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3 hours ago, ltdmstr said:
Not sure what I'll be missing out on. Is it the stage that's one popper and three paper targets? Or the one that's two poppers and three targets? Or some of the others? I can set that stuff up at home and shoot it all day long. Probably be about as exciting as shooting some bill drills. A single popper at 100 yards is challenging too. It doesn't make a good stage for a LII match.
Finishing ~60% of the winner and getting a feel for a match flavor other than what you're used to, I guess.
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1 minute ago, ltdmstr said:
I agree the IL match had a lot of high round count stages. But most were well thought out and gave the shooter some options on how to approach them. So it wasn't a total hosefest. As for the heat, etc., I was also pretty tired at the end. But it wasn't much different than any other big, single day match in the midwest this time of year. Just comes down to being in decent shape, being prepared, etc. For those who like small stages and low round count, that's great. One or two, is enough for a LII. Five seems excessive. Doesn't matter if those stages are "challenging," "interesting," or whatever you want to call them. For the WI match, half the stages = 58 rounds. That seems pretty unusual. And probably not something most people want to drop $500 and two days on.
Then don't. I would encourage you to try it though. If your main criteria for whether you will shoot a major match or not is round count, you're missing out on quality matches
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Adding targets does not make stages or matches automatically more interesting. There are some excellent small and medium courses with activator sequences, and difficult positioning, among other things, that make those stages interesting. I also shot Illinois, and while it *was* an excellent match(it always is), I was burnt out halfway through through shooting 25+ round field courses ALL DAY. Hats off to them for leaving a ton of options, because the whole match was full of them. If you want 300+ rounds on 10-12 stages, all you get is large field courses and a lack of variety.. That's not representative of the sport as a whole.
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Are you wanting a race holster or kydex? If kydex, Red Hill Tactical or GX products will get you taken care of. Red hill has an option for "custom frame" pistol, your athena will likely be that, but maybe ask them first. I've heard excellent things about GX Products but have no first hand experience.
If race holster, DAA Alpha X with the PT insert should work, as well as the Racer X, or an Everglades MRH. There are a ton of options for 2011 holsters. Just depends on what your needs are.
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On 12/12/2019 at 9:23 AM, rowdyb said:
I'm someone who has shot a3 twice and decided never to return. I'm not alone. If someone asked the question in reverse, which area match should I avoid, instead of asking which is a must attend I'd bet money a3 would be the clear "winner". Especially if people could vote anonymously.
I've heard this. This year was my first A3. I didnt hate it. That said, I didnt love it. I'm still uncertain if i plan to shoot it again this year. I came into the technical half on 4 hours of sleep after a 4 hour drive and proceeded to shoot far below where I should have.
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On 11/10/2019 at 7:19 AM, Stafford said:
Just wondering if most shooters in USPSA Limited are reloaders? I’ve often heard that if you shoot .40, you should reload, but I’m not sure why?
Maybe because it’s considerably cheaper than buying factory? Or if you’re competing with .40, you have the opportunity to dial in your load?
Short answer is yes. Most guys shooting Limited even semi seriously are shooting a 2011. 2011s are notorious for liking ammo of a longer OAL than factory. I load my ammo to1
1.2 OAL, I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that factory ammo is at 1.135. It's a reliability thing.
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4 hours ago, Schutzenmeister said:
Awww ... If you think Iowa is miserable, avoid North Dakota for the next several months!
It's just the beginning of the season where you're not used to it. Itll be in the negatives soon
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2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said:
Anything in Florida in the winter.
This is fair. Lol. Iowa is getting miserable real quick right now.
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This was my first year going to multiple majors. (5). I live in Area 3 and attended Area 3 my first time this year. I've obviously heard the stories of the gimmicks at A3 and now experienced them. So now I'll ask: What is everyone's favorite area match and why? I'd love to hit another one this year.
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Nah. Absolutely not. It would rarely benefit you anyway. Can you imagine trying that on a hard memory stage that you only get 5 minutes to walk anyway? That sounds horrible lol
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I can't think this is just me but I'll ask anyway. For the last 6 months or so I've had a hard time getting ahold of legit quantities of .40. Is this across the board? Why?
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I like this topic.
Always:
Mag brush
Spare recoil spring
Spare extractor
Spare Fiber (multiple sizes)
Leatherman multi tool
Lighter
Lube ( i use lucas oil )Roll of pasters
Obviously Gun, Mags, Eye/Ear Pro, and spare gun if possible
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I used to buy magtech 115's for .15-.16 per round. Of all the ammo I was trying at the time, it was the cheapest, and ironically I found it to be very clean. I didnt find it to be terribly snappy compared to other factory ammunition either. I say if its cheap enough, go for it.
