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You might want to check out my Gunsmith's Facebook page, "OTTOCOMP'. His name is Otto Matyska and can be reached at 314-638-3327. Discuss with him your vision and budget. You may be pleasantly surprised.

I'm a fan of the Safariland 014.

Shoot safe and enjoy yourself. Don't overthink it with the stage descriptions. It always looks different in person. Marty A-7424

Safariland 014 holster and ELS system.

Years ago there were more long range shots in matches then there are today. I'm with Max Marty A-7424

Very subjective. Like asking what is the best pool cue? Good luck. Marty A-7424

Pact is a great product. I own a Mark IV timer/chronograph, purchased in 1987

I just looked at my 014. The retention is on the trigger guard. What makes you think it won't work on a STI Eagle? I shoot an old Caspian Hi-Cap with a round trigger guard and it works fine. It is the best holster I have ever used and at $100.00 how can you beat it. Your trigger guard is the same as a 2011 so I can't imagine it wouldn't work.,

Safariland 014 for me. BTW Mid South Shooting Supply had them on sale for $126.00.

I the same relationship with my gunsmith, Otto Matyska (Ottocomp). When I got my first open gun in 1987 he showed me how to take it apart, clean it and adjust the extractor. He told me that he knew I wasn't very mechanically inclined so if I broke something bring it in and it would be easier for him to fix it then instead of fixing what I screwed up. The hi-cap he built for me in 1993 is the gun I currently shoot. I replace the springs but the only things that have broken on the gun over the years have been a sear and the thumb safety and Otto replaced those promptly. At appx. 65k rounds I am on my second extractor. Yup I know my limitations. Marty A-7424

The Guy you may want to talk to about a custom comp is Otto Matyska (Ottocomp) in St. Louis. Extensive knowledge of the CZ platform. 314-638-3327.

Awe, you guy's are making me blush! The reason I still compete is because of all the great people I have met in the 26 years I have been ivolved in this great sport. And Ron, your are correct... I don't take the misses or no shoots as hard as when I started! At these larger matches I purposly don't squad with people I generally shoot with at local matches. It gives me the opportunity to meet new people. Thanks everybody for your support and prayers sent to Gary's friend. Marty Geringer A-7424

Paul, My sincere appreciation for all the work you are doing at the Nationals. It is great for us guys that wish they were out there to get a real taste of the match. Thanks again! Marty A-7424

I have thought about this post for a week now and hopefully this won't sound like a rant but here goes. I have shot an Aimpoint starting with the 5000 on a single stack open gun and have NEVER shot a different brand sight in USPSA competition. Shooting the old Aimpoints is kind of my trademark locally. The pistol in my pic is a 1993 Caspian Hi Cap that started with a 5000 on it using a modified battery cap by Dick Heinie to hold an extra battery. Dot briteness was the biggest issue on these scopes. This scope lasted about 3 years and Aimpoint came out with the shorter Comp model. They had an upgrade program at the time and I upgraded to this scope in pretty blue and switched to a modified Red Buff scope mount. I bought a rescomp battery cap later in this scopes life and this scope lasted until early sometime in 2009 when the diode went out. I knew the extra battery would eventually kill the diode. Sent it back to Aimpoint and in about 2 months got the scope back with the unrepairable note. Called to discuss options and they were only interested in selling their new Micro $600.00 scope with only a 4moa dot. I was used to shooting a 10 moa dot. I expresed my concern about the dot size more than the cost and mounting issues. I was told B. J. Norris was doing great with the 4moa and I replie that B. J. had 22 year old eyes and I had 52 year old eyes......If they would have had a 7 or 10 moa dot I probably would have paid the 600.00 and got a new mount for the gun. I got lucky and on another forum found a pretty blue comp XD model in 10moa and gladly paid $225.00 for it. This dude was bright and looked brand new and the batteries seemed to last forever. I shot the 2010 nationals with this scope. In late 2011 I was having intermittent dot issues per a conversation with John sent the scope back. Got the scope back in 2 weeks unrepairable. I told John I would gladly pay to have this scope fixed.. No go. Aimpoint Micro the only option. I again got lucky and found a silver Comp C SM with a 7moa dot and paid?? You guessed it! $225.00. This scope is a little heavier a little heavier and not as clean as the other scopes but is working fine and the thing looks bullet proof... But my pretty blue XD is still in the box waiting for me to find a hero to fix it. If aimpoint called today and said send us $300.00 and we will fix the blue XD I would reply XD and check are in the mail! IMO Aimpoint has their hands full with the Military Contract and really couldn't care less about the the sporting part. If they cared they would consider putting a larger dot in one of there current models. It kills me to say this as like I said shooting the Aimpoint is my trademark and I would have gladly PAID to have these scopes repaired. I have never saw a C-More that I liked better, but, it the Comp C SM goes out and I can't find another one real quick.. There will be a C-More Serendipity on the gun.. Marty Geringer A-7424

