more "when" than "if." The main consideration is time. It could take months to get the gun back. I will wait and see what the final plan from Sig is. I suspect the turnaround time will be measured in months not days. I am am hearing that used 320s are showing up from timid owners selling off. If I can pick up a few spares for a good price I might participate sooner.

I'm more interested in hearing how the "enhanced trigger" performs. Then I'll decide. Most likely, I'll do it -- eventually. I suspect the turnaround time, at least initially, will be measured in months, not days or even weeks. Don't care about resale value at all, except I will jump on any used 320s I see at a good price. I hear they are starting to show up in the used gun cases already.

Or Carry Optics. At the eyes' age, that would be beneficial. But until Wilson Combat sells them, it's unlikely. ;-)

Just an opinion. IDPA rules, however imperfect, are intended to apply some defensive fundamentals in a way that can be standardized for competition. I think the rules, in general, are designed to create some level field of play to use for "judging" i.e. scoring. Comparatively few people carry weapon mounted lights. Not all guns can have lights attached, and holsters are limited. At best, they'd need a separate division it would seem. It's a game, games have rules.

The local match may not be official, IDPA will sanction dark matches. The Virginia Indoor Regional is 5 stages in the dark, 5 in the light. Tier 2 match recognized by IDPA. http://www.idpa.com/compete/competitiondetails/26956 It's best for competitors if local matches follow the rules.

Note that weapon mounted flashlights and the use of a wrist strap are both prohibited by IDPA rules. 8.8.4 Flashlights Only hand held lights may be used in IDPA competition. For Physically Disabled shooters, refer to Physically Disabled Shooters Section. Lights may not be attached to the shooter’s hand, wrist, or arm in any fashion. Rings or straps that go around any part of the shooter’s body (finger, palm, wrist, etc.) are not allowed. Lanyards may be present, but may not be used. Police and military personnel using the Duty Gear Exemption with a firearm mounted light may not activate the mounted light, and are otherwise subject to the same hand held flashlight usage rules as other competitors. See rule 3.17.

Not sure I've done any more since the new rules. Typically dumping a round firing a makeup shot is quicker. At a tier 2 match last weekend, I did a TR between two ports. After the stage, the score keeper was asking the SO why I didn't get a PE. My ears perked, but the SO was in the know. There were a couple times at the start of the year when I planned to do a TR at a local match, but also thought to check with the SO. He said it wasn't legal, obviously not being familiar with new rules yet. I let it go then, no big deal.

I like this one. https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Tactical-Single-Output-Flashlight-tailcap/dp/B009F7J8RA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485719975&sr=8-1&keywords=surefire%2Bg2x%2Btactical%2Bflashlight&th=1 One function, no worries about setting off strobe or dim light. Semi-grippy shell. I added a couple of rubber O-rings around it where I grip it (between first two fingers) so I always grip in same place. Get the Tactical version for single brightness, the Pro is two-step. Disclaimer: I shot my first "in the dark" match last weekend, so my opinion is unqualified. But this is the internet. :-)

The only issue I've had (once) was with a stage where there were two targets visible from the fault line and I shot them out of order. Now I keep in mind to still "pie the corner" even if more than one target is visible. Overall, fault lines speed things up in my opinion.