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5 hours ago, Furrly said:
How did you get it into Cali??
Law enforcement has its privileges!
I don't think it should in this case by the way.
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51 minutes ago, Jake Di Vita said:
Got a picture of your front rack position?
Your pain is more than likely caused by either crappy front rack flexibility (which is shockingly common in men) or crappy bar position (also very common). As soon as your elbow/upper arm is pointing downwards from horizontal, you're immediately vastly increasing the load the wrist has to support. A proper front rack puts no stress on the wrist whatsoever because the bar is fully supported by your shoulders. All the hands do in this situation is keep the bar tight to your neck to ensure the weight is in line with the frontal plane (the plane that bisects your body front to back).
Common flexibility issues that cause front rack wrist pain are elbows that don't have full range flexion, tight shoulders or lats that prevent the elbow from being raised high enough to create a proper shelf on the shoulder for the bar to sit, and wrist extension flexibility although I hardly see this. I'd highly recommend you try to sort out any/all of these flexibility issues rather than relying solely on the compression support of wrist wraps. A good place to start for learning how to mobilize this position would be to youtube search kelly starrett front rack mobility.
That's a good point. My rack position is not what it should be, and I do need to work on it. All the weight is on my shoulders, but I don't have the arm/elbow flexibility to bring my elbows high. That said, there are plenty of movements that still put pressure on my wrists that the wraps have helped mediate.
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On 1/17/2018 at 8:46 AM, Garmil said:
I’m not buying the money aspect of the original post. You don’t need a 5k 2011 in limited. A good limited shooter with a basic Glock shooting major is also going to be around the same spot as that carry optics setup in the overall.
If there are $4K CO guns, people will start buying them. Lots of people call it poor man's open, which I don't think is wrong. Some people prefer dots, but can't afford shooting Open, or go through the hassle, but the top guns in the game right now are polymer guns, and the steel DA/SA guns are now catching on. I think the polymer just got the head's up on the game because that's what people carry.
Shane won Ltd Nationals with a Glock, so yeah you don't need a 5K gun in limited.. I'm just one of those suckers that does buy the expensive guns because they're beautiful and I like them haha.
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I just wanted to point out that last year I started using wrist wraps (support straps, whatever you call them), and it has helped keep my wrists pain-free when shooting. I like to do front squats, clean and jerks, benching, lifts like that that can put pressure on the wrist. Many times I would leave the gym with my wrists hurting from being stretched too much, and that would translate to paint during dry-fire or shooting.
Let me tell you, wrist-wraps were the best $15 I have spent for my health. It makes a world of a difference, and if you like lifting weights, you need to get you some. I'm trying to think long term to avoid arthritis.
Proper shoe insoles, weight lifting belt (for heavy full body lifts) and knee sleeves also make a difference in staying injury free!
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On 1/21/2018 at 4:12 PM, hitman_usmc said:
Glad to see so many metal heads. Most people have no idea what I'm talking about when I mention parkway drive, for today, killswitch, Amon Amarth, becoming the archetype, in flames, etc.
I've been a metalhead since I was a freshman in high school. Only had one or two friends that listened with me, most other people just said "why do you listen to that angry music."
Still don't know why it sounds good, but I love the intensity. It's aural caffeine. I think my mom thought it would be a phase, but 10+ years later, I'm still going strong!
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On 11/30/2017 at 7:57 AM, ericm said:
I believe your statement actually supports the 1 on / 1 off argument more than it supports the half day argument.
You attribute Ft. Benning's success to " lots of voluntolds helping reset...".
If Ft. Benning DID NOT have the help resetting that you mention, how much time would it take an 11 man squad to shoot a stage with everyone on the squad working? I'm guessing just over an hour.
Do you want to shoot your 4 stages per day back to back with no break and no time to reconfigure gear, get ammo or a drink from the car??? (and I mean, the MOMENT your squad is done with a stage, the next stage is calling everyone for the stage briefing & walkthrough while they finish shooting the last couple of shooters from the previous squad - TIME IS TIGHT! GO GO GO!)
