StuckinMS

Generally I help RO at local matches so I try to hand it to someone else 1 shooter before me so I can gain some focus. My son seems to be in constant focus. He actually, from shooting single stack, is good at stage break down. Shooting minor in limited is a set back. I would try to change that. Sometimes it helps to walk the stages behind the walls to get a clearer visual of those hidden targets. I count shots per shooting spot during my walk through and plan my reloads in relation. Never try to force yourself into a 1 for 1 situation. It is usually better to perform an extra reload on the move than to get caught having to reload standing still. You seem to be doing good considering you only havd 70 matches in. I also like to squad with much better shooters(Almost all are better than myself) just to watch how each one attacks a stage, copes with a malfunction, etc. Then I don't necessarily try to run with them but just mimick their plan and see how it works for me. I am the odd guy sometimes, I like shooting right to left instead of left to right. Lots of practice will tell you where your strengths lie and what method works best for you. Once you determine those 2 things just practice that weak area until you can put it in the strength column and so on. You will get there.

I concur! Often at local matches same people squad together and become "too" comfortable and get lax on the rules. It should very much so, be avoided. It's a huge misjudgment on all parties for that to happen. No one wants to spend time and money traveling to a larger match to DQ. So do yourself a favor at your local, and make sure everyone practices keeping full compliance within the rules.

Very cool!

Without knowing you exact level of experience, I would say it is a mix between what hi power jack said and just putting too much conscience effort into executing your plan perfectly , too fast for yourself. Slow it down! Learn how to developed great stage plans, remember that smooth is fast, breathe and execute at your level. Push past your level only in practice. Shave some time for the match and be smooth. Experience will naturally increase your efficiency and lower your times. Get your hits, shoot clean and smooth! You got this?

Amazing how gun owners become their best friend when we are there in their time of need. ?

Welcome to the forum Philly! Gun ownership and competition is way cooler than those lefty people want everyone to know! You should find plenty of info on here for you.

Good for you Stick! Turning those negatives into motivation to concentrate on other things can be a huge asset!

Finally made A class. Almost skipped into Master but fell just short.

Spoken by one of the greatest pistol shooters in the universe. So true.

The 5.25 competition model Springfield Armory 9mm is a great production gun also.

Amen! Smooth is fast.

I use the blue Wilson shock buffs. Just change it out every 2 months and keep rolling.

Congrats!

We thank God and him for his service to our country! God bless the family he served as well!

Lol. You should always be weary of the stage plan your competitors give you....especially if they are shooting after you in the line up! Bottom is quickest, just learn how to do it. Main thing is to go 1 for 1, obviously.

I will buy it and go through it so you don't have to worry about it. I would go it for you, not for me. Just how nice I am.

Started and still use the xdm 5.25 competition for production and love it!

Cool! Glad to know that state still has some pro gun supporters! Welcome!

"The pessimists see difficulty in every opportunity, the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty " Winston Churchill

Change your powder. Those pressure signs are no good and your load evidently is not going to work for you. Some variance from batch to batch is expected, although you state they are the same batch, but going from no pressure signs to lots of pressure would keep me away from that powder.

He should have been DQ'D before the AD. The safety must be engaged anytime gun is loaded and holstered. You learned 3 lessons to avoid in 1 match. Enjoy the sport, shoot safely, and welcome to uspsa!

Congrats on figuring it out! I am legally blind in my left eye and getting there with my right. I just close my left eye. It took lots of dry fire to train the habit, but it saved me from throwing away some nice toys!

I only have a Mr bullet feeder, but can load about 1200 per hour if I try. I use a RCBS lockout die also.

Just plain awesome.

Welcome Utah!