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Right now there is a long list of guns that are competitive in Production. If you change the rules so that you can load to magazine capacity, it would obsolete any gun that isn't a 9mm, and put any gun that doesn't hold 18 rounds at a disadvantage. How would that be good for our sport?
What guns wouldn't be able to hold 15 rds that would be competitive and are on the list?
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I believe the Optics y'all are referring to would be milled into the slide, correct? That way you can use a kydex style or non-race type holster?
@Nimitz...I feel the same way about the capacity issue. I really think they should look into the change to 15rds division capacity
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That is really low at that distance. I have a dawson that's 5.5mm, and one from CZC that's 6.0mm that I won't be using. Let me know what you figure out, and if you need one, it's yours
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So, is that big rat gonna see he CZ SP01 Shadow or what?
Better not be before I see mine....I know I put my order in before he did!!!
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This was the first Super Bowl that, going in, I was already pre-saddened, because I knew the "thugs" from Washington State would likely win. I really, really wanted SOMEONE to beat Seattle--especially at the Mother of all Bowls such as this one. Gah, we'll never hear the end of it now on regional Northwest news stations. I'm not looking forward to that.
Denver because what's his name is on Seattle team. You know, the loud mouth thug.
When did Seattle become the only team having "thugs?" I know the guy went off after a win, but that's kinda soft compared to things other players in the past have done on/off the field...Just sayin'
I thought it was a great game on Seattle's end. The defense was DOMINANT.
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I'm looking to switch from 124s to 147s. Is thre anything I need to do to my gun to shoot 147s? I've seen some talk about reaming the barrel...?
no reaming....might shoot high, I just put a 6.5mm front sight on and it now shoots POA
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A fellow member said I should post this here...maybe the masters can guide me in retaining this new found knowledge
Breaking Ground: Transitions
I had a breakthrough this Sunday while shooting an All Steel USPSA Match.
4th stage of the day...was having ups and downs, and I stumbled upon my greatest weakness.
Transitioning, I feel, is one of the hardest aspects of this game. It is hard to separate the conscious mind from physically moving the gun. Let's break down the scene.
Stepped into the box, deep breath in, hard full exhale out. Hands dropped to sides, eyes focus a death stare on the first plate. My mind drifts off...and it was like watching a movie.
BEEP!
Hand moves to gun, not the best draw...went for the grab a bit too aggressively and my holster positioning was not ergonomic, but I allowed it to be corrected in autopilot, focus still hard on the plate. Front sight on plate, in the exact spot I'm staring, "Bang-ding," followed by 10 more in the most symphonic rhythm I have experienced to date.
Gun is dry, just as planned in the etching of my stage visualization. I step and turn, as a fresh mag enters the gun, and face the bowling pin-like set up of 5 more poppers and a big plate above and behind the center....my eyes staring a 9mm sized hole in the popper farthest left. 6 more beautifully articulated "bang-dings," as if my Shadeaux's spittle was a mallet on a popperesque steel drum.
RO yells, "Now that's how you do it, ULSC. Slide, hammer, holster. Time: 10.61 "
Wowzers!!! I don't even recall pulling the trigger, or even initiating the reload. All I saw was the steel, front sight, and the magwell as I slammed the freshy in. It was surreal.
Blazing fast seems like molasses in the polar vortex....and it feels absolutely amazing
And it dawned on me...I never consciously moved the gun, nor did I consciously change focal planes. I just looked from plate to plate, popper to popper....and the front sight followed on it's own. I have found myself guilty, more often than not, of being aware of my shift in focus from the front sight to the next target....almost as if I ever so slightly lift my head before the transition.
This is all starting to truly sink in, as with most learning experiences, as time passes and my mind replays the event. The transition is ALL 100% in the eyes! The body moves where the mind tells it to go, and the mind knows where to go through the picture of sight.
I am only a B class shooter, but I know I have great potential, and other more experienced and highly classed shooters in my area have noticed it as well. Just gotta keep on grindin' and enjoying the ride!
Just wanted to share.....I'm now more in love with shooting than I ever was....and I fall deeper than before every time I put on the belt.
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You should post this in the 'Zen' sub-forum as it seems like you've found it. Question is, can you hold onto it???
Stay tuned...
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yeah, that's too close to Limited. I think a better idea would be Production like IPSC, where you have 15 rounds and raceholsters. All minor scoring
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will this be available to shoot in one day? I already PM'd Matt about my interest, y'all put on great matches at an awesome range. 2 night hotel expense is hard to come by right now.
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Very Nice, Sarge. If you have never listened to Lateralus this way, or at all.........I highly recommend!
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Absolutely correct. I added washers to mine and the VZs sit 1 7/8" from the inner belt
Where did you put the washers? The only place I can think of that would cause the holster to cant closer to my body is the very bottom on on the offset mount. Is that where you put them? I'm attaching a photo of my holster. I will probably put a washer in there just to play it safe.
You got it. Bottom screw, washers between mount and holster. Had to move around some screws, but all-in-all, I'm satisfied.
