Ben Stoeger

I thought I was the only one getting distracted.

God I love call ID. If I dont recongnize the number, I dont pick up.

I about 1/4 of the way done with my 4 year plan to get good. I will come update this thread in a few years and let you know how it went. Later, Ben

Banjo, Care to explain the frisking? Why did they do this? I should also point out that if they have the right sort of person frisking me, I wouldn't really mind. I may even like it. Later, Ben

I hope not to shoot anyone, including myself.

Gotta love Big_boys....

If some guy who shoots really really well thinks its somehow cool to be a sharpshooter, I guess thats fine with me. There are no prizes at stake anyway. The classification system ends up being what YOU (as a shooter) make it. If you shoot every so often to get grouped with people of like ability, that is one thing. If you practice it and want to really kick ass on it thats another. If you sand bag it because you wan't to be a marksman, then that is something else. I don't agree with people doing it, but there isn't really a solution is there? If you run into a sandbagger, just realize that he is a jerk, and move on with your life.

One day at the range I just "willed" it to happen. I forced myself to drive the gun aggressivly towards the next target to fire the shot. I haven't looked back since. Just keep up the dry fire and you will make it happen.

I think you are good to go.

Harry Callahan: We're not just going to let you walk out of here. Crook: Who's "we", sucker? Harry Callahan: Smith, and Wesson, and me. -Sudden Impact

Am I missing someting?

I have noticed this same gap between so many like Eric and the Big Dawgs. I guess thats why they are big dawgs....

"i'll, I'll set the building on fire..."

Thanks for the kind words Rick. Despite my lead at the end, I had a really bad start to the day. I had a really nasty jam that I lost about 7 seconds on. I also had 2 procedurals. All this in the first 3 stages I shot. I knew I was in pretty deep shit right there. So I got my act together and went on a rampage for the last 6 stages, and things turned out ok. I watched Darryl shoot a stage. Very very impressive. Later, Ben

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DOOD! Where do I sign up!

I shoot a 92, and I love it. Some things you might want to consider: The Vertec comes with a shorter trigger. It is designed for smaller hands. If you find this to small, a standard sized trigger would be good. LTT had a great holster on the market before they closed shop. A very similar one can be found at Wilson Combat. (Tactical Assualt Holster) The E2 Mag bumpers and extended mag releases are awesome. You can get them from beretta. A Trigger job is pretty much a must. I think most people go with a 16lbs hammer spring. The Stock Vertec sights do shoot to a different POA then the Brigadeer sights do. They hit a bit higher up on the target. If you don't like that you may need a new front. Later, Ben Stoeger

That is a way better run than before. Its a pretty cool feeling to shoot something solid, at a realistic pace, and feel slow doing it. Then you look at the timer, and it isnt as bad as you think. Later Ben

I would be a very proud guy if they threw out a classifer for me because it was to high! Nice shooting man. What was the stage you shot?

As I said before, If I shot a single stack, or was just plain better, I would probobly go witch TAC loads in some match situations. Later Ben

Ok here are the results, Broken down by type of reload and direction of movement. Movement TAC RWR Foreward 4.1 4.8 Backward 4.6 5.1 Lat Left 4.0 4.5 Lat Right 3.8 4.4 Ok boxes were 13 feet apart. On the foreward and backward movement strings there was a 20 yard (simulated) shot and a 6 yard (simulated) shot. On the backward string the near target was shot first, and the foreward movement was opposite. Both targets on lateral movement were 5 yards (simulated). I fired two shots per target, then reloaded and moved. The TAC load was more fumble prone than RWR. One other note, I have not practiced "Tac" loading NEAR as much as RWR, but I am proficient (not anything special) in the technique. Hope this helps, Ben EDIT: I cant get the damn spacing to work right on the above stats... sorry

Rick, For the Downloading thing, I was speaking about COF's that don't specifically instruct it. If you download to gain competitive advantage when the COF doesn't specify, It is my interpritation of the rules that you would get an FTDR. From the IDPA rulebook, one thing that constitutes an FTDR "Purposely committing a procedural error because your score will be better" Please note that if it is an accident, that is a totally different story. As for the TAC vs RWR thing, I agree with you and Burkett. I don't think the TAC is a good idea. However, I will try the drill you suggested and report my results on here in a little bit. Later

A couple things on this: I think if someone accidentaly downloads (less than full capacity) it would be a procedural penalty. If they did it intentionally, that would be an FTDR. In certain situations, many shooters think a TAC load has some advantages. If you need to move after reloading, a TAC load will sometimes be faster, as you can stow the mag on the run. I don't find this to be the case for me, becuase I have a double stack gun. I just fumble to often. If i shot a single stack though, it may be worth a shot. YMMV Later, Ben

Having a clear sense of what you intend to do really helps. I had this realization a couple months ago myself. I just formed this intent in my head and "turned it up". I was way faster and way more accurate than I have ever been since that day.

Once a day "isnt even really dry firing". I wonder what Steve will come on here and say...