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Just got a UPS shipping notification for my order from wideners.

That could be really interesting because if the avatar speed is constant, so you could compare times and learn how to break down stages.

I work as an online marketing consultant doing mostly search engine optimization work. If that sounded like gobbledy-gook to you, what it means is that I recommend changes to websites so that people can find them in Google, Yahoo, etc. I've been toying with the idea of using some of my spare time to help firearm related websites in exchange for ammo/equipment.

I ordered some large pistol from wideners on the 10th and my card was charged yesterday. Not sure when they'll be delivered. I tried ordering some from Natchezss a week ago and after a couple of days they told me "oh sorry, they're actually out of stock" but they still haven't refunded my card :/

I don't worry about the reset, just the prep. After breaking the shot, I extended my trigger finger out to just before it comes off the trigger face, then pull back to prep it again. I think more about being consistent on how far out my finger extends than trying to feel the reset.

That's hilarious!

I'm interested in doing that locally. I inquired at one of the local ranges, but the bay and equipment rental was cost prohibitive for me, unless I can get a small group of guys together. If the group gets too big, then I won't get enough trigger time - I know that sounds selfish...

I've also experienced a complete opposite of this effect, where in preparing for something, like a match, where I'm gathering equipment, clothes, snacks, drinks etc. It seems like I've only spent 5 mins getting ready, but 45 mins has gone by while I'm pottering around. I wonder if anticipation* has something to do with it. For instance, when I'm shooting 4 steel plates, I know where they are, the order in which I'll take them and what I'm expecting (sight picture) in order to make that happen. When I'm getting ready, it's not planned to the same amount of detail. I know I have to do a bunch of things, but the order and precise detail is not planned or anticipated. So perhaps in the case of the steel plates, since I've already mentally rehearsed the event, my conscious mind can step aside and let the subconscious deliver. How many times have you driven to work and before you know it, you're exiting the car? Time flew, because you've driven there so many times that even a hugely complex series of tasks like driving happens in your subconscious. * Duane, I practiced martial arts for a number years and was told, that there are 3 levels, or stages of skill. The first is where you see the attack, block, then counter. The second is where you see the attack, block and counter at the same time. The third is where you see the attack and counter, striking your opponent before they've delivered their attack, so there's no need for you to block. Also about reacting to the coffee cup, a recent incident comes to mind. My 2 year old when she was about 18 months was standing on the couch (which we always discourage), she ended up close to the arm and bounced/leapt over the arm of the couch. I caught her by her ankle, preventing a possible nasty injury. Immediately afterwards I remember seeing her jump, her legs in the air and seeing her trajectory, knowing that she was going to land on the wooden floor. Without thinking, I reached out and grabbed her ankle - I can recall it in vivid detail.

Hey Bill And there I was thinking that those glocks were unreliable when I started seeing you racking rounds. Glad you got it fixed so quickly and cheaply. It was great shooting with you. Reuben

It's like a finger pointing to the moon. Don't look at the finger, else you'll miss all that heavenly glory.

Anyone play with these 15 round mags for the P14? http://www.cdnninvestments.com/paorp14451ma.html

Having no military or boyscout background, I think I'd prefer a certificate to hang in my man cave.

The first time I shot IDPA at an indoor match, my father-in-law got me on tape with a camcorder. I posted the videos on google video (before youtube was really popular) and asked for some feedback here. I got some great tips and they definitely helped my game. Just the other day I searched again for those videos as I hadn't seen them in a long time.. it's nice to see yourself progress.

Ahh haa.. that's the reference in my first post, but I only saw the trailer.. I really wanted to see the show. Thanks for bringing it up again, I'll try and find it again. Thanks.

I ordered 10K Winchester small rifle primers from Wideners about a month ago. The online inventory indicated 12 boxes available, then I placed my order it dropped by 10 to 2 boxes available. My credit card was charged the next day. Several weeks later they called and advised they did not have any in stock and it would be 6 to 9 months before restocking. Initially they wanted to put me on the waiting list. I preferred to get a credit on my card. Hope you have better luck. Bill oh... thx for the info....

Jack: In '99 I moved from the UK to CT to start a company with a bunch of guys I didn't know. This was all based on a very solid verbal commitment of funding from a well known "friend" of one of the guys. 2 days after I arrived, the offer was withdrawn. We worked hard, learned and adapted. 2 years later I was working in the travel industry in PA when 9/11 hit. The airline industry was in major turmoil, it seemed all the airlines were filing chapter 11 and my visa was due to expire soon. I worked hard, learned and adapted. 2 years later I was living in Pittsburgh and married with a step daughter. The company was acquired and I was laid off, but got a job in a different industry but with much less pay. I worked hard, learned and adapted. 2 years later I got a new job in Columbus OH and moved the family and pets. I now have another 2 little ones and I'm slowly taking root here. Moving is stressful, I completely understand, but think of it as an adventure and learn from everything in the past. What's ahead is new and should be seen as an opportunity. Sometimes for me the move wasn't always financially better, but it was another step along the way and I believe every step made me a better person. Learn and adapt and good luck!

I just ordered 10k cci large pistol from wideners.com the other day, waiting on delivery...

I've heard (can't recall the source) that when people are in an excited state, their perception of events speeds up, making it seem like time slows down. Well after hitting google a couple of times I came across this article: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlere...i?artid=2110887 They performed some tests and found that your rate of perception doesn't speed up, but the part of your brain that records the memory of the event becomes more active, so you remember more.

Thanks for the responses. When I replay a portion of a stage I just shot last weekend in my mind, I also remember another thing. The targets were perhaps 4 or 5 feet away and perhaps a foot apart, slightly lower than my own body level. On the buzzer, I was looking at the A zone of the left target, drew and broke the first shot before I had fully extended my arms to my usual position. I saw the slide recoil, come back and broke the second shot, then transitioned to the target on the right. At this point my arms were now outstretched to their normal position, but my eyes were still focussed on the A zone. I'm not at the level where I'm counting or worry about tenths of a second, that's not my intent behind this. I'm also aware that what I think or feel a certain method may be faster, is not always the case. Unfortunately at the time I didn't have the presence of mind to ask to RO to display the splits on the timer. I did do a reshoot, so I could have tried using the sights and see if there was any noticeable difference. I guess I need some range time to figure it out and experiment... explore..

On very close targets I've noticed that I now focus on the target and see my slide in my peripheral vision. I'm not doing this consciously, but so far it seems to be working for me. I "think" that I can transition faster because my eye focus is already "out there". I guess I need to go re-read Brian's book which talks about the different types of sight focus.

After reading this and the linked threads, I ordered a couple of wolf springs (12 and 4lbs) for my para p14 (using 170PF loads). I used the 12lb spring today in a match at Rayners and really liked the difference in feel. The slide seemed to come back quicker and it didn't dip (or at least nowhere near as much) after the slide went back into battery. Previously I'd see the sights lift and disappear, come back in view, drop down below the rear sight, then come back up again.

I just look for AMERC and throw them away, everything else gets reloaded.

That bird gets around

Thx guys, I ordered a 12 and 14 from wolff, so I'll see how it goes.

I currently have a stock 16lb spring in my Para P14 and want to start loading up some ammo with this recipe. I'm guessing perhaps a 14 or 15lb recoil spring? My current load of 4.6gr of titegroup/230gr and 16lb recoil spring drops the cases about 2 feet from where I'm standing. Thx