Skydiver Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I was assuming somebody had started a thread, but apparently most people are busy with their better halves this evening... Remember, everybody, play nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wonder how long it took to shoot the very first challenge. Securing the weapon, going out there to measure the distance from the center of the target, getting back behind cover, and then calling up the next shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think the show started off pretty good The one thing that is really awesome is the HD slow mo, it is very cool to see the ground below the M14, the bullet splatter is just really cool and that one chick is smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 +1 on the smoking hot chick....that is all....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Z Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I just loved the M14. Awesome Weapon!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Michelle Viscusi is freaking hot! Also, go fellow IT junkie Chris Cheng! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Was a little dissapointed to see Forrest not even make the 16. I like the idea of immediate pressure and shoot your way into the house though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I felt REALLY sorry for the first two to go. It's not easy to get behind an M14 and fire one round cold having, perhaps, never fired that kind of rifle before. I'm sure that there was a reason, but throwing two people to the wolves right off the bat is kind of a rude way to start things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I just loved the M14. Awesome Weapon!!!! +1000!!! and next week.... the BAR?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I felt REALLY sorry for the first two to go. It's not easy to get behind an M14 and fire one round cold having, perhaps, never fired that kind of rifle before. I'm sure that there was a reason, but throwing two people to the wolves right off the bat is kind of a rude way to start things. I really hope the DirectTV ad with the clip of Craig hanging his head doesn't air all season long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I felt REALLY sorry for the first two to go. It's not easy to get behind an M14 and fire one round cold having, perhaps, never fired that kind of rifle before. I'm sure that there was a reason, but throwing two people to the wolves right off the bat is kind of a rude way to start things. If someone hasn't fired an M14 type rifle, they don't deserve to be on the show.... I'm only kidding! (partially) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZViking Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Michelle Viscusi is freaking hot! Also, go fellow IT junkie Chris Cheng! I had the pleasure of watching the premiere with Michelle at her Top Shot party, good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wonder how long it took to shoot the very first challenge. Securing the weapon, going out there to measure the distance from the center of the target, getting back behind cover, and then calling up the next shooter. I was thinking that as well, maybe they had a bunker down range and someone ran out between shooters to measure. Based on their introductions, some of them did not do as well as I expected on the first challange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetalweld57 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 There's been one or two uspsa shooters that have done well, but overall I've been amazed at how early uspsa shooters have left the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 There's been one or two uspsa shooters that have done well, but overall I've been amazed at how early uspsa shooters have left the show. Those who have done the best are generalists with broad experience. The sidecar challenge was one by the fellow with the least experience with that rifle, but a better broad experience with things like shooting while moving (or moving targets). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 My initial reactions to Season 4: 1. Once again, we have some very good pistol competition shooters stepping on their.....ah, how should I put this?.......not performing up to expectation. This tells us that many very good pistol competitors are specialists with skills that don't necessarily translate well to other types of firearms. (Sure wish we would see a real 3-gun competitor allowed on the show for once.) 2. We are already seeing some absolutely awful technique being employed.....Barney Miller, thumb-over, feeb-Weaver, flying elbows, etc., etc., UUUGGGHH!!! It looks to me like this season's crop of shooters was specially chosen to give one of the chicks a chance to win. 3. My wife kept telling me to stop rewinding my DVR so I could review certain key portions of the episode. Her direct quote: "Stop! The show is called 'Top Shot' not 'Top Jugs'!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) (Sure wish we would see a real 3-gun competitor allowed on the show for once.) Iain Harrison from season 1 was/is a real 3 gun competitor, but they didn't really promote him as such during that season. He was the most multifunctional shooter there and I'm glad he made it all the way through and won it. There's been one or two uspsa shooters that have done well, but overall I've been amazed at how early uspsa shooters have left the show. Those who have done the best are generalists with broad experience. The sidecar challenge was one by the fellow with the least experience with that rifle, but a better broad experience with things like shooting while moving (or moving targets). I think being mentally flexible and being willing to do the best with the situation presented to the competitors has a lot to do with it too. Competitors of only one discipline are often used to things always being a certain way in regards to the way skills are tested and can have a hard time adapting to different things. Edited February 15, 2012 by SinistralRifleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Not to mention Iain has a cool accent and will make you laugh till you piss you pants.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzle Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (Sure wish we would see a real 3-gun competitor allowed on the show for once.) Iain Harrison from season 1 was/is a real 3 gun competitor, but they didn't really promote him as such during that season. He was the most multifunctional shooter there and I'm glad he made it all the way through and won it. There's been one or two uspsa shooters that have done well, but overall I've been amazed at how early uspsa shooters have left the show. Those who have done the best are generalists with broad experience. The sidecar challenge was one by the fellow with the least experience with that rifle, but a better broad experience with things like shooting while moving (or moving targets). I think being mentally flexible and being willing to do the best with the situation presented to the competitors has a lot to do with it too. Competitors of only one discipline are often used to things always being a certain way in regards to the way skills are tested and can have a hard time adapting to different things. I agree and have wondered the same. Great pistol shooters usually make great 3 gunners as well. Solid front sight focus will get you good results with pretty much any weapon and you know these guys practiced with other weapons before the show so what gives? Over confidence? Guess I'll just continue to sit on the couch and make "I'd smoke these guys" comments, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reichebrown Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I was disappointed with the first challenge. How were the competitors to know how the weapon was sighted in? Point of aim or six o'clock hold? Maybe they told them off camera and maybe they didn't. Nothing decides who the best marksmen are like handing them a gun and asking them to guess how it is sighted in. Oh well, I guess if Craig got sent home on the first show I could never hope to be on a show like top shot. We shot in the same match this wekend. He came in 5th overall I cam in 7th. Its still nice to see the sooting sports on prime time TV and not just the outdoors channel. Edited February 15, 2012 by reichebrown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 On that first challenge, I wonder if the producers would have had a fit, if a shooter when called to shoot got into position, unloaded the gun and dry fired a couple of times to get the feel of the trigger, and then loaded the gun for their shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 As for the first team challenge with the plates, I didn't hear any rules saying that shooter wasn't allowed to bench the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 On that first challenge, I wonder if the producers would have had a fit, if a shooter when called to shoot got into position, unloaded the gun and dry fired a couple of times to get the feel of the trigger, and then loaded the gun for their shot. From what I understand, they announce what the rules are before the event, even though its not covered on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Maggie Reese was a Lady 3 Gun champion wasn't she? Would like to see Daniel Horner or Robbie Johnson on the show. Edited February 15, 2012 by Jaxshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rub'n Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'd like to see more Hot women on the show....take notice, the current two have already taken out 3 men in the first episode.... and I've yet to see one boast about how good they are or why they should be there.....they just shoot and let the results speak for them... I've also come to realize IPSC shooters/champions are some of the quickest to fall prey to lot's of seemingly lesser qualified folks... In the beginning I felt the IPSC/USPSA shooter would clean house easily...I have now opened my mind to the fact they are only good at their specialty..oh, and I've had to eat lot's of hum-bo pie where I work and around my friends because of this... I'm good with putting the top 3-gun shooter on the show....but if he/she didn't win I know what I'd be given a 2nd helping of...and a well deserved helping it would be ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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