Depending on which Aimpoint it is, I would like an opportunity to make an offer on it, if you are contemplating switching to a C-more. Marty A-7424

I was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma and had my left kidney and a 9 pound tumor removed in January 2007. I was told at that time that I could never be cured. I will start chemo cycle 92 tomorrow. I have had and continue to have all the issues you are experiencing. My biggest concern is the neuropathy and am very careful drawing the gun. I think the exercise program to help get your stamina back is a good idea. I'm 55 years old and have shot the open division since I joined the USPSA in 1987 and am nowhere near as competitive as I used to be. That didn't stop me from shooting the Area 5 match last weekend. I would never consider shooting 14 stages in one day anymore so I shot the match in 2 half days. I pick and choose the matches more carefully now and usually squad with guys that watch out for me. Running is tough as I feel my legs are in quicksand most of the time but I do the best I can. I will not compete the next 2 weekends under any conditions as I will have 2 chemo sessions during this time and would be too tired to enjoy the match. After 26 years I do this for pleasure and if I get to the point where I feel that I am unsafe competing I will hang it up. Chemo brain is a real issue and as the day goes on I tend to loose some focus on stage planning and just concentrate on getting my hits. Good luck on your journey. Marty A-7424

I don't see anywhere in this post that anybody admitted to using equipment that was/ is illegal in the division he shot. If that was the case and he self reported later, collected his award and went to the prize table, all I see in this post is someone rubbing our noses in it.I've drawn my own conclusions and everybody else can also. Marty A-7424 I hope the conclusion you drew was that Latech is completely full of it and not the subject of this thread. Completely a different person we are talking about. He's just being (trying to be?) funny. Not the conclusion I drew as he said he was the gentlemen mentiond in the OP's original post. Forgive me as I am old and have trouble understanding this posting thing when people don't post under their real names and take credit for doing things they don't do. Kind of remindes me of the Doodie Forum...... I guess I was trolled! Marty A-7424

I don't see anywhere in this post that anybody admitted to using equipment that was/ is illegal in the division he shot. If that was the case and he self reported later, collected his award and went to the prize table, all I see in this post is someone rubbing our noses in it. I've drawn my own conclusions and everybody else can also. Marty A-7424

In the Kansas City area I would suggest you call Bob Hunter at 816-284-0545. I understand Bob is semi-retired now but if you contact him he might be able to help. If you want a longer drive you could call Otto Matyska at Ottocomp here in St. Louis. 314-638-3327. You will be hard pressed to find a better gunsmith anywhere on the planet. Good Luck! Marty A-7424

Nice looking shoe!

Kita, I've worn soccer shoes since I started competition shooting. Should be easy to find a female version. If you are ok with the big lug football cleats I would go with a conventional soccer shoe. If you find that the big cleats bother your feet on the hard ground I would suggest a 'turf type' soccer shoe, which I prefer. Not as good in the mud as the bigger lugs but seem to be a good compromise for me. Enjoy Marty A-7424

Same with me. When I started in 1987 there was one division, open. Still shoot a hi-cap that was built for me in 1993. That was open gun number 4. 4 new guns in 6 years, that was how fast the open guns evolved back then. Marty A-7424

Otto Matyska shot the first Hi-Cap at a USPSA Nationals in 1988 or 1989 at PASA. I think it was 1989. It was a prototype gun in .38 Super and he cast the frame himself. The magazines came from Europe and held 19 rounds. The gun had a semi-profile compensator with multiple chambers and ports. The mag funnel was integrated into the frame and was huge. The gun also had a pivot trigger. The frame is at Otto's shop now with a few cracks in it. The gun had easily 100k through it at a 180 or better power factor as major was 175 at the time. I personally shot around 500 rounds out of the gun. The frame has a striking resembalance to a Caspian Hi Cap...... Which is the brand of Hi-Cap Otto built for me in 1993 and I continue to shoot. Otto is still in business and is as busy as ever. I'm proud to call him a friend! Marty A-7424