TroyB
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Kurt, I need to get this done to my M2. Are you saying Accurate Iron is the only game in town here, or is there someone that may be a little more accessible?
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As a new shooter, I seem to recall all of the coaching I received was after the COF which makes the most sense and I then have time to process the new information. I don't know how safe it is to try to coach a new shooter who has hearing protection and a loaded gun in their hands. Now, as an experienced shooter who doesn't shoot any major matches and hear the phase "it's just a club match" when something questionable happens with an experienced shooter or "hey, you forgot those targets". I don't see it a lot, but when I do, I'm sorry it does bother me a bit.
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I've just been dry firing 3-4 nights a week 30-45 minutes for about the last 3-4 months. I dried fired before then, but now much more discipline and structure. It might still be a little too early to tell, but I do feel more confident in the matches. I know I need to shoot more which is only twice a month right now.
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If it's on a 2011 I don't mind. I just don't see why someone would want a flat trigger which hinges at the top, but then again, I didn't think I would like it on a 2011 either.
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It's been a while since I had mine, but I don't remember it being too hard to load the magazines except for when they were new. The think I do remember is the slide being very hard to pull back.
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As a new shooter myself, I try to watch what others do, and then see what the agreed upon best practice is. When in Rome... so to speak.
My process; I essentially wait for the RO commands before I do anything:
End of stage:
- I hit my mag release
- Mag drops to ground
- Wait for RO command: '(If you are finished) unload and show me clear'
- I pull slide back; round ejected; I show the empty chamber to the RO
- Wait for RO command: 'slide forward'
- I release slide forward
- Wait for RO command: 'hammer forward' or 'trigger'
- I orient the gun down range (not at ground) pull trigger to dry fire the weapon
- Wait for RO command: 'holster'
- I place my gun in my holster
I guess I've been shooting matches going on 3 years and I still wait for these commands, shouldn't everyone?
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I love the way those guns look and I hope they shoot as nice as they look, but I could not see myself spending $2000 more on a $500 gun. If I had money just falling our of my pockets, sure, why not. For now, give me a Limited 2011 for that price.
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Neither. Take a look at Ready Tactical pouches. Very simple, very slick, and take up less room on the belt than any other brand. And they are only $22 or so from Chris Patty at CPWSA
I see they sell one that is offset. It says they stick out about 3/4 inch further away from the body. I'm guessing those are still legal in Production?
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If the weather warns up I'll have some on Saturdays in December too
That's what I like to hear.
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Something like these:
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Neoprene-Elbow-Pads,170,9.htm
I mush prefer the neoprene types.. the hard type, were uncomfortable to the point I wouldn't wear them (on knees either), and very hard to move around in, easily slip around
Come on, no black? I used to not worry about and just let the adrenaline do it's job. I must be getting older and wiser, I prefer comfort over adrenaline.
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Troy if you want to borrow a set of L2/4 or L2/6 to try out give me a shout. I haven't loaded more than one shell out if a weakhand caddy all year .
Thanks Jesse. I'm still waiting to see if I have any use for either one next year. I may just need to make a Red Dirt match sometime, I just wish they weren't on Sundays.
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I'll be shooting an IDPA match next month when my brother is visiting. Due to time constraints, that's the best choice. He has it down, but I'm thinking shoot it like USPSA, what's a few procedurals.
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I have two DAA Compeition mag pouches which I will be replacing soon. I have found my left hand grabbing the thumb screws along with my magazines. One thing that really irritated me about them was putting them on my DAA belt, it was not an easy task. According to them, they make their belts thicker for a reason, so why wouldn't they add longer screws for their own mag pouches.
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I believe when I have a bad day at practice it's because I'm going faster than I should and it's time to slow down. If I think it something else, then it's time to stop shooting or I'm just wasting ammo.
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That's a lot to think about. I wonder, when do shooters start thinking this way, when they get to B,A, Master? I'm a D and C class shooter right now, I'm just wondering, when do I have to start thinking to be able to compete those who are better than me. Yes, I know the better answer would be probably "now", but I still just want to go out and learn a few things and keep having fun.
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I didn't vote, I'll leave that to those who know what they're talking about. Right now, my two USPSA guns are M&P's for Production and Limited, one being a 4 inch and the other a 5 inch. I plan to go to 2011 next year which I would think it would take some time to get used to the 2011, but going back to my Production M&P, I don't think it would be a problem.
