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Im glad this thread is growing larger ,because Im learning more with every post. I especially liked Cha-Lee's comment " All you need to do is open your mind to allow your self to observe what is happening". At the range tonight I ran thru some drills and tried to "observe what was happening" Come to find out, I can actually call my shots. Only broke the trigger when the shot picture looked good for for an A hit. Started out with a target at 15 yards, started out slow and then increased speed until I blew my self out of the A zone, then backed up a bit. Useing multiple targets, two shots per target. I found I was most effective at .30 shot split useing a stock 1911 useing major and 200 grain heads. I know this is pretty slow as compared to most of you, but try as I might? I cant contain the recoil of this 45 to shoot any faster and gather A hits. Match this weekend and with my new found knowledge from here, Maybe I will do better? Will keep you informed.

Think member MotoChris said it best. " Lots of info to process here" Went to work today, thinking about what I asked of Cha-Lee last night. I spent all day thinking about his prior posts or advise and decided to go to the range for some practice and practice his "seeing" technique? I set up some targets at different distances and started banging away at full speed ( the double tap) thinking this was a good starting point. I didnt score all that well, there were some Misses, even at the close 10 yard targets. Then I started to slow myself down a bit, just a little from string to string. All the time remembering Cha-Lee's advise " see the shot" until I got to where I was comfortable at the different ranges. Confident might be a better word, that the holes would be in the right place. Then I came home and read all that he and others posted and come to find out? Cha-lee further expounded or explained on his technique here and it matched my results at the range today. Member Mikeg, That was was good response that you made to me. Direct and to the point, appreciate it. Paul

Cha-Lee, I must say that you are a very talented shooter and I didnt realize that until I saw most of your videos. Its one thing to talk, its another to deliver. That you do very well. In your messages, you talk of " seeing your shot" before you actually take the next and try not to double tap blindly. After watching many of the vids of you shooting, both long range and short range targets ? I find it hard to believe that you are shooting at the short range targets at the speed you do so, without trusting your gun to be in the right position at the right time. Im sorry, But I dont believe you when you say you "see every shot" You shoot too quickly for that to happen in my opinion. I mean no disrespect, please dont take this as so. I believe you have an ability that most of do not have. I believe you have a piece of equipment that you have practiced with enough,that you can count on being on target for your next shot. I dont think your "seeing" the next shot. I think its expecting or knowing your next shot will be on the target because of talent and many hours of practice. You have a talent or an ability that rivals pro ball players. Unfortunately, the pay scale isnt fair.

Member Theycallmeingot ? I dont think this is a thread drift at all. Many times I might start a convo on a forum and it morphs into something different. Im good with that, plus Im also interested in Cha-Lees response.

So many great responses !! I want to thank everyone for their opinion because they all had excellent advise. Member Flexmoney had it correct. I made the decision to start this match looking for the highest amount of points and shot slowly to achieve that. This last match was ,basically, a test for myself? Just to see what worked best? Since I shoot major, a "C" hit does not hurt me much, but slowing and calling the shot target by target and making sure I hit all "A' does. Really liked Cha-Lee posts, gave me a lot to think about especially how I interact or view the targets. I think what I have learned is this? Pick up the pace, a lot, meaning shoot like Im used to. Accept the A/C hits ( for now) Then work on getting clean double A thru practice. Learn to shoot on the move, I spend too much time standing and waiting for a stable platform. I do realize there is a time to place your shot right on the money, like on steels or the distant paper targets. Double tap on the close targets, slow just a little on the distant ones for somewhat of a perfect sight picture. Never forget about a target and have a no shoot. My local club loves to hide a small target somewhere out there that can only be viewed thru a small port or area of the course of fire. Thats easier said then done, since my mind goes blank when the buzzer goes off most times. Guess thats a topic that can asked at another time.

I must start out with this statement. Im not new to competitive pistol shooting, but I am new to USPSA. Ive a few USPSA matches under my belt and am currently in the Unclassified group. I compete in the SS class and in the past, I shot quickly/or normal and found my scores in the range of the "B" class competitors. I had mostly A/C hits and would slow myself a bit to get the steel the first time. This last match, I decided to concentrate on double A's with every target. I took my time on every target, on every stage. Would even take another shot at a target when I thought I didnt hit the A zone. This means more mag changes, especially when your shooting single stack. By the 4th stage of 6, my squad was congrats me for the highest score. Double A every time, every steel first shot. End result? I shot "C" class and the lower end of that. So,If anyone outthere is considering slowing down to get the higher point score and take the time hit? I can tell you, it just isnt worth it. Accept the A/C hits and increase your speed. I learned my lesson. Its speed and accuracy. Just more focused on speed then accuracy. I can live with that.