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+1 for this. My single stack and 2011 both have this. Wouldn’t go another direction. Not that there’s anything wrong with EGW or Brazos.

This is the sad unfortunate truth. That said I haven’t made it a point to force my self to dryfire hardly at all. Hopefully I can find some motivation soon, this winter feels like forever.

If this ain’t the damn truth.... never get married! It’s a trap

I personally don’t think it matters a ton. As long as you can be safe and have fun, (and make hits at all on a torso sized target) you should just go give it a try. I think something a lot of people don’t realize is that there aren’t really prerequisites for what you should or shouldn’t be before you shoot your first match - Except being safe. Just remember that your first time you aren’t going to win, and that’s just how it is. Bring what you have, be safe, and have fun. You’d be surprised at how supportive the competitive shooting community can be.

Started limited minor, went single stack, now going limited major. That said, I still plan to stay active with the single stack, as I shoot a 2011 for limited.

I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I think you may be surprised. I know all clubs are different, but some of the single stack guys local to me seriously bring the heat and typically are top 5 overall, ahead of the production guys. I know it’s not that way everywhere, and that not every club has single stack shooters at all, but just some food for thought.

This - But I shoot single stack and it’s 9 rather than 11. I just have a numbered mag separate from my belt in my pocket, and if there’s an unloaded start stage it comes out and so does the +1

I tend to agree here. I started on a mix of an older Mark I and a High Standard Sport king. (The Sport King holds a special place in my heart.) As far as small guns go though, have you considered the Walther P22? Or a Ruger SR22?

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I also have both but highly disagree on stiffness/quality. The Black Scorpion isn’t true to dimensions advertised (my 771’s wouldn’t slide on it, which is why I bought the DAA). Additionally - The Velcro on my black scorpion is wearing out after 2 seasons. (I’ve only been shooting for 3, so if that’s the normal life span, I guess I’ll take it) The DAA is also the stiffest on the market in my opinion.

Too warm for 50, but if under 35 or so, I really like my Under Armor level 4 base layer thermal. I believe that one is infrared. Typically when it’s really cold out (below 10) all I need is that and 2 hooded sweatshirts to stay warm working outside. Depends on what you put over the top of it, I suppose.

Circling back to this. Ended up with some 771’s. Feels good to finally have a quality rig. DAA Belt (5) Safariland 771 pouches Bladetech Holster on Boss Hanger Remington R1 .40 Gutted/Tuned with all new internals

+1 for the Milwaukee heated jackets. Expensive, but they work. It’s a plus 1 if you’re already a tradesman that works outside and can use it outside of shooting matches

Man, I can’t believe no one has mentioned any of Dead Air’s offerings. The Sandman S is solid and will take a beating. 6.7” 17.7 oz

I can’t speak for 1 and 3, or the IPSC rules on 2, but having used the Dawson ICE and Techwell both, I really prefer the ICE. Hope that helps. (a little)

Man, If this ain’t me. I’ve still never been able to kick pre-match/early match jitters. I shot a match a couple weeks ago (for the first time in a month or so) and completely bombed my first two stages. Thinking back on it - We didn’t make it there quite on time and I didn’t get a chance to be a part of set up. I noticed I always do better when I am there early, and get to help (or design) stages. Definitely helps me wake up mentally.

I get the consistency aspect of what you’re saying, but like mentioned above, they’re not going to win anyway, and working with a guy that’s brand new/doing what you can to help them their first time will likely help their decision to come back. No one is ever *ready* for their first match. It’s always show up with what you have and someone will usually help you out. At least that’s how the two clubs I shoot at are.

Man, I just can’t get over the horseshoe shape, and that it’s really low profile in comparison to the Henning one for the competition frame, and even the canyon creek one that is for this particular model..

Can confirm. Am an electrician. Lol.

That’s what I’m trying to do, just can’t find a magwell that I really want, that fits. The EGW would work but I’d really like a larger flared one.

I spoke with Henning Wallgren at Henning. He said it’s on his list of possibly developing at some point, but it’s more of a wish list. Also, the owner of Canyon Creek apparently just had some sort of surgery and is out of commission for a while. I may end up with an EGW. I’d really like a larger one like the Henning, though.

I'll send you a PM. I'm having a hell of a time finding what I'm looking for. It appears Canyon Creek is no longer producing, and Henning's don't fit the Match without great effort.

Did anyone ever figure this out? I'm wondering the same thing right now. I don't have a problem having it done if it can be, but I don't wanna order parts if it can't...

You are not wrong on any of this. My DAA belt came tonight. Also had to use a clamp to get the boss hanger compressed enough to allow those screws to start (I could have just gotten longer screws, but that’s too easy right? ). The 771’s slid on well. It’s nice to finally have a quality set up after just “making it work” for two whole seasons. Belt rig: DAA Belt Boss hanger + Bladetech holster Safariland 771 pouches Remington R1 .40 Completely gutted and replaced with tool steel parts and the works

I mis spoke a bit. I take her with me whenever I can, and only help when she asks. I’ve already learned that one he hard way with multiple other things