MarkR

Thanks for putting this together. I joined here a while back and have unfortunately been out of shooting sports for a while but planning on getting back on the horse soon. Was good reading over this stuff.

This has been the biggest issue with me. As a new shooter in USPSA, I wanted to run and gun and go all out. After a few matches I was shooting way below norm for me and things weren't coming together. I spoke with a few of the more experienced guys at a shoot and they were all on the same page, train slowly, and do it right. I stepped back and learned to run the gun smoothly and effortlessly instead of tromping around like a rhino on the stage, smooth is fast. It's made a world of difference for me, and I'm only skimming the surface.

My father in law actually bought them. He orders from Sportmans Guide at least once a month and had a free shipping coupon for orders over $100 that was about to expire. I have 10 factory magazines, had been curious about the Korean ones though, and they had a sell on those 3/$30 so figured why not. I got 3 magazines, he got free shipping on his ammo and gun pouches. Plus I figured doing reload drills in the garage, I can just drop the KCI mags on the floor, even though carpeted, at times if I'm moving while reloading I'll miss the carpet. If one hits the concrete, it's a cheap mag, no harm done.

Very nice responses. Thanks a ton. I just wanted to more confirm what I thought, Glock mags run regardless, within reasonable limits that is. I bought a few KCI magazines, 2 wouldn't drop free, sanded them down, replaced internals with Glock internals and they seem good to go. Figured they'd at least turn in to range magazines, and I'll only use one as my 4 magazine in matches, on a need to use basis. I like the idea of using silicone to wipe them down with, at least it makes sense.

If I was shooting nationals or something I could see maybe tearing them down each stage, but especially since I just started competitions I don't see the reason for me to do that. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

That's pretty much what I thought. They're not sensitive hi cap 1911 mags. I had no problems the last match with just beating them against my leg or palm. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

I figured I'd post this in the glock section for a more centralized response. What's everyone using to clean their mags? Or do you even worry about it. Last uspsa match was in loose dirt, magazines had a little dirt kicked up when dropped. I'd just beat them while empty and knock any loose dirt out then load up. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

I had some issues with the CR Speed versa pouches moving too, I just zip tied them in to place. I plan on adding the set screw to the bottom in the future so I can screw it down in to the belt to keep it from moving. I haven't noticed them moving at all unless I did it intentionally, so I just zip tied them in case.

Sweet thanks for the info! Now I just need to remember to think about this when I am at home to measure. I emailed shooters connection and this was the response I got, cut/burn the ends to fit. I ordered a 54 inch belt, and I'm down to a 50 inch belt now and haven't had any issues. I did take the belt to a shop to get re-sewed as a few spots were it looked like the stitching was coming off.

This is what i would do if i am a rookie. Why re-invent the when you can go with the flow created by the more experienced guys? I do this too sadly. After reading the post below yours, it's yet another thing to throw in to the barrel of things to work on. Not following GM's course of fire, because chances are, he's got me beat 99 to 1 and I've gotta play to my strengths and weaknesses on the stage.

As a new shooter, I think the thing that gets to me most is my excitement to shoot the stage. All motor fuctions, mind to muscle communications are cut off, and I just run and gun as fast as I can. Prime example, last weeks classifier, I blew through it, great cadence of shots, good speed, boom...3 mikes, 1 bravo, the rest alphas. But the 3 mikes made me go negative for that classifier and totally screwed me up. I think in time, as a new shooter, I'll grow more calm and be able to actually process things through the stages, hopefully. This last match, after the classifier, a GM was ROing the stages, and was reminding me as I went through the stage to relax, slow down, etc. It really helped a ton. Just remembering to relax, slow down a bit and make good, quality A hits through out the match.

I'm curious on prices for reloaded ammo online and a reputable company that's served some folks well. Eventually I plan on reloading anyway. Will be 9mm out of a glock 19 and 17. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

This really came in to play for me today at our local match. I rushed everything, tried to push myself time wise and ended up choking on the classifier instead of taking my time, getting good solid alpha/bravo hits, I ended up with alpha/mikes. Sad sad day. At least I didn't DQ, haha. had a good time in my second USPSA match.

I completely choked on our classifier today. My first actual match as a USPSA member, did horrible. Ended up with 3 mikes, hung my head in shame. Did get some group time in with GM Scott Stockton afterwards giving us newer guys some tips on grip and draw and he was constantly giving me pointers throughout the match, really a stand up guy. The 28th, I guess we'll see how that goes.

Really glad I stumbled across this. Only 1 match under my belt so far, I got excited and started trying to run the course quickly.

My wife read the book, wanted to see the movie, now after seeing the movie, I read the book. May have to look for the Swedish ones on netflix if they're still on there this weekend. Chick was awesomely hot naked, I'm glad my wife wanted to watch it..

Strong disagree. I can and have used turbo tax for years. I have had a tax service refigure them a couple times but TT gets me more back. Im a DINK with a simple return for the most part. Never been audited and dont fear one. +1. If you're a W2 employee, it's just not that complicated. I enter my W2, 1099-INTs, 1098 for mortgage interest deduction, add up my charity receipts, and I'm done. +1. If I had all kind of crap on my taxes, and it wasn't a simple process for me, I'd get someone to do it for me, but all it is for me is like yours, W2, mortgage, education, charity receipts, done.

He's got a real job, called Top Gun.

Chee and Gabby did it right, unlike the other chick and the 3 o4 4 guys leaving tongue tracks behind her as she flirted and turned the start of this season in to a cheap "Big Brother After Dark" series. Chee said it could go further, AFTER the show was over with, very smart move. Sucked to see her go, she was a good shooter. William just flat out choked, but according to him, even when he loses he wins, whatever. Next week is going to be killer.

I've supplemented with caffeine in the past and have never experienced anything like that. Are you cramping or actually fully pulling something? If just cramping, it may be a dehydration issue.

This is the method that's started the entire "you'll blow your fingers off" comment right?

I got the 17 in my hands this weekend, Gen 4 with 50 rounds through it, $400. It helped my brother pay off his truck, and helps me too. I tried offering $500 for it, but he wouldn't take it. I forgot how nice the 17 fills out my hands, and how nice it feels. I definitely plan on running this baby this weekend, it'll be my 1st match as an actual USPSA member. Other good news, my 13 year old wants to start shooting my 19 in production with me, so now starts the daily running of rules and basic techniques until I feel he's ready to try a match out in 3-4 months.

I've shot a few USPSA matches, and then joined, plan on shooting 2 matches this month as a member. My 13 year old loves to shoot, and, from the time he's started to now, has made great leaps and bounds through the use of .22 pistols and now, my Glock 19. He just turned 13, and has expressed a great deal of interest in shooting USPSA matches. He's very smart, and attentive to details, so I don't think he'll have an issue with the rules and learning them. I plan on taking him to the range and explaining, and more in depth run at the rules, and plan on taking time in the garage/back yard running 180 scenarios and other rules, it'll help me concrete them in my mind as well. Has anyone had any experience with bringing such a young shooter in to the sport? I'm not the pushy kind, and don't believe that's a good thing when dealing with kids and guns, he's expressed this interest all on his own, and really seems quite interested in it. He's taken up a great deal of interest in firearms lately with me, and I think this will serve him well for future endeavors. Any tips, comments and anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Mark

Looks very nice. I like having the "nearly" stock as well.

I do like that quite a bit sir.