broadside72

P10F here. It's make backup gun to my Bull Shadow 2 for USPSA because I am cheap. Had to use it recently when the dot died on my BS2 at match start. It's also my main gun for steel challenge in CO. A few minor tweaks like a metal trigger and couple other tiny parts is all I have done to it.

I understand what you are saying. I just don't understand having a Fixed Time stage without declaring a per target limit while ignoring the best N part of the WSB and it still being fixed time. A fixed time stage by definition has a limit to the number of shots so if you declare it fixed time and don't provide that detail, it's not a legal stage right? Fix the WSB and reshoot it as needed, or toss it.

I guess I just don't understand the point of having a fixed time stage (or virginia for that matter) where the number of allowed shots exceeds the number of hits used for score. So to me, "Best N for score", implies the max number of hits per target. But the rules do not explicitly call for that. Otherwise it is basically a Comstock CoF with no steel but a time limit.

With a good trigger I don't even notice the DA 99% of the time as the targets are not super difficult where it would matter. If first shot is a long one to a partial/NS or mini popper I will stage and try to make the break clean, otherwise squeeze then gun then pull the trigger fast and I don't even notice the DA vs SA.

In this case, the stated "best 2/target" is the max round count per target for this declared fixed time stage. I am not sure why there is a question here. You don't need extra shots to have extra hits. The former is applied per stage regardless of what is or is not hit. The latter is applied per scoring target (now only the brown stuff per the rules).

I think I get what you are saying. My hands are so big if I put my index finger more on the front of the trigger guard like Eric is my trigger finger can hit the tip of the other index finger and limit my ability to reset on that particular gun. On my 1911s and S2 I can be a little higher, but I wrap a finger around the front(ish) part of the trigger guard on every pistol.

It's only production legal if it fits in the box while inserter in your particular handgun. You sight height, add-ons, etc all change how the combination of the mag and gun fit in the box. So unless the mfg can show that, its very hard for them to say "production legal" and actually be able to stand behind it.

That is what i am talking about but replying to the comment about pulling the gun left with that support hand index finger that is wrapped around the trigger guard and suggesting countering that with some frame pressure from the thumb on the same support hand. That is how I manage that with my grip, its also a natural pressure when I grip hard with that hand, the finger pulls and the thumb automatically pushes

I think it should be limited to Level 1 matches. L2+ you should know what you are doing and a lot of top competitors ride the line and I doubt they want the warnings from an over eager RO. Personally I consider giving warnings to be coaching so I don't do it at L2+. L1 for those that I know are newer shooters, i may issue a "finger' or "muzzle" warning. L2+ be 100% sure and call it, or shut up.

I have experienced the same

I misread the rule and it is the day of the match.

If you go solely by 6.5.3 then I can show up to any sanctioned match and put on my gear wherever I want and dry fire every stage with my gun in hand up to the first shot has occurred and not be DQ'd. And then I could handle my firearm after scores are finalized anywhere I want. I think I'll stick to the "on the property for a sanctioned event on event day(s)" kind of thought process. But it would be nice if there was some clarification from DNROI and maybe a rule update to 3.3 to cover when rules are applicable and when they are not.

I think it would be safe to assume "as soon as you are on the property for the USPSA sanctioned event you are attending". Otherwise you can show up before the posted match start time and do whatever you want up until that time. USPSA safe areas and gun handling rules wouldn't apply until then. We apply the rules under that criteria. We share a parking lot with the public/static lines and other action bays for classes, etc. and we only care about our shooters outside the action bays unless it is egregious behavior of non-competitors that we then deal with facility staff, not USPSA match staff.

I think it's technically a procedure for not following the WSB as it is worded now (remember the blog post comment that ONLY means ONLY and THEN means THEN), but I don't think I'd be willing to give it to anyone. There is no advantage. T1 is an array of 1, T3 is an array of 1. So they are saying array 1, then reload, then array 2, but it unfairly penalizes lefties, so I wouldn't feel right applying the penalty if they shot T3, reloaded, then shot T1

for sure. 100 bpm is a warm-up pace. especially if you are learning how to move eyes before the gun while moving the gun fast and not leaving early. Then ramp up the speeds as you master a given pace.

When I actually make the effort to practice I find this helps... I use BT enabled ear pro and have a metronome app on my phone. Starting at 100bpm, work on doubles+transitions so shots are fired on the beat. Pretty easy at that pace to get all alphas and all "in time". then bump up to 110-115 bpm and repeat until that is all alphas, smooth and "in time" Repeat bumping up the bpm. Once you start going off the rails, back down and work at the last good pace. Master that, then increase the bpm a little bit. Keep working on that. I start at targets about 5-7 yds, 1 ft apart. You can move targets farther back, farther apart etc and you can learn your speed for various conditions as you progress. But firing on the beats with minimum number of beats during the transition and getting alphas helped me a bunch. Eyes can move within 1-2 beats, gun in a few more.

The are not thumb rests. They are oversized take down levers.

I agree that the WSB must have a start position described. But per the glossary start position is "The location, shooting position and stance of the competitor as prescribed by the Written Stage Briefing prior to issuance of the “start signal”. The start position MUST be clearly defined by the Written Stage Briefing." If the WSB does not prescribe something as part of the start position, then is not required. The individual components of the start position are not required per that definition.

Isn't not specifying a "stance", specifying any "stance"? Or do you want truly freestyle starts listed in those WSBs with "hands anywhere except in contact with handgun or loading devices (incidental contact is allowed)" or similar language?

I saw that when I opened the matchbook. I'd prefer at least some info on start position and ready condition for my convenience. I never do any stage planning from the matchbook, but it's good for general stage concepts assuming the actual stage is somewhat close to the matchbook. But its best to just go early and walk stages.

just break out the dremel with grinding wheel until it makes weight!

My Bull Shadow 2 (with the RDS cut and rear sight replacement) with Lok brass palmswells in Production form with shockbottle brass bad pads is 56oz. In CO form with an SRO instead of the rear sight replacement and swapped to Hennings extensions, its 53.5oz P10F with SRO and Hennings extensions is 27oz

the grip portion of the frame, since the frame is what i was originally referring to.

just make it a rule that sides of grips are required to be flat and parallel. I don't know of any handguns that are not already that way.

Dump LO. Drop the production list from CO. Allow mag wells in CO but can't extend more than 1/4" from frame (not the grip)