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Check a production gun in a Bladetech DOH holster. I bet 90% of them are beyond 2", if the user hasn't bent the hanger or installed shims.
Absolutely correct. I added washers to mine and the VZs sit 1 7/8" from the inner belt
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Remember the final scene of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly? Eastwood cuts the rope one last time, dropping Tuco to the ground.
Forgetting that he's shooting from horseback… and that he's resting the gun on his own arm… and when he raises the ladder sight, it drops down about an inch on it's own… and that the muzzle is waving all over the place.
When the shot breaks, Clint's got his eyes closed.
Now that's a good shot.
Like Chuck Norris, Clint shoots better with his eyes closed.
You can't aim with your eyes. Those who aim with their eyes have forgotten the face of their father....I aim with my mind
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If true, now I finally get the sandbagging thing ....
which is what my idea would eliminate and permanently place those who try to game the system in a shooting career that would yield only three prize table visits.
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I had a breakthrough this Sunday while shooting an All Steel USPSA Match.
4th stage of the day...was having ups and downs, and I stumbled upon my greatest weakness.
Transitioning, I feel, is one of the hardest aspects of this game. It is hard to separate the conscious mind from physically moving the gun. Let's break down the scene.
Stepped into the box, deep breath in, hard full exhale out. Hands dropped to sides, eyes focus a death stare on the first plate. My mind drifts off...and it was like watching a movie.
BEEP!
Hand moves to gun, not the best draw...went for the grab a bit too aggressively and my holster positioning was not ergonomic, but I allowed it to be corrected in autopilot, focus still hard on the plate. Front sight on plate, in the exact spot I'm staring, "Bang-ding," followed by 10 more in the most symphonic rhythm I have experienced to date.
Gun is dry, just as planned in the etching of my stage visualization. I step and turn, as a fresh mag enters the gun, and face the bowling pin-like set up of 5 more poppers and a big plate above and behind the center....my eyes staring a 9mm sized hole in the popper farthest left. 6 more beautifully articulated "bang-dings," as if my Shadeaux's spittle was a mallet on a popperesque steel drum.
RO yells, "Now that's how you do it, ULSC. Slide, hammer, holster. Time: 10.61 "
Wowzers!!! I don't even recall pulling the trigger, or even initiating the reload. All I saw was the steel, front sight, and the magwell as I slammed the freshy in. It was surreal.
Blazing fast seems like molasses in the polar vortex....and it feels absolutely amazing
And it dawned on me...I never consciously moved the gun, nor did I consciously change focal planes. I just looked from plate to plate, popper to popper....and the front sight followed on it's own. I have found myself guilty, more often than not, of being aware of my shift in focus from the front sight to the next target....almost as if I ever so slightly lift my head before the transition.
This is all starting to truly sink in, as with most learning experiences, as time passes and my mind replays the event. The transition is ALL 100% in the eyes! The body moves where the mind tells it to go, and the mind knows where to go through the picture of sight.
I am only a B class shooter, but I know I have great potential, and other more experienced and highly classed shooters in my area have noticed it as well. Just gotta keep on grindin' and enjoying the ride!
Just wanted to share.....I'm now more in love with shooting than I ever was....and I fall deeper than before every time I put on the belt.
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Well I'll try to make it out West before I move up to A to kick your butt in B class, fair and square
I'd love to meet you and watch you shoot and learn something from you, but you'll have to kick my butt in the overall. I don't compete in a 'class' or care about the 'class' results. I hope to make A's this year, but I'll still be shooting for overall standings and percentage of the winners at major matches.
I was speaking in jest....I have read enough of this post to know where you stand (and I'm right there with you). And quite frankly, until you make it to the Super Squad, you are only competing against yourself. This, at least, is how I look at it. I know if I am at the top of my class in two or more majors, then it wasn't a fluke, my practice is paying off, and I've improved enough to step onto the next rung.
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So I'm not sure how getting a 8x11 piece of wood for winning your class is recouping some of the expenses for shooting a major ...
I was speaking on the prize winnings. The plaques for class wins are cool, but the one I want is glass!!!
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I guess it's all been said on this topic.
Some of us see a problem with the current situation, that could be partially rectified by a simple change,
and others don't see any problem.
Back to the range ....
the thing is, we see the problem in a completely different way, and therefore see a different change to rectify it.
I see sandbagging and bragging about class 'wins' as a slight problem, and my simple change to rectify it would be to stop recognizing class wins, and *especially* to stop rewarding them with prizes. Bang. Problem solved in 1 fell swoop, no changes to the excellent classification system needed!
I think that idea is a bit demotivating for those trying to come up in the sport. If you can't be rewarded for winning your class, what is the purpose of designating a classification then? Why not let it be division separation only.
