Rocket35

Very cool!

Congrats on picking up that great looking blaster!

My draws are also about the same static as moving. I strive for consistancy over speed with the draw. A whole stage can be trashed by a bad draw. Today was Draw Drill day, so I thought I would put some moving draws in there. Currently I can hit a 6x9" steel target at 8 yards at a 1.00 partime with 95+% moving in all directions from hands at sides and surrender. 1.00 second static draws: Table top draws Strong hand only draws Barricade Draw- both sides My best consistant Weak hand draw was 1.30 seconds and the best table draw with a reload was 1.60 seconds. When ever possible I start moving with my left foot as well. I focus on ripping the gun out of the holster and getting to the two handed grip as fast as possible. I find myself looking for that front sight on target as soon as the beep is heard.

Impressive Dave- WTG!

I really like these little targets. It helps to simulate distance since the bb's are most accurate within about 8 yards or so. But I think I will be set the targets back to 6-7-8 yards next time. I want to figure out at what distance the smaller size replicates.

Yup the targets are in their new catalog and on their website HERE. Yeah I am only shooting airsoft out here.

Ya gotta love how the creative mind thinks!

WOW- that is pretty amazing. Thanks for posting.

Here is what I have set-up so far. I plan on building some walls for mock stages and practice some higher round count stages with movement and such. You can read more about my testing of the mini Airsoft targets (seen in the picture) that I bought from CED in my Blog.

I have decided to have a 6" built to see what all the fuss is about. They look nice, but will see if the advantages on paper translate to real world performance for me. I would say go with a 6" and hang onto that Edge just in case. You could sell either one in a hot minute for the right price when you decide which platform is best for you.

Here are a few pictures for those that think all New Mexico is desert. Took these at work with the cell phone. And here is one when I was attending the academy in Sante Fe...

Video interview with Rob Leatham... http://www.tacticalgunfan.com/index.php?op...5&Itemid=74

Don't mean to drift the thread- but, since you asked, here are a few things in my blog: http://rocketsshootingjournal.blogspot.com...my-airsoft.html

WTG Chris! Now you can afford to shoot more!

Oh and BTW you get free shipping at Evike when you purchase over $100.

That is if you already own one. Consider the cost of a .22 conversion with 6 magazines: Marvel Unit 2= $320 Magazines= $258 TOTAL= $578 WE- Hi-Capa= $90 Magazines= $150 TOTAL= $240 So that is far less than half the cost of the unit and mags....now lets look at ammo... 5K of .22 ammo= $217.90 (Graf&Sons) Win Expert 5K of Airsoft bb's= $48 (Evike) Gas & bb's Obvious cost savings here! So the grand totals with 5K rounds are: .22 conversion $795.90 Airsoft $288.00 That is a savings of $507.90 per 5,000 rounds. I shoot that in about a month with my Airsoft guns. I don't know about you, but that sounds like a huge cost saver to me...Never mind the cost of gas and time going to the range= $PRICELESS$ That is more of a deterent than people take into consideration. I can just go out to the backyard with the airsoft. It would take 1-2 hours round trip to go to a range to shoot my .22 conversion (about $15-20 in gas per trip). And lugging and setting up and tearing down the targets and props everytime takes more time....this way I can leave my "range" setup in my backyard.

Using regular propane isn't worth it in my experience for several reasons: 1. It smells like hell 2. It cost additional money to equip with adapters, tanks, silicone and such 3. It is a pain in the ass filling and refilling 4. Silicone needs to be added or your seals will puke- see reason #3 5. It wears the gun out faster, and doesn't have as good of mileage per charge. These are just my experiences. I found it was easier just getting the Airsoft gas. You can get better prices at Evike than $12/5K for bb's and gas is the best price on the web I have found. Adding the cost of the gun and equipment associated is, IMHO, unrealistic in equating the shot cost. You don't hear of people figuring the cost of their custom gun, belt, reloading equipment etc when they figure out the cost of their reloaded ammo...And as far as the .22 conversion option, the conversions cost several times more than that of Airsoft.

Here are some options from Evike.com I have been happy with my WE Hi-Capa though. It would be a great compramise.

Many of the airsoft today come standard with metal slides. The ones I use have the aluminum slides.

I have been as guilty of "trying to go fast" as much as anyone. What I have been finding that works best for me is improving my movement and speeding up the non-shooting tasks. Then take the time necessary to shoot each target. It is tough to break out of that "hoser" mentality. And I still have a few relapses. In practice, try working on shooting groups and long range El Presidente drills. And improve your mental rehearsal to include seeing perfect sight alignment and sight picture of each shot on the stage.

Either buy a Para type or Glock. Maybe one of each? They are relitively cheap. I don't think there is a need for alot of "upgrades". I shoot my airsoft stock.

Definitely both, with a premium going to points at your natural speed. Consistancy wins.

According to the manufacture of the gas I use, you get approximately 1200~3000 rounds on an average standard size Airsoft gas gun per can. I have been averaging about 1200 rounds. The mags on the WE Hi-Capa seem to hold up to one charge per 30 rounds. That depends on the pace and intensity of your practice routine. If you are shooting bill drills, the mag will get too cold too quickly to shoot all 30 rounds generally. But I have 6 mags to eliminate waiting for them to warm up again. On regular movement drills or transition practice drill I don't experience this problem. I can shoot a 400 round practice session in less than an hour. The nice thing is no jams associated with many of the picky .22 conversions out there.

Some quick math produces a shot cost of .0031 cents per shot, for a total of $15.94 per 5K... That is alot of practice, I don't care who you are! You can buy these components at Evike.com in bulk and save $$$. And as Bkeeler mentioned no gasoline going to a range.