Carmoney

Funny you should say that--I have found that the best quality Smith revolvers of all time were those made right around 1999 or 2000 when they first went to the new machinery (and before they let their cutters get dull). The "good old days" really weren't all that good, truth be told.

Nobody else wants our brass!

Most big matches frown on shooters trying to whore up their brass during the match. Usually time is a concern and it's important not to delay the progress of the match.

Buy once, cry once. The cost of quality equipment is nearly nothing when you compare it to other costs and expenses associated with this game.

That is certainly simple and easy to understand.

You certainly can't legally shoot a revolver in Single-Stack Division. And there is a special division just for revolvers that is called Revolver Division!

I am signed up for Revo at A3 and A5. We could sure use a few more wheels to make it a horse race!

Who's in for Revo at A3? I just signed up.

OK guys, I'm signed up to shoot Revo....but we really need a few more wheels!

Some of us recognized the patient was dying and tried to save it. Others did nothing but hinder the resuscitation effort. And now we sit and blame each other. (In reality, it was probably already too late.)

I had good accuracy with Rainiers and shot them for years until one shattered in the barrel of my 625 at Summer Blast and nearly cost me a stage. That made me switch to jacketed, but looking back it was probably overcrimped. Cliff shoots plated bullets and does quite well with them.

It wasn't really intended to be directed at you, Bosshoss, but rather to counter a viewpoint which I know a number of people share. I self-edited because it came across as a little obnoxious, and I don't mean anything personal. I will simply say that it is important to me to have real competition, and if I can't find it in Revo Division, I will shoot a different platform.

I like shooting other divisions, too--helps keep me from getting burned out.

An inch at 10 yards? Hmmm....

The fact that USPSA has such a carefully-considered and well-developed rulebook is the main reason serious injuries in our sport are so rare....but no matter how safely you try to run your matches, accidents can happen. That's why it is important to have the protections afforded by well-crafted liability waivers and comprehensive liability insurance with sufficient limits.

No way. Starline brass and Federal primers are great in revolvers. From what I have seen, ultra-light loads are the most likely culprit.

Can you access the squad list and see if there are any revolvers signed up?

I'm considering hitting A5 in August--but it's always more fun when there is healthy competition in the division. Anybody else planning to campaign a revo there this year? I am told they are down to Friday only, but haven't confirmed that.

All this discussion for a match that isn't happening?

Ah, OK--I always wondered. I was never thrilled about the fact that they stole Dave Skrzela'a speedloader design. But I know Caleb and consider him a good guy.

So anybody else know who owns this Speed Beez outfit? I've been curious for some time now.

I'm curious..who are you talking about?

Funny stuff! (Next installment should include the "ridiculously long make ready ritual guy.")

Guys, this is really important. When I discovered this clause in our local club's liability policy, I contacted underwriting and confirmed they might not cover an injury suffered during a match--obviously, that was a big potential problem! We had to switch carriers in order to plug the gap in coverage. Like Rick says, read your policy closely--especially the exclusionary language. A review by an attorney who does insurance work is a good idea. If you have a lawyer in your club, he or she may be willing to review it for free.

One caveat to point out--although a properly executed liability waiver will often extinguish an action brought by the person who signed it (or his estate), it will generally not preclude an action from family members claiming loss of consortium. The rationale is that people can sign away their own rights, but not the rights of others. Also, a waiver may not be effective for minors who are not usually deemed to have legal capacity to enter into contracts, regardless of whether a parent or guardian signs for them. All of this varies by jurisdiction and local law. From the perspective of the club, the match organizers and staff, having everybody on the premises sign a nice tight waiver is still a good idea.