MrMuscleBilly Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hey guys, I'm MrMuscleBilly real name is Bill. I have a youtube page (same name as username) where I show all kinds of different self defense gun vids and a fellow youtuber Johniac7078 turned me on to this fourm. I have been shooting seriously for 5 years and went to a couple of gun classes to better my shooting skills. Everyone tells me I should do competitions but I never pursued it cause of work, school, or whatever just making excuses. I feel like now is the time I should do this for real. Hopfully you guys will welcome me and we can have fun, learn and help each other out. Thanks you and have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Welcome Bill! What type of competition shooting are you looking to get involved? USPSA, IDPA, 3 Gun? I'm in the Springfield, IL area and belong to the Springfield Tactical Shooters Club where we shoot USPSA. Unfortunately with work and kids activities I don't get to shoot in competition very often. But it sure is a lot of fun when I am able to make it. What part of the state are you located? Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Welcome. What part of IL you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 To answer the two replies I'm located in the Northern IL area Chicago, Elgin, Rockford area. Also my answer to Jgus I think I will start off with IDPA CDP and/or USPSA single stack. Have a SW1911 that I modified and shot alot of it, and I have the most trigger time with a 1911 over the years. Do own MP's, Berettas, and AR type rifles but I feel the most proficient with a 1911 for competition wise. I am Aiming more towards a basic type 1911 where I don't need speed holsters or red dot sights. Hopes this answers some of your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 There is a large shooting community in our area, check out www.wiilshoot.com for all the uspsa/idpa events. Im sure Les will chime in as well Since you are close to Rockford, I highly recommend checking out pine tree pistol club. See you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 To e-mishka Thanks for the link. I noticed the zombie shoot at Mt. Carrol Oct 20, I signed up for that. Thats where I took most of my shooting classes at. When it used to be Impact and Eric Davis was running the show. I took both the Speed Shooting classes with Pete Milionis. He's the one that told me I need to do this competition stuff. I will probably join the McHenry IDPA Club and/or McHenry IPSC (MISS.) Pinetree is out of the way for me plus they want alot of time and money to join thier club. Check out my youtube page and feel free to pm me some videos or whatever. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Well, be prepared, because once you start shooting competitively you're hooked! You will have so much fun with it you will wonder why you waited so long to do it. I normally shoot Limited and Single Stack in USPSA. While I focus most on Limited, the most fun I have shooting is with Single Stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Welcome, lucky for you that you live in Illinois. Many great matches and shooters every where. Don't forget to check out some awesome clubs in Northern Indiana, Porter comes to mind. Edited August 1, 2012 by Chris iliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 North porter this Sunday uspsa!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Welcome! Thanks man hope to see you someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 If you are ever in the Springfield Area we shoot Thursday nights at Bullet Express/Capital City Arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 If you are ever in the Springfield Area we shoot Thursday nights at Bullet Express/Capital City Arms. If I'm ever down there I will definitely check that out. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg1005 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) You pretty much live in the middle of the best place for IDPA/USPSA competition(in my opinion) You can shoot USPSA every Sunday during the spring/summer/fall. 1st Sunday... Pine Tree Pistol Club in Rockