edwin garcia

Holy cwap! I have to load 300+ rounds for this and load up for Gator another 300+. I thought things are slowing down this time of year? I guess not.

+/- 1 hour. Spring is North of Houston and Impact Zone Range is just west of Houston.

If you can still cancel it without fees, you might want to go through them discount internet sites, expedia, priceline, etc. I usually get a package hotel/airlines/rental where the car costs 10-13/day. Still watch out for those hidden charges regardless of your choice of rental companies.

If you ever venture south, we have matches here in Houston that might b worth your while, too. Welcome to the forums!

Yes, there are a number of them.

We are excited to announce the 2011 Texas State Open Championship. It will be hosted by the Generation Shooters and Texas South Section at Impact Zone Range in Houston, Texas. Here are the details: TEXAS STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 For up to date info, please visit: www.texasopenchampionship.com March 11-13, 2011 Hosted by: Generation shooters with friendly support from “Team Amish” 10 Stages, 250 + Rounds Ro’s and Staff shoot Friday Match Fee: $140, $160 after March 1, 2011. Juniors 50% discount before February 15, 2011 Late fee will apply after March 1, 2011 (no refunds) All divisions recognized. Lost brass match and random chronograph. USPSA Level II USPSA self-squadding. Prize table in order of finish. Match App & Release Form Match Director : Alex Casis email : alexcasis@suddenlink.net (936)556-1155 We hope you all can make it! Thanks! E

now that is a craft to behold! Thanks for sharing, Chris!

Deep enough but I like it. I can't find a Yoda emoticon appropriate for it.

Interesting test. Just curious, what pistol did you use.

I haven't tried Black Bullets but you might want to check them out. I have heard a lot of good things from them.Black Bullets I know what you mean 'bout Open guns. In my entire time shooting USPSA/IPSC, I probably shot 80-90% Open. Way too much fun! Enjoy!

I did a 'limited' test in my open, both 124 CMJ and FMJ MG burning VV 3n38 will group sub 1 inch at 25 yards. PF ~172. I shot it benched. Shot about 20 + rounds for each profile. I prefer CMJ but if it runs out tomorrow, I'll use FMJ in a heartbeat. Personally, at the distance we shoot, both profiles are optimal. Choose your own, make it run in your gun of choice, practice x infinity, shoot matches and have fun!

What happened to the SP-01? I'm glad you're shooting Open. I'm sure you'll like it for a long time.

Micah, Great post! I'm no Glock shooter but this will definitely help me and a lot of folks in the future. Thanks for taking the time! Edwin

Fire your boss.

Awesome vids and photos! Thanks for sharing and Congrats!

Voted, too. Good Luck!

Come to the dark side...

I'm in Houston and only 2 of matches are over 30 miles. But these 2 matches are 45 min and 1'-1'15" from home.

Don't mind shooting with shooters from lower class than me. It's an opportunity to share my knowledge and experience. Lower class shooters can re-kindle your passion to tape and reset targets . One of the skills some of us tends to take for granted.

goes back to tumbler for 20-30 minutes with my special brass polish.

Welcome to the forums! This is my K-12 of shooting and related topics. Be sure to use the search feature to go through topics that might interest you. There are tons of them that you only find here and no where else.

I designed my reloading table where I can either sit on a bar stool or stand upright. But like shooting I prefer to stand while reloading. On a prolonged reloading session, I might pull the bar stool and sit but reloading is not as aggressive as when standing. YMMV.

Congratulations to the new Area Directors!

So I guess it'll take me another 5 years to reach a thousand? Congrats!

You'll need to try the other 3. All of them have great quality but you have to consider which fits your needs-facial anatomy, etc. Most folks like Rydons, I shoot with Noyz/Genetyk. There are several lens configuration that you'll also have to try.