Bill Nesbitt Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 My wife and I are going to hit several State and regional IDPA matches this year. We are looking for fun matches. You know the kind. Where the stages follow the rules, the stages are fun and the SO's are fair and friendly. They need to be within about an 8 hour drive of the Wheeling, West Virginia area. This covers several states. We have already looked at what is out there but we can't make all of them. This is a chance for MD's to try to convince us to attend your match. Shooters, what matches did you shoot last year that you absolutely do not want to miss this year? Also, are there any matches that aren't listed on the IDPA web site? Thanks for the help. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLG Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Bill Looks as if nobody had any fun. BILLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 I got a PM about Thunder on the Ohio. We're probably going to go to that one. Still waiting on answers. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 The Michigan State IDPA mach was excellent last year. Even had some enjoyable side matches. This year is in a different location, but I am sure the match will have some good stages. Also, it is set for a one day format so you do not have to spend all weekend in the same hotel room! It should be about 8 hours from WV. Hope to see ya there! Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Bill Looks as if nobody had any fun. BILLG Bill, I had to LMAO after that one. I hear the WV IDPA match has always been pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 So far nobody has stepped up to do the West Virginia. The folks that have done it the last few years are burnt out. I think Michigan will be on our list also. How far is it from Cabelas?? Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Commonwealth Cups 2004 CAROLINA CUP North Carolina Match 2004 Can Recommend the 3 above. http://www.idpa.com/matches.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks, Clyde. We have been to the Carolina Cup before and agree it will be a good one. It is on the probable list. Commonwealth Cup is also a possible. North Carolina is the weekend before the Nationals. Not sure about that one yet. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cats Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I think I've got one for you - Cortland New York, first weekend in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 Clyde, Your profile says you are from KY. Heard anything about the Bluegrass yet? Thanks Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I think the boys down at Bluegrass are waiting until they can determine the hottest day on record for 2004 ...but I'll still be going if possible. Both Indiana matches were excellent for their first ever IDPA majors. I would attend both (if the Wildcat boys have a match!) Michigan gave away $19,000 worth in guns last year! A new club is running 2004 so that might not happen again. So far everyone seems really nice up there and the matches are always good. My 2003 matches in order or overall match quality (in my humble opinion). 1) West Virginia (gets the nod over the Nationals because it was closer ) 2) National Championship (in MS or AR but those AR boys put on a helluva match) 3) & 4) IL State and IL Midwest Regional (worth the 8 hour drive) 5) Bluegrass (Adair Sportsman Club - extra hot, just for you) 6) Either IN State or Regional match (great stages, great people) 7) Ohio (Fort Harmar Club in Marietta) 8) Michigan 9) Ohio Supershoot 10) Blackwater (the facility will blow you away - they don't shoot in the rain!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 The word I have is that the Indiana State match will be at Wildcat in Lafayette IN on Sept 11, 2004. Their web site is www.wvrpc.org It is not on their calendar yet. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 It hasn't been posted to the web site (I think) yet, but it's definitely on the Wildcat IDPA schedule. Here's how things look for 2004: Mar 27 Apr 10 Classifier May 8 June 12 June 26 BUG match July 10 Aug 14 Sept 11 State Championship Oct 9 5 stages Oct 23 BUG match Nov 13 Also note that the regular club matches will start at 09:30 instead of 10:00 this year. I think they intend to run six stages every month instead of five, all for the low, low price of $10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 rhino, Do you have any "events" planned for any of these matches? I'm bringing my wife you know. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Do you have any "events" planned for any of these matches? I'm bringing my wife you know. I'll never tell! I will say that the infamous pants have now been repaired and worn twice. So far, no more incidents. I will say this ... if I need to wear knee pads, I'm not going to hide them under my pants again. I'd rather take a penalty (even though it should not be a penalty in any sane universe) than go through that again. Oh, we also have another monthly IDPA match in Central Indiana. We're shooting on the third Saturday of the month at Atlanta Conservation Club (2nd Sunday is USPSA/IPSC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Bill, Cabela's is about 1 hour from the State match. What a nice addition to Mich that was. Thank goodness that place is 45 min from my house or I would really be broke!! Once a week is enough! (Sez the wife) Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Olhasso Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 the NE championship 1st weekend in May is in Cortland, NY. Best match I attended last year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 David, What other matches did you shoot last year in the area? Did you shoot any of them on my list? Describe the match if you could. What did you like most? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Joe, if I have anything to do/say about I won't give you a procedural, remember I was there and got to see all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 if I have anything to do/say about I won't give you a procedural, remember I was there and got to see all Yes, you shared in the pain! In fact, perhaps it was worse on your end than on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Olhasso Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 redmist10 The NE champ offered 10 stages shot in 1/2 day. There are 5 bays at this range and each bay held two stages. Typically, one of the stages was a long scenario and the other was a shorter scenario. The stages were well though out and well set up. The have used real cars and trucks as props and there are typically a few movers. As a rule, the stage scenario was presented by the SO, the stage procedure was presented by the SO, and the shooter was left to solve the problem within the parameters set forth by the IDPA rule book. In the past two years, the NE championship has been an absolutely fantastic match. The philosophy of presenting the shooter with the problem and allowing the shooter to solve the problem is what I feel an IDPA match should be about. I will again be shooting this match Sunday PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 We have applications in the mail for the Northeast Championship, Thunder on the Ohio and Michigan State so far. Any hints on hotels, restaurants etc. I should be getting my revolver back from the gunsmith in the next few days. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 David, Thanks! I'm trying to plan my early matches around a "due date." Something tells me I'd be in a lot of trouble if I missed the birth of my first child due to a match. We were planning to hit the IL match on May 16th but she's due on June 7th....that's a little close. I'm considering shooting the NE Championship instead, especially since I've never shot it (or any other match northeast of the 2001 PA match). Bill, What are you having worked on and by whom? I thought you were going completely plastic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 David, The NE Championship is in Groton this year...is this the same match you attended or did you go to the other NY match location. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Al Greco is rebuilding my Model 10. I guess you CAN wear one of them out. New barrel, retiming, action job etc. I was talking to him yesterday. It should be done in a few days. I an going to shoot revolver at all the big matches. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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