Or, do you want to shoot your 4 stages using 1 on / 1 off and still be finished around the 2:30 - 3:30 mark, and have time between stages to reconfigure, etc.
I know what I would choose.
ericm
No, the fact that competitor resetting was minimal made a significant impact on whether on-off works well. All other on-off matches I have shot take significantly longer. For squads that size, 90 minutes is a more accurate estimate of time it would take for a squad to move through. Conservatively let's add 30 minutes to each squad, and they ran 8 squads each day at each bay.... that's FOUR more hours. So now people finish shooting as they sun is setting or already set, which is what I've experience at other matches.
As for rushing to get ready during an AM/Pm schedule... yes, sometimes there is a little bit of that. But at most matches, I'd be pissed if I was stuck on the range the entire day. Take Multigun Nationals for example, part of why I love that much so much is that there is lots of time to go do activities around town, including one or two nights where your squad doesn't start until the afternoon so there is plenty of time to go out to the casinos or a good meal. Ending at 5-6pm and starting at 7-8 does NOT allow for that. So unless you can guarantee squads are finishing up at 2pm with an on-off schedule (which I doubt is possible without resetting help), I'd prefer AM/Pm.
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IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!
It's absolutely beautiful, currently sitting in Cali jail for 10 days, but I'll stay busy to make it go fast. Atlas included a detailed sheet with trigger weight, spring weights, specific characteristics of my gun, etc.
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Goals:
GM in Limited, GM in Open. (don't really care how I get there, because I consider my match performances more important than my class)
Top 10 at Multigun Nationals
Top 25 at whichever Handgun Nationals I end up shooting.
Doing that by doing more dry-firing sessions. (shooting for 15 min/day) I have found that short, focused sessions are easier to stick with. I am over doing 45-60 minutes like I used to do. Also lifting/exercising intensely for 6 days a week. my lifting goal is to hit the 1K club. I started this regimen 3 months ago, but I've already seen increases of 30 on my bench, 50 on my deadlift, and 30 on my squat.
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Wage War, Parkway Drive, For Today, Fit for a King.
heavy, fast and loud
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It has the potential to be one of the coolest things ever. Bringing high-end semi-custom 2011's more mainstream and affordable, and "usable" with quick change kits is a good idea.... as long as it works.
I personally wouldn't invest that much money into a a product that hasn't been proven with time. But, I hope some people do so that I can hear about how they like it haha
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I'm not familiar with what's happening other than what that news story says, but Adam is still working hard on guns, and he is not the only gunsmith at Atlas. Worst case scenario, guns get pumped out a little slower for the time being, but I know they just shipped my gun today. It was disassembled and needed test firing a week ago as a reference, so everything is still rolling as usual.
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Just now, Steelix said:
Lucky. When did you order yours. Just want to know how far back mine is.
early Oct IIRC. Had two topends built so it probably added some time as well.
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Just got an email that mine is complete! OH BOY
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I like two of the main motivations: be more inclusive and assist with ease of setup.
Pete is working hard to help MD make better matches. By making smaller targets (other target styles still allowed), you can bring them closer, and therefore shorten reset time. Also, by giving people option to shoot matches, we lower the barriers to entry a little bit, which is a great thing for everyone.
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15 minutes ago, SeattleDude said:
Can you explain the concept of Minor Open please.
Steel and 3-gun
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I don't suspect this is the case, but if you're focus is on 3-gun and you don't care about being overly competitive in USPSA, there are plenty of benefits to 9mm. I know several solid 3-gunners that use a 9mm 2011, and just shoot Ltd Minor with it. As for the resale, there is a market for custom 9mm 2011's... the 3-gunners, so don't let the resale argument sway you.
On the other hand, I shot .40 minor in 3-gun for a year and did just fine, the recoil impulse is actually preferably in my opinion, but the extra round capacity and cost was enough for me to switch to 9mm in 3-gun.
I vote .40, but I don't think you'll regret going 9mm as much as everyone else says.
