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  1. Yes, but fixed time is not necessarily dumb IF you do it with turning targets and do not limit rounds fired. VC is dumb no matter which way you look at it. I, for one, will welcome our IPSC overlords.
  2. If USPSA dies, the upside is that Virginia Count can die with it
  3. That's my current solution, but fixing the hardware deficiency would mean I have one less thing to think about in what is already a lots-to-think-about situation. I have seen turrets safety wired before, so this is not an unthinkable solution.
  4. Its a PRS gas gun. The scope has target turrets and (of course) I make frequent elevation adjustments, but I do not make windage adjustments. At a match this weekend, the windage turret had gotten moved a couple of clicks while in the rifle case and I didn't catch it - caused problems on a 1MOA KYL plate. I want to secure the windage turret to avoid a recurrence. I'd rather not buy a new scope, and Loctite seems a bit drastic
  5. I once saw a scope where this had been done, but I've never seen any instructions on how the wire should be arranged to prevent turret rotation. I'd want to avoid drilling a hole in the scope or turret knob.
  6. There are lots of options - I favor tube sights so have used anything from Primary Arms to Vortex Crossfire to Aimpoint T1. None have ever failed when mounted on my 5.56 3-Gun rifles, even when dropped. You don't need anything as big or heavy as the 510C so long as you mount the optic close to your eye (i.e. next to the ocular bell of your scope). There is ZERO benefit to putting the optic further away from your eye as all that does is reduce the effective field of view. Don't listen to the Tactical Timmies,... look at the approach the top 3-gunners take and copy.
  7. You will need to carry magazines for both handgun and rifle. Use you current belt setup and add one or two rifle mag carriers behind your handgun mag carriers; two of these would be just fine. I wouldn't spend a penny more than you have to until you find your feet in the new discipline.
  8. It depends also on what "multigun" means to you. A lot of newcomers start out in 2-Gun (handgun, rifle), for which changing out ammo carriers between stages is much less of a consideration. If, instead, you plan of jumping straight to 3-Gun, then the Safariland ELS systems is (IMHO) indispensable for the reasons given above.
  9. While box fed shotguns have become more prevalent, I don't believe the decline in Tactical 3-Gun can be explained this way, at least not at our matches (Rio Salado, Mesa, AZ). Below is a chart of SMM3G participation since 2017. We introduced 2-Gun as an option in 2019 and the growth in its popularity seems to mirror closely the drop in Tactical 3-Gun participation. The other divisions look comparatively stable.
  10. I think the prevailing view amongst the younger generations is that the shotgun is obsolete as a fighting weapon. Whether you like it or not, our sport's martial roots are undeniably part of its appeal. I predict shotgun is going to continue to shrink in relevance.
  11. During the weekend of September 30th/October 1st, Rio Salado's Multigun team will be hosting the "Red Oktober Cold War" action rifle match. Competitors will shoot the whole match in one day - Saturday or Sunday. There will also be limited slots for competitors wanting to shoot with staff on Friday. You can look forward to the same successful format as in previous years, with stages designed specifically for the weapons of the Cold Warrior. There will be 8 challenging run-n-gun rifle-only stages with targets ranging from 1 meter to 300 meters, plus a vendor demo area. Ammo count is expected to be around 250 rounds, and bimetal ammo WILL be allowed. Prize bags will be distributed by random draw as each squad rotates through the vendor demo area (must be present to win) and trophies will be awarded according to division participation, plus there will be a "High Cold Warrior" award for the top iron sight shooter. All competitors will want to plan on returning Sunday afternoon for the award ceremony when we will be giving away a number of additional firearms and other cool, high-value items by random draw - again, must be present to win. The match will be run under IMA-ROCW rules (Time-Plus with Points). Equipment divisions will be as follows: ComBloc Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era Warsaw Pact/Eastern Bloc weapon. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 30-rounds loaded. Free World Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era NATO/Western Bloc weapon. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 30-rounds loaded. Battle Rifle Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era battle rifle. Battle rifle calibers only. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 20 rounds loaded. ComBloc Open: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Warsaw Pact/Eastern Bloc weapon. No other restrictions. If you want to use optics, this is the division for you. Registration is open now: REGISTRATION LINK. If you can arrive a week early, you might also consider participating in the AZ State PCC Championship. After registering and paying, competitors will be able to squad immediately on a first-come-first-served basis. If your preferred squad slot does not look like it is available, please sign up and email Stephanie (stephanie@riomultigun.com) with your specific squad request - we will do our best to accommodate you.
