MikeRush
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A used G17 will come in under budget, but won't carry in a pocket. With a good holster it is no problem though. Personally I find the smaller Glocks in .40 hard to control, but the 19 and 26 are fairly easy to shoot well. The 17 just does everything a little better if you are going to wear a good belt and holster. I have a 17 with good night sights, a dot connector, and factory mags and I have only had 1 malfunction out of thousands of rounds (including home cast reloads) from inserting a 17 round magazine loaded with 18 (wasn't counting, and too much pressure on bottom of slide). Its a police trade in manufactured in 1996.
My buddy has an M&P9c that is a nice size and easy to shoot but the striker just broke so it is going back to S&W. The recommendation for a S&W 642 is a good one if you want something you can pocket carry.
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Trail boss, bullseye, and clays- favorite is 3 grains of clays under a 158 cast LRN.
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Thank you for clearing that up, that was what I thought- the "Who is coming" title just threw me off a bit. Crossing my fingers for December 15th!
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but:
I understand the Area 1 first policy. I am on the "Who is coming list"- but I still might not be coming depending on how many Area 1 people have, or will, sign up?
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For me speed on steel with the shotgun means a more aggressive stance than I would otherwise use. I probably get 60-70 percent of my weight (depending on the balance of the shotgun) on the leading foot and then bring the gun up to my cheek (as opposed to lowering my head to the gun). Some bend in the knees helps too, a lower stance can help keep you from being pushed back. A higher position of the support hand on the handguard can help with this too.
Another aspect is the gun and load you are using. If its a 12 gauge, consider running 1 oz loads. They can be cheaper an offer just a bit less wear and tear on the shoulder. I usually use "game loads" which are 1 oz of shot at 1290, I feel like the sights come back a little faster than even the "target" 1 1/8 oz loads. The target 1 1/8 loads (2 3/4 dram) still push with more energy, and 1 oz loads aren't going to transform you to a lead slinging, plate rack dominating monster, but I feel it helps a bit.
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As a former poor college student and a currently underemployed poor college graduate repaying loans there are plenty of ways you can get the costs down.
There is a great thread on here called Kitchen Kydex. It has dimensions for Glock magazine pouches and single stack pouches. The pouches end up costing 2 or 3 dollars per. I like to get the .093 kydex for the pouches. A DIY Kydex holster made out of .125 kydex is about 8 dollars. You do need an oven, some leather gloves, and something to cut with. A little creativity and time spent working out the details will yield perfectly serviceable gear. I am working on DIY shell caddies too but I have to figure out the retention still- but you get the idea.
One thing that I don't think you can duplicate at home is a good double belt. I use the Double Alpha one. That, and DIY kydex, should get you far. Also you can do slings reasonably cheap if you find some plans. I did some 3 points that work well for about 6 dollars each, but I don't use a sling for 3 gun now.
It may be worthwhile (haven't tried it myself, but local guys do it) to run a second belt up higher for shotgun shells, above the pistol/rifle mag belt. Some guys here use a cheap web belt and then you could switch a limited number of caddies easily.
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Thanks for the feedback! I had read Patrick Kelly's post, and that was the main reason why I tried the SX2 for the course. I have a longer barrel for it, but it is a high rib and I have a hard time shooting high rib guns. I could pick up a light mod for the SX2 and try again, or just shoot the 870. I still haven't decided what I will do- I should check out the 391 as well.
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For me steel is better for the ego and paper for making progress. I feel steel is good for working on transitions and draw, but since I started reading Brian's book and shooting groups my confidence has increased greatly. I shot an all steel USPSA style match on Saturday and had a blast (didn't do too bad either), but shooting paper is where I developed the fundamentals to hit the most challenging shots on steel.
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That was a big thing for me because in general shotgun stages are won or lost loading (assuming you can get your hits reasonably quick). For me the barrel length makes a bigger difference loading than shooting. Just something to consider.
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I shot a sporting clays course last week for the first time: what a blast! I would eventually like to get a proper SC gun, a nice O/U, but for now a 2011 for Limited comes first.
I have a Winchester SX2 with a 24" barrel and an extension that I use for shotgun side matches at steel shoots- I was trying to build familiarity with the gun by shooting it in SC but I didn't do too well with it. Quite honestly I can hit steel with it very fast, not sure I need to use only 1 shotgun.
I also have an 870 I use for hunting dove and quail, my performance on aerial targets tends to be much better with that, and I can cycle the pump reasonably fast for doubles.
Right now the closest course is a little over an hour and a half away but I am dying to go again. I just picked up Breaking Clays by Chris Batha and I am soaking up what I can from that book.
I am not at a point in my life where SC will be my main shooting priority but I would love to be proficient and improve my skills.
Should I stick with the semi? Shoot the 870? Wait until I can afford a B-Gun? I am interested to know what people who have gone down the SC path think about equipment, maybe either fighting with or succeeding with their 3 gun rig?
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You shoot the 28" better for "regular stuff", but how about reloading on the clock? Do you use weakhand or load 2? My SX2 came with a 28", and while I loved the stability and swing that the 28" provided I had a hard time weakhand loading it on my shoulder. The 24" wasn't much lighter, but light enough that I can load 4 on my shoulder without feeling like my wrist is going to fall off. I will be selling the 28" even though there are things I miss about it. If I used load 2 I would probably keep the longer barrel and sell the shorter one.