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2 hours ago, NoSteel said:
All of the information provided should be taken as a whole to help you in your decision.. Best advice I can give if you REALLY want the Titan and also run the ammo you indicated,. Call Atlas and talk to Adam... He'll answer any questions you have straight up and give you any help you need in making the best decision for you. In the end if you do go the way you indicated,. You'll have a high quality handgun you'll enjoy shooting / owning....
Very true. Call up Atlas and speak with Adam.
Atlanta Arms makes fantastic ammo, and their premium stuff is definitely more accurate than my handloads. If I was very wealthy, I'd shoot factory all day too. Btw, I have a Titan on the way. Typically I shoot coated .40 in practice and shot Atlanta Arms factory in majors. Next year, I'll be switching bullets and shooting my loads in matches, since it is just too expensive to shoot factory for me.
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13 hours ago, Steelix said:
Great to hear, I know I talked to him for over a half hour before pulling the trigger on ordering a Chaos. I was surprised when answered the phone and tooked the time to talk after the shop was closed.
I've had a similar experience in the several times I've talked to him. He always seems genuinely interested in talking about guns, the sport, and life!
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Here's my future baby!
It's getting shipped with a Titan top-end as well, as seen in the picture.
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little late, but Stage Zero Shooting Supply has 15% off storewide(except firearms and ammo), and it seems its running until the end of today. code: BETHANKFUL15
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On 11/2/2017 at 12:55 PM, wtturn said:
This is literally the only time I've ever seen anyone criticize or complain about the half day format.
Half day is vastly superior to any other format for the average section match (9-12 stages).
Why would I want to spend sunup to sundown on the range of I don't have to? Full day means you're worn out for your last few stages. Half day means you're able to get in your groove and stay fresh for all stages.
Half day means I can avoid a night in a hotel.
Half day means you can watch other notable guys shoot the stages before or after your relay.
Half day is enlightenment.I, too am a big fan of half-day format. On-off is a lot of wasteful time. BUT Fort Benning is an example of how full-day on-off can work well. Squads started at 0730 and 0830 and the vast majority of everyone was done shooting by 2pm each day. Now, granted I don't think this is doable at most matches because Fort Benning had lots of voluntolds helping reset, so 11 person squads could blow through a stage in 45-50 minutes, mostly unheard for a 3-gun match.
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Just shoot open. We don't need another division.
Also USPSA is a very successful organization, so don't be crapping on it. It is good for action shooting sports and the competition world. The whole 3-gunners vs pistol shooters feud is pointless and immature.
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5 minutes ago, Benning said:
The Fort Benning Multi-Gun Challenge will be held 15-18 Nov 2018. 15th is Check in, zero day and time to look at the stages.
I will be there!
Everyone please go thank the sponsors and spend your money with them, and let them know you are sending business their way because they support great matches. Hopefully next year's table will be as good or better, but we have to do our job. Thanks to the hard work of Benning MWR for organizing those sponsors.
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On 11/27/2017 at 6:52 AM, Gooldylocks said:
With the holes, it may not cycle minor unless you put a lighter spring in it. The gun should be very very soft and most likely very flat as well.
However, since you are already reloading, it wouldn't be difficult to order a jug of slow powder (HS6, Silh, AA7, etc) and a case of light bullets and just load major. Load in batches for either gun, then just reset the dies when you want to switch.I would recommend getting a second set of magazines, but I would imagine that your existing 9mm magazines will work in the meantime. Just know that different guns may like slightly different dimensions on the feed lips. I have several 9mm magazines that I've been using for 3-gun, and I am working on getting more to keep with my Chaos that is being built, but as you know they are expensive! Trying to get to the point where I have a set of 6 for 3-gun, maybe 3 practice magazines, and a separate set of 6 for my Chaos. It'll probably take me awhile to get there though.
Regarding the loads, I plan on using factory ammo for practice in my Chaos. The ammo that I get is very hot minor loads. I have a friend that uses the same ammo in his matches. So yes you could use other 9mm loads, you just may need to swap the recoil spring.
New Atlas Open 2011
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