  12. The 2023 Arizona State Pistol Caliber Carbine Championship will be hosted by Rio Salado Sportsman's Club during the weekend of September 23/24. The main match will be on Saturday and Sunday - shoot the entire match in one day of your choice - plus there will be limited options to shoot the whole match in one day with the staff on Friday. We are grateful to Quarter Circle 10 for stepping up as the Title Sponsor again this year. This year you can look forward to the same successful formula we have brought you in previous years... your PCC skills will be tested to the max. There will be 8 challenging run-n-gun PCC-only stages, with targets ranging from 1 yard to over 100 yards. Ammo count is expected to be around 350 rounds. The generous prize table will be distributed by random draw during the match as each squad rotates through the prize/vendor demo area (must be present to win), and trophies will be awarded according to division participation. The match will be run under IMA-PCC rules (Time-Plus with Points). Equipment divisions will be as follows: • Open Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine. No other restrictions. • Limited Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine fitted with non-magnified sights only (red dots, irons and lasers OK). No bipods. • Iron Sight Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine fitted with iron sights only (no optics or lasers). No bipods. All magazines are limited to 30 rounds loaded. Firearms must be fitted with a shoulder stock or pistol brace. Ammunition must be 9mm or larger, and muzzle velocity may not exceed 1600fps. Registration is open now at PractiScore: REGISTRATION LINK. If you can extend your stay a week, you may also consider shooting the Red Oktober Cold War match the following weekend.
  13. Just yesterday I shipped a 16" AR15 rifle parts kit (everything except the lower) from AZ to MS. Disassembled and packed it weighed 7.75lb, and shipping prices, including $750 of insurance, were in the $32-34 range for FedEx Ground, UPS Ground and USPS Priority. The shipping rules for complete firearms are a minefield. You can only ship long guns by USPS (no handguns). I believe both FedEx and UPS now prohibit guns (and maybe gun parts), or at least require you to use their overnight service (very expensive). I arrange shipping of gun parts using their online portals so I just have to drop it off (no awkward questions about what's in the box at the shipping store). The easiest is to use an FFL to ship the gun. They can use USPS for handguns and long guns, and some FFLs will only accept shipments from other FFLs. If you cant find a local FFL willing to ship for you, look at Ship My Gun . FFL transfer fees for the buyer vary from $10 and upward... I'd leave that to them to figure out as they may be content to pay more for a convenient location or familiar dealer.
  14. I attach my holsters via ELS clip. Not as solid as QLS, but nobody is trying to snatch my handgun during a match, and after many years of hard match use it has never fallen off. The advantage for me are: I can remove the holster and replace it with any other ELS accessory. Commonly this is an extra shotshell caddy, but I can also switch to a non-retention holster if I am starting the stage with a draw. The handgun sits high enough to be USPSA-legal, so my draw can be the same no matter which game I am playing. It also sits the same whether I am standing or sitting, making the draw more consistent. IMHO, the speed advantage of a low-hanging tie-down rig is dubious at best, particularly in multigun where draw speed is seldom decisive. The only reason I can see for a drop rig is if I am wearing body armor, which I don't do in matches.
  15. I use a Safariland GLS with my 5" CORE. The GLS system is ideal for 3-Gun as it gives good retention without significantly slowing your draw. I cut out the area of the holster above the ejection port as shown below to speed up the draw, but this should not be necessary just to clear the optic. As for attaching the holster to your belt, I made an aluminum plate to mount via ELS.
  16. True. Stealth pistols are also not subject to other limitations USPSA CO imposes; folks can run a single-action gun, comps/porting etc. Still, a lot of folks just use their regular CO pistol without the 140mm basepad and it does not seem to hold them back much.
  17. SMM3G has allowed CO-type handguns in Stealth Division since 2015. I'm not sure why everybody is thinking this is some exciting or controversial new concept.
  18. Registration for SMM3G 2023 opens October 12th at 7am MST. As in recent years, there will be a 1-week registration window after which match slots will be awarded by random draw using the PractiScore lottery system. There will be both 2-Gun (handgun/rifle) and 3-Gun (handgun/rifle/shotgun) division options For details of the match, and to register, visit the PRACTISCORE REGISTRATION PAGE.