Well, I'm definitely one of those trying to come up in the sport (shooting less than 2 yrs, just made
, and I'm able to find my motivation in improving my percentages and simply doing better than I did before.But perhaps I am unusual. I understand why sandbagging makes some people feel better, and I get that lots of people are probably motivated by sandbagging, so I'm sure things will continue the way they are, and I'll continue to mock and lampoon those who try to sandbag in hopes of recouping some of their travel expenses by 'winning' their class, lol.
(p.s. all kidding aside, your idea of awarding an extra classification score for a major match win is an excellent one. That makes a LOT of sense to me.)
Well I'll try to make it out West before I move up to A to kick your butt in B class, fair and square
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The few shooters who are dishonest are just screwing themselves.If there is no need for a class win then there is no need for a class.
5 years from now when you come into my trophy room you will be able to see a progression through the ranks in this sport....that is a guarantee!
Jab, you said you haven't shot a Major yet? Just wondering, what's your current classification?
Unfortunately, the "few dishonest shooters" are NOT screwing themselves, In ANY Way. That's the point.
I shot the Hillbilly Classic in AR last fall, but it wasn't sanctioned. First Major will be AL Sectional. Then BITB, AR Sectional (as long as I can get the money up to send the check soon), and TN Sectional....and possibly one or two more, depending on work schedule.
I am classified B...bought my first gun in Dec '12, started IDPA Feb '13 and USPSA July '13. I am only renewing my IDPA membership this year because I agreed to help set up and run the Tri-State this year.
I would be higher B than what I am, but my director submitted my 2nd gun scores on a few classifiers, which put me lower. I emailed Val, and she said the scores have to be sent from the club head, even though the particular scores I am referring to are on the USPSA website.
I have no intention of sand or grand. I want to be a contender, and I am motivated and dedicated. I will continue to practice, compete and improve....regardless what the organization chooses to do about matters such as this.
But it would be nice to get some goodies along the way
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Now up here when we get these warnings everybody goes out and buys 3 gal of milk and 5 loaves of bread. Not sure why they do that but you might wanna keep up with the Jones
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Polarbearnados? (Polarbeer-nados?)
Hmmm, Good Point... I googled it and here is what popped up. Yep, one more thing to hate about the Polar Vortex - cheezy meme spin-offs!
So, what do you do if you see a Polar Vortex generated spinning tornado full of polar bears?
Looks like you'all up north are in for a rough night!
It's Polar Bearicane....I thought you would know this!
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If there is no need for a class win then there is no need for a class. This then implies that there is no need for classifiers since the class is no longer important.
So heads up it is!
LOL...my point exactly!
But I know you are being somewhat sarcastic. Classification is a good thing. It measures progression when done honestly. The few shooters who are dishonest are just screwing themselves. But that shouldn't cause the whole group to be punished for the actions of a few shitheads.
5 years from now when you come into my trophy room you will be able to see a progression through the ranks in this sport....that is a guarantee!
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I guess it's all been said on this topic.
Some of us see a problem with the current situation, that could be partially rectified by a simple change,
and others don't see any problem.
Back to the range ....
the thing is, we see the problem in a completely different way, and therefore see a different change to rectify it.
I see sandbagging and bragging about class 'wins' as a slight problem, and my simple change to rectify it would be to stop recognizing class wins, and *especially* to stop rewarding them with prizes. Bang. Problem solved in 1 fell swoop, no changes to the excellent classification system needed!
I think that idea is a bit demotivating for those trying to come up in the sport. If you can't be rewarded for winning your class, what is the purpose of designating a classification then? Why not let it be division separation only.
All I'm saying is the upper classes B-GM are where the talent is or is coming from. Why take away a reward for their progress? The sandbagger/grandbagger thing doesn't matter to me. But what does matter is a return in an investment. Major matches are expensive, when you include cost of travel, ammo etc.
I will be shooting my first majors this season, and have every intention of not only winning my class, but placing as high in the division as possible. I am in this sport to win this sport, to be the best you have to beat the best....and I am working towards being the best. But it is a volunteer gig. I support all of my shooting expenses, as do most other shooters. So I think taking away the chance to recoup some of the money spent is a bad idea.
However, an easy way to offset the sandbagging for the sole purpose of major match prize winnings = top finishers in each class should gain a classification score that links them solidly to the next ranking.
For example, B Class winner- 80% classifier score added to the resume that stays for 1 calendar year. A class winner-90% classifier score added....and so on.
If one can win in their class several times, it is time to move on into the next class. If one isn't ready, call shenanigans because they earned their way in with the bigger fish.....keep swimming and learning to do it better, or give up, be eaten and quit.
Leave these Major match earned classifier scores set in stone for 1 year, and after 4 class wins, even if they sandbag local matches, BAM!!! No more sandbagging.
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Arrested Development (best comedy tv show ever)
Game of Thrones (probably my favorite show of all time)
Bates Motel (very promising show, second season starts soon)
Falling Skies (SyFy goodness)
Hannibal (incredible acting, intriguing backstory, second season starts soon)
Cool that you dig Person of Interest. The meat of that show is really good, draws you in....the actors nail the characters...and Root is a hottie