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eliska

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  1. If you have any hesitation - and you shouldn't, go watch a match. You will quickly learn how friendly most everyone is. A good attitude will go a long way. Have fun.
  2. In about my 3rd match there was a Polish Plate Rack. I was with a bunch of great shooters in a squad of 12. As nice as everyone was, I felt a good bit of pressure when that thing started spinning like a crzed Ferris Wheel. I decided there and then that I would finish it or run out of ammo - there would be no quit. I was just glad I didn't have to pick up any rocks to get that last plate (though the thought did occur to me!).
  3. I have shot a PPR once. While I enjoyed the challenge, I question its place in a match. I think it unfairly punishes a missed shot and lesser shooters. On paper targets, the consequence of a poor shot is discrete - fewer points or a Miss. On static steel, a missed shot results in a Miss or in taking a little more time to hit it the second (or third) time. But on the PPR, one bad shot could cause a death spiral. The shooter either spends loads of time trying to get the last couple plates or incurs two or more Misses. The consequences of that bad shot or shots gets magnified b/c the challenge becomes increasingly more difficult. Then, the difference b/t the best shooter and the worst on that stage is not reflective of the worst shooter maybe just missing one shot; it becomes an exponential difference.
  4. Those are the ones. What is a "distant partial target" and why would they be a problem? Thanks!
  5. I have read a bit lately about the best width for front sights. Just when I thought I was "getting the picture," I saw Diamond Speed Sights. (For those unfamiliar, instead of front and rear dots, they use diamond shapes. Sight picture = line up the points of the 2 diamonds side-by-side-by side). I have to say, just based on the photos, they look really easy and quick to align. Anyone tried these?
  6. I am currently shooting an XDsc in USPSA b/c that is what I carry. I am looking at purchasing an XD Tactical. Putting aside the XD v. Glock v. whatever aspect of this, should I expect to benefit from a longer barrel? Thanks.
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