anonymouscuban

Hey all. Not sure this is the correct sub forum to post his in but here goes. I've been working hard in DF and LF to improve my shooting. Have been using the concept of Accuracy vs. Speed vs. Match mode. I'm pretty new to the sport so I'm struggling to know if my Speed mode is actually Speed mode and not Match mode pace. There is a speed I can run where I get almost all Alphas. This is obviously too slow. This is Accuracy mode. But then there is what I think is Speed mode where I'm pushing my transitions and stuff so I'm throwing Charlies and the occasional Delta BUT... Is this really Speed mode? I'm trying to get over this idea that I'm gonna shoot all alphas. I admit that I get disappointed when I see charlies. I know Charlies are ok. But at what point are you getting too many charlies on a stage? I get that its gonna depend on the stage... partials, distance, swingers, etc. But in general. Or maybe I'm focusing on the wrong thing here. If I am, please set me straight. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

So I thought I would update you all on progress since you guys really stepped in with encouraging words and tips. Today, I was able to hit 1.1 sec par time on about 7 out of 10 reloads. 1.2 sec I can hit consistently now. If you recall, I was at 1.4 when I made this post. Couple of things I did that I think helped. First, I replaced my mag release with a Shadow 2 mag release. I think that shaved at least 1/10th off my time at least. I no longer have to adjust my grip slightly to reach it with the stock SP01 release. The other thing I did that I think helped is incorporating the Burkett load. Breaking the movement down into individual components and practicing each helped to really fine tune my movements. Lastly, I worked in slower reloads as well. What I did was start with a 2 sec par time. Run 2 sets at that time. Reduce by a tenth, run 2 sets. Rinse and repeat until I hit the point where I'm sloppy. Then back it up and practice at that time for a few sets. This has helped me stay relaxed it seems. When I tense up, it all goes to s#!t. LOL Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Tremendous help. I would say that dry fire practice has done more to improve my shooting than live fire. Unless I have a range in my backyard and unlimited ammo, there is no way I can practice enough in live fire. Dry fire allows me to practice 4 or 5 times a week at home. I can focus on running specific drills to improve aspects of my shooting. Dry fire has even helped to learn to shoot with both eyes open. Pick up my sights much quicker. Other fundamentals. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I follow the dry fire drills in Ben Stoegers dry fire book. I also do them in live fire. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Awesome. You should be fine then. As I said, I shot my first match in January. I shot my first pistol 3 years ago so I had a steep learning curve. I had a fantastic time at my first match. I read all the rules, several times, especially the safety rules. Just take your time and listen to the RO's instructions. Take your time and have fun. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

And this! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

How long have you been shooting in general? Are you comfortable drawing your pistol from a holster? How about reloads? All of the above with finger and muzzle safety discipline? I did my first competition in January. Of all stuff practiced and learned before hand, this is the stuff that really mattered. The shots were not all that difficult, at least not at the pace you will engage them in your first match. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Pretty awesome to see a vendor jump in and mix it up with us. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