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intersteing. If you look on the base of the cases that i have that came out of a box like that they say LC..... Federal did/does run the LC plant. Do not reload brass that has FC on the base; federal brass is soft.
I heard some talk that FC 223 brass would be safe to reloaded for bolt guns. Does anyone believe this to be true?
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I like shooting the rifle, but I could really go for some pistol and shotgun. Actually haven't had either one within two hours drive here besides pistol for a while now, just give me something...
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I was kind of thinking there might time and place for one or the other, but unless you have some type of ELS belt system, then you're better off sticking with one over the other.You can probably be pretty damn competitive loading 8 in 6 seconds under match conditions. That being said, you are giving up a little bit to a good quad loader. I practice both weak hand and quad loading extensively, and can get 8 shells loaded under 4 seconds pretty consistently with a quad load, and am around 6 seconds for weak hand load 8. There is a time and place for both methods under match conditions. I'm a little more confident in running fast while weak hand loading, so if I have a long distance to cover or only need 2-4 shells loaded I usually just load that way. If I'm loading 8 or more, or if I'm standing still or moving a short distance, I'll quad load and save some time.
The skills are complementary. I use both strong hand quad and weak hand caddies during the same stage frequently. Quad is very fast, but it's limited to loading in multiples of 4 and an inability to port load. Weak hand can do it all, but it's a little slower. I would encourage you to get at least 2 caddies and learn to use them, it will open up opportunities in your shotgun game.
I may just get one, but I'm not going to be happy about it. Why do people always have to changing things...
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You can probably be pretty damn competitive loading 8 in 6 seconds under match conditions. That being said, you are giving up a little bit to a good quad loader. I practice both weak hand and quad loading extensively, and can get 8 shells loaded under 4 seconds pretty consistently with a quad load, and am around 6 seconds for weak hand load 8. There is a time and place for both methods under match conditions. I'm a little more confident in running fast while weak hand loading, so if I have a long distance to cover or only need 2-4 shells loaded I usually just load that way. If I'm loading 8 or more, or if I'm standing still or moving a short distance, I'll quad load and save some time.
I was kind of thinking there might time and place for one or the other, but unless you have some type of ELS belt system, then you're better off sticking with one over the other.
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Really guys come on I have already stated I wear contacts daily lol. I'm just curious what others have tried and noticed using your glasses over your contacts helped.
Daily contacts get expensive and the hydro clear ones tore my eyes up I was allergic to them something. Dunno why that is lol. I have crazy allergies anyways. You can only shoot as fast as you can see and as i have progressed in my abilities and I drive my eyes to the target and the gun follow and I snap back to the front sight sometimes the contacts don't adjust that quick
How do your eyes do when you're not at the range, or if you have a pair of glasses, can you go from far to near and adjust with no problems while wearing them. Have you thought maybe it's not your contacts causing the problem. I'm not an eye doctor, but I did go to one about 3 months ago.
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After seeing a few videos of quad loading in action, it's got my attention and so does the price of these gadgets and I don't think I'm going to be able to get over the sticker shock for some time. I was just getting around to loading 8 rounds from my 6 shell caddies in 6 seconds. Now with this quad loading you are capable of loading 12 in under 4 seconds?! It sounds like someone like me is going to be left behind by these quad loaders on a heavy shotgun stage. Is the final verdict on these quad loading systems that they are the supperior way of loading the shotgun, are there any advantages or disadvantages that one may have over the other?
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I wear soft contacts, but never really thought about it with the exception of dry firing. When I dry fire I'm usually wearing my glasses and going back and forth, I'm not sure I'm doing myself any favors.
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I'm still learning a lot, but after I heard not to change your plan some time ago, afterwards there have been times I already had a plan, but saw those that went ahead of me who I knew were better shooters shoot it differently and/or better than my plan, I went ahead with mine, but made sure to ask them afterward why they shot it the way they did so I would understand for next time. I feel bad for you guys who know everything because learning is part of the fun.
Dropped holster or regular for better/faster draw? Opinions?
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Using a BladeTech dropped offset holster for my 2011 then going to a race holster. Before setting up the race holster for low draw and being new to me, I just did some dry firing. About 5 draws in, I noticed something was different, and I liked it. To me it seemed drawing from a higher position, there was less momentum bringing the gun up giving me more control and that's the way it has stayed since.