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Minimum criteria IMO for a level II with a fee of $150
Quality stages and staff
Water on all bays
Lunch
Shirt
There are state section matches that go above and beyond what I listed that cost significantly less. The Iowa Section match is an excellent example. I believe it cost $90 and had a climate controlled porta-john trailer, plaques for top finishers, as well as lunch and water. No shirts for competitors, though.
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On 10/30/2019 at 3:54 PM, Jhall100 said:
I'm fairly new to USPSA (< 1 year) and I'm stuck between buying a new CZ Tac Sport Orange or a used 2011 for limited division. Which would you choose and why?
Thanks!
I could never get the angle of the CZ safeties to feel right for me. I went with a 2011 and have no reason to ever look back. I personally prefer the triggers and magwells as well.
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On 10/16/2019 at 4:21 PM, Sean_ht said:
used STI in good condition is hard to find. The new ones are way over-priced. Also their magazines is way much more expensive than any of the other two brands.
Keep an eye on the classifieds. A couple DVC limited guns went for right around 2k, and a couple of edges were sub 1500 in the last year. I picked up an edge on the forum for 1k.
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7 hours ago, Aforum55 said:
I've bought a couple Evos from PT as well as a 2011 frame (with custom SN) wasn't aware they made 1911 frames.
You know what, I didn’t even realize that. I knew they did 2011 frames with custom SN’s and didn’t even look. My bad!
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Am I the only guy who likes a 14? I had issues with 12’s getting my ammo to go into battery.
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4 hours ago, tha1000 said:
I weighed mine. It's right at 40 oz.
You made me curious so I tracked down our food scale. 39.25 oz, lol
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On 8/4/2019 at 7:08 AM, Stafford said:
Looking for the right fit for me in a .40 competition pistol for Limited Major. I don’t reload so it needs to run factory ammo. I don’t want to tune, file, polish or gunsmith in any way - including mags. Would like to keep price at around $1,000 or under.
Was considering a RIA Pro Match Ultra, but it seems that some will run factory and some don’t. Some require polishing and some don’t and mags can be an issue. Another recommendation was a Tangfolio Elite Limited.
Rnlinebacker gave you a couple quality options for near your price point. That said, if you watch the classifieds there are sometimes good deals to be had. I picked up an Edge last year for $1000 with a RHT holster. It needed work, but it freakin’ sings now.
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When I was setting up my press I didn’t get my scale calibrated correctly, the result was some of the most glorious, softest shooting .40 ever.
3.6gr WST
180gr DG bullet
1.185 OAL
725 FPS
130.5 PF
I was extremely disappointed when I learned why it was so soft.... lol
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On 7/31/2019 at 7:06 AM, jayjay1 said:
Well, I don´t say that I´m overtrained, but does anyone of you guys actually have a Q5?
Don´t get me wrong, I don´t want to bother you at all, but the Q5 is a bit special in the recoil department, a bit snappy.
The slide is very heavy, the grip peace very light, and the most weight of the slide is on its rear, so that there is some real muzzle flip.
Repeating Mr. Hwansik, there is a HUGE difference between the polymer and the steel frame.
So all I want to do is getting as much help as possible.
I do. I’d tend to agree that this is probably a training issue. It took me a while to not lose the dot consistently, but I narrowed it down to a grip issue. I cleaned up most of that in a couple hours of Dryfire sessions. (I shoot limited with a 2011 regularly, the CO gun is kind of something I play with when I need a break).
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On 7/28/2019 at 10:08 AM, tha1000 said:
I prefer a lighter than most limited gun. Basically edge weight with plastic grip. I tried super heavy, (Sv 5.4 sight tracker) and have gradually worked my way back lighter and lighter. I’ve gone as light as bushing barreled eagles. After a ton of guns and a ton of money, an Edge style gun is basically the perfect limited gun for me.
Ymmv
I’m of the same belief as Tha on this. I’ve shot friends custom 2011’s with heavy metal grips, and while I feel like I could get used to it, I still prefer my Edge with an aggressive stipple on the plastic STI grip. Wish I could find another one cheap!
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On 8/12/2019 at 8:46 PM, Aforum55 said:
Who's the Go to go get a 1911 frame with custom serial #?
I believe Phoenix Trinity will do them too. I plan to use one of theirs on my upcoming custom build. You may check with Don Fredenhagen at Venom Custom for more info.
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Posted · Edited by Rosswoodford
I did. I actually wish I could shoot that match. I think if you opened your mind to it, you'd probably enjoy it, and find a legitimate challenge in it. As far as the other comments go, if my spitball answer was correct, I apologize. Probably came off like an ass, so that's on me.