That's good to hear. They're priced right so nice to know they're quality bullets as well. Nice to know you can load them longer than most RN bullets. I took some DG RN 135s out on Friday. Bullet plunked well in my SP-01 barrel at 1.135. Coating seemed nicer than Blue Bullets. The weight is pretty consistent on these. Average weight is actually 136gr with about 0.5gr variance. Don't have the data in front of me but I shot some test rounds last Friday. 3.2gr of tightgroup came in at 130 PF. Pretty accurate. Soft. One thing I noticed is they didn't stink of burning plastic like the Blue Bullets did. I assume it's the coating on DG is different. DG is hi-tek coating but I thought so was BB. Maybe not. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I have not but I just tried 135gr RN from DG Bullets. Shot very well out of my SP-01. Very accurate. Better than the Blue Bullets I tried. Coating was nicer. Very consistent weight took. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Did you try removing the pre and over travel screws on the trigger like George suggested? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I've only ever shot Production and I'm new at that but this seems like it would be the biggest transition moving from Production assuming you're shooting minor. A lot of the guys I shoot with shoot Limited. I really don't see much of a difference between they shoot a stage and I do aside from me having to plan for more mag changes. The big difference are those that are shooting major. Managing recoil is going to be the biggest change. Again, this is just my inexperienced observation. I could be wrong. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Yup. I've only been doing it in dry fire a few days and live fire today was a huge difference. Really great drill. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Thanks George! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Do this... see BE's post on Transition Drill 1. I think its stickied. Do the drill and message him with the results. He will then send you instructions for the 2nd part of the drill. Probably the best drill I've done for learning exactly what you are asking. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Cool. I will definitely begin adding the 2 micro drills into my routine. Maybe breaking the reload into two components and focusing on each separately will make it easier to improve each, so then improving the whole. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I figure these are GM level times but wanted to confirm. As I mentioned, I have already seen dramatic improvement in my times but also my repeatability with doing these dry fire drills. I know I still have much room to improve, I just wanted to get some perspective on the par times listed. The Reload Component drill has a micro drill where you do the Burkett Load. Haven't tried the micro drills but will add them as warm up. Thanks guys. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Hey all, So I follow Stoeger's dry fire training book. For the next couple of weeks, I'm focused on two drills: Reload Component Drill - Listed Part Time 1.0 sec Start with pistol aimed at target. At buzzer, eject and reload. Get the pistol back up with sight picture on target. Transition Component Drill - Listed Part Time 1.6 sec Start with hands at sides. At buzzer, draw and engage 3 targets with two rounds each. Targets at 10 yards, a yards apart. So my question is, what level shooter are these part times based on? Although I've improved substantially, these part times seem superhuman to me. My par times for each are 1.4 and 2.3 seconds respectively. Those times are repeatable, clean results. I can squeeze maybe a tenth or two more in speed mode but I feel very rushed and it's not repeatable or clean. I mean, I lose about a couple tenths of second just reacting to the buzzer. By the way, I'm shooting production with a CZ SP-01 so no magwell.

Yes. I have the extended firing pin in my pistol. As many told me, I concluded that the FTF were due to the primers not being seated correctly. I hosted my process since then and have fired roughly 500 rounds without one FTF. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tips. I just placed a bulk order of bullets on Saturday and have enough primers and powder to load at least 5000 rounds on hand. I am set for the next few months as far as supplies go. But to your point, I have to make sure I get in the habit of always have rounds on hand. Shouldn't be a problem. My goal of making A my first year competing is ambitious but that's the whole point. It will be tough but I think I can do it as long as I stick with my plan. I am dry fire a minimum of 4 times a week for 30 minutes. These are scheduled sessions. If I don't live by a schedule, its easier to put it off. The one big change I made recently is to actually follow a plan and document progress when dry firing. I have Stoeger's book and do his dry fire exercises but not really a routine. I may do this exercise today and another tomorrow, etc. I know myself and I need to be able to track and show progress to keep me motivated. Can't do that unless my practice is consistent and documented. By the way, I do have a shot timer. I bought one just before I started competing in January. Again, need some way to track progress. One thing I am also doing is I am getting back into weight lifting and exercise. I have weight trained is some way or another, consistently, since high school. Two years ago, I broke my neck (C7) in a surfing accident in New Zealand. I stopped lifting due to the injury. Fortunately, I recovered 100% but the time off really did a number to my motivation to exercise. I lost a bit of strength in my right shoulder and triceps due to the nerve injury and that really put me in a funk when I finally tried working out again. That all said, I have mentally dedicated myself to get back in shape. I think this will help me in my goal to reach A class a lot. USPSA requires a lot of athleticism if you want to reach top level. I figured that out after watching so many of the GMs in YouTube. I think the athletic side of things is really what separates great shooters from the middle of the pack. I'm really excited about what the rest of this year will bring. I haven't been this excited about a sport in a long time.

Ah man. Hopefully more stores will update their policy tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Such a great day for this California gun owner. Great deal on bullets and ordered 17 round mags for my CZ!! Its like Christmas in March! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I definitely learned a lesson that reloading needs your full attention. I added a LED light to the press and I've since made it a habit to visibly inspect every case after the powder measure step and then again just as I place the bullet on the case. I also check every round to make sure the primer is seated correctly by placing it on a flat surface and checking for wobble. It's working. Today I shot 550 rounds that I reloaded. Not one issue. No light primer strikes. All rounds cycled my gun well. No FTF or FTE. All around a great day. Also determined that I prefer the 135 gr bullet. Shoots well out of my gun. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

OK. Impossible to pass up this deal. Gonna order this afternoon. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk