Jmanchester

This thread is interesting because I have been focusing very hard on the el presidente qualifier in my practice lately. I have so much trouble getting my first shot off quickly. Probably one of the main reasons that i cant break into the 5s. The information here is nice but it would be better to get the opinion of a pro shooter who is winning today and not 10 years ago. Someone like Ben Stoeger. This way we could compare the differences. Does he normally chime into threads like this? Thanks guys, Jman^2

Ben S. was winner of production category! Go team Beretta! American made, Jman^2

BTW, what do you guys shoot the el presidente qualifier in? How many minus zones?

Thanks for the help guys on becoming a member. I will sign up ASAP. I saw that Area 8 is only a few weeks away. I am taking some of my students who excelled academically last year on a field trip camping. Most of the girls are starting high school this fall so it can be a pretty hectic trip. I am not allowing them to bring cell phones for obvious reasons. It will be a week full of camping, canoeing, and shooting 22 rifles. Anyways, I am not just gauging myself from you tube. I set up the qualifier el presidente that I found online. I can shoot that qualifier event consistently around 6 seconds flat minus 1 or 2 C zones with my beretta 92f. I looked it up online and this is around A-M class. Did I calculate something wrong? I am going to keep practicing this event along with using the Ben Stoeger dry fire routine every night. You mentioned Ben's name as being one of the guys who excelled quickl in this sporty. After watching his videos, our shooting styles are similar and I also shoot a beretta. There is something positive to say about the beretta handguns. I will keep you guys posted. Any suggestions on other events to shoot? Jman^2

Those darn lock-blocks can go out at any time. I got a hold of a few spares from a ex marine who use to work a booth at my local gun show. I could beat his pricing, free. Lol I have around 45,000 rds through my beretta and have gone through 4 or 5 lock-blocks. I have learned to fit them into the gun myself. I could help you replace it if you are in the Chicago or Virgina area. Let me know. Sincerely, Jman^2

I have a friend who works at a machine shop. He made a 35rd Beretta mag by fitting three bodies together. He used some kind of spring which he was able to purchase from an industrial co. He then fitted the follower on. It looked kind of funky sticking out of the gun but beat reloading 10rd mags all the time. The best part about this was that it was cheaper then buying the 20 rounders that they sell and it obviously holds more. Best regards, Jman^2

Holy crap! There are 2 of us! I love my Beretta! There are soon to be three of us! Congrats at Area 3. I just saw the results on the IPSC homepage. You dominated production category! Your friend, Jman2

Hey Phil, I would try and talk with some of your military buddies and have them bring some home from the base. That is how I got all of my beretta mags. If that doesn't work, go to the gun show and try to find some that fit your gun from the mixed mag baskets. Those are the cheapest ways to get mags. I never buy them new! Your bud, Jman^2

Anything with Stoeger's name on it is a good product. They need to get this gun approved ASAP! Jman2

I try to clean my Beretta every 400-600 rounds and replace the lock and block like clock work. You can probably go 1000 rounds and not hurt anything. Hope that helps. Jman2

Jman, Sorry man. Friends have been calling me that since grade school. Now I see why I couldn't get that screen name on here. Lol. You bud, Jman#2

Benji, I have been trying out the dry fire program. I do it every night and It works! My draw and transitions are way faster now!I can't wait until your class Take care man, Jman

Berettas are the bomb! Glock is tubaware crap... Jman

If you want cheap do what I did, go to the local gun show and pick up a universal holster that fits on most all belts. Use a belt that you probably already own. Talk to a buddy whose got some XD pouches with his new gun. Put that all together and you have a rig. This is what I am going to do with my beretta. The xd and beretta mags are the same. That's how you save money. Take care, Jman

Hey everyone! I am am new to this forum. I have a lot of gun experience but have never shot a USPSA competition before. Which one should I sign up for this year? I am living in the Virginia area now and am eager to get back on the range. Every night I dry fire and watch USPSA videos on YouTube. I also need a classification. Judging by what I have seen, I am probably an A or Master class shooter. Any help that you guys could give me to get a classification and sign up for an USPSA match would be very much appreciated. I can't wait to get out their and prove myself! Your friend and fellow shooter, JM