  19. The 2022 Arizona State Pistol Caliber Carbine Championship will be hosted by Rio Salado Sportsman's Club during the last weekend of September. The main match will be on Saturday/Sunday, plus there will be limited options to shoot the whole match in one day with the staff on Friday (if you prefer this option, please sign up even if no Friday squad slots are shown - we will consider releasing more slots as demand dictates). We are grateful to Quarter Circle 10 for stepping up as the Title Sponsor again this year. This year you can look forward to the same successful formula we have brought you in previous years... your PCC skills will be tested to the max. There will be 10 challenging run-n-gun PCC-only stages, with targets ranging from 1 yard to over 100 yards. Ammo count is expected to be around 400 rounds. The generous prize table will be distributed by random draw during the match as each squad rotates through the prize/vendor demo area (must be present to win), and trophies will be awarded according to division participation. The match will be run under IMA-PCC rules (Time-Plus with Points). Equipment divisions will be as follows: • Open Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine. No other restrictions. • Limited Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine fitted with non-magnified sights only (red dots, irons and lasers OK). No bipods. • Iron Sight Division: Any semi-auto pistol caliber carbine fitted with iron sights only (no optics or lasers). No bipods. All magazines are limited to 30 rounds loaded. Firearms must be fitted with a shoulder stock or pistol brace. Ammunition must be 9mm or larger, and muzzle velocity may not exceed 1600fps. Registration is open now at PractiScore: REGISTRATION LINK
  20. During the first weekend in October, Rio Salado's Multigun team will be hosting the 3rd annual "Red Oktober Cold War" action rifle match. We are thrilled to announce that Lee Armory has stepped up as title sponsor again this year. In 2022, you can look forward to the same successful format as last year, with stages designed specifically for the weapons of the Cold Warrior. There will be 8 challenging run-n-gun rifle-only stages with targets ranging from 1 meter to 300 meters, plus a vendor demo area. Ammo count is expected to be around 250 rounds, and bimetal ammo WILL be allowed. Competitors will shoot the whole match in one day - Saturday or Sunday. There will also be limited slots for competitors wanting to shoot with staff on Friday. Prize bags will be distributed by random draw as each squad rotates through the vendor demo area (must be present to win) and trophies will be awarded according to division participation, plus there will be a "High Cold Warrior" award for the top iron sight shooter. All competitors will want to plan on returning Sunday afternoon for the award ceremony when we will be giving away a number of additional firearms and other cool, high-value items by random draw - again, must be present to win. The match will be run under IMA-ROCW rules (Time-Plus with Points). Equipment divisions will be as follows: ComBloc Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era Warsaw Pact/Eastern Bloc weapon. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 30-rounds loaded. Free World Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era NATO/Western Bloc weapon. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 30-rounds loaded. Battle Rifle Irons: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Cold War-era battle rifle. Battle rifle calibers only. Iron sights only (no optics of any kind). Magazines limited to 20 rounds loaded. ComBloc Open: Any semi-auto rifle derived from a Warsaw Pact/Eastern Bloc weapon. No other restrictions. If you want to use optics, this is the division for you. Registration opens April 27th on PractiScore. The match fee is $195, payable at time of registration. A full refund (minus a $5 third-party processing fee) will be issued for withdrawal requests received via Practiscore prior to 11pm MST on August 15th. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued. After registering and paying, competitors will be able to squad immediately on a first-come-first-served basis. If your preferred squad slot does not look like it is available, please sign up and email Stephanie (stephanie@riomultigun.com) with your specific squad request - we will do our best to accommodate you.
  21. AZ State PCC match is the last weekend in September at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, AZ. The following weekend (first weekend in October) the same crew host the Red Oktober Cold War match. Stay the week for "business meetings" and enjoy both
  22. Mesa, AZ - March 16-20, 2022 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun (SMM3G) 2022. Despite the name, we do also offer a 2-Gun (pistol/rifle) division option. The main match is March 18-20, there is also the option to shoot the pre-match March 16-17. Registration is open now: SMM3G 2022 match page on PractiScore.
  23. Registration for SMM3G 2022 opens October 15th. As in recent years, there will be a 1-week registration window after which match slots will be awarded by random draw using the PractiScore lottery system. For details of the match, and to register, visit the SMM3G 2022 match page on PractiScore.
  24. Both, and feedback from a friend who has a JP-5. Doesn't appear to be a particular problem provided you are diligent with your ammo loading and gaging - the roller locked system is just not as tolerant of poorer quality ammo. In contrast, a straight blowback AR tends to brute-force the ammo into the chamber in my experience, presumably due to the increased reciprocating mass.
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