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I run a Kimber in single stack. Started with CMCs- for me they didn't last very long before the feed lips started to spread. I switched to wilson ETMs and I love them. Great customer service, and they eliminated magazine related issues I was having.
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I don't have an SV, but last time I checked SS rules dictate maximum dimensions so all of the SS guns will be similar in size. I use a comp tac holster and DIY kydex pouches. Around here it seems like a lot of guys run the versa pouch with spacers. I don't know if its a local thing but it seems to get the mag out and easy to reach.
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I moved to two 550s because of the hassle in changing primer assemblies- its really not that bad but loading for a range trip meant .223, .38 special on the small primer then switching to the large primer assembly for .45.
One stupid mistake I made was thinking I could quickly load some small primer .45s for a lost brass match. I swapped the shell plate and toolhead over to the small primer press and cranked out 100 rounds, got to the match and the COAL was too long. Live and learn.
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I am prone to standing on the clock when I should be shooting on the move or reloading.
Sorry, couldn't resist after seeing the thread title.
I like the idea of having some options for a more physical match. I haven't yet had a match that required it but something feels quite practical about shooting from less than perfect positions.
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I use DIY kydex for Limited and Production. It's not DOH but I like having my holster in the same place and the grip in the same place all the time.
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Just a note if you haven't already picked up the VMT. On the SX2 that price seems a bit high- mine was 500 on gunbroker. If it is a 3" gun low brass should run fine, and a lot of guys are able to run the 3.5" as well.
FWIW my SX2 ran every kind of shell I put through it, until I switched to a 24" SLP barrel. At that point I had about 5 short strokes per 100 with the 2.75 dram 1 ounce loads. Still runs the cheapest ammo available locally (1 oz remington game load) 100%.
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I absolutely love my .100/.125 setup on my 5" 1911. My .125/.150 on my G17, however, is another story entirely.
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I am using the #1 COC. I did hurt my hand with it by skipping a warm up, but I am back into it now. It has made a difference in my shooting- and it has helped me get my deadlift up! My hands were always giving out before my legs and back.
Looking forward to closing the 2.
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I don't always feel like I am shooting slow, but when I do, my times are awesome.
More seriously I have experienced this "zone" before, but never on the first stage or last stage of a match. Always somewhere in between. I have also noted when practicing weak hand loading for shotgun that the feeling of loading "fast" usually just means lots of wasted movement. More carefully practiced loading has lead to that feeling of "slowness" at matches- I have come to recognize it as a good thing.
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in the market for a new magwell. i currently have a smith and alexander and want something like a dp no gap magwell. my gun is a 9mm with wilson emt mags i want the mag to stick out of the bottom of the magwell just enough to easily seat a fully loaded 10 round mag. can i accomplish this with dp basepads? or does anyone know of any other set ups similar? without having to buy new mags. size of weight of the gun does not matter. i would apreciate any advice and would like to see some pictures. i would also like to see a picture of a dp no gap with wilson mags
I don't know if the body on the 10 round 9mm ETM is the same length as the body on the .45 ETM, but the DP no gap ICE and basepads are excellent for me. The DP basepads also have grooves in the sides that allow you to strip the mag quickly if it is stuck. Doesn't bother me that I can't manipulate the front of the mag.
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+1 for Single Stack Major.
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I finally won a local side match that involves drawing to a sliding plate, a reload, and then driving a popper down before your opponent downs his. I have lost plenty of times just based on my personal opinion of my opponent by firing before getting a good sight picture or jerking the trigger.
I have been working on mental conditioning, and this month I was able to focus only on hitting that plate, reloading, and driving the popper down. I made it all the way to the end and won- the interesting thing was I had no clue whether I had won each round until I saw my popper on the bottom.
I think the principle applies to shooting and that "mental wilderness" you refer to allows more room for sight picture, trigger control, and other elements of actually shooting.
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I use mobil 1 motor oil, and mobil 1 ATF mixed 50/50 in a syringe. Don't know that it lubricates any better... ...Plus it makes me feel like a mad scientist when I measure in mL and fill the syringe I use to apply it...
That is the BEST reason I have ever heard for using motor oil! I'd be worried my wife and dog would think I was doing drugs in the garage when they saw the syringe, ROFLMAO.
I know what you mean- my dad was I bit concerned when I called him asking if he had any syringes right after signing up for a gym membership again- pure coincidence! The syringe makes it really easy to apply right where you want it, but I would recommend mixing it before you get it in the syringe. I tried drawing both liquids in and shaking it with no luck. Had to force it all out, stir it, and then draw again.
Sporting Clays with 3 gun shotgun
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Sounds like I need to pattern both guns, I hadn't thought that might be my issue- I think I will take the 870 and give it a try next time I go. I have a light mod for the 870, which I think should be about right.
I should add I found another thread related to shooting sporting clays with a 3 gun shotgun, but mostly it referred to taking a short semi and disturbing the locals. I would like to develop myself as a SC shooter, and the longer barrel of the 870 might help me smooth my swing.
Thanks for the input and advice!
+1 on underdog status for shooting the 870, its a beat down express model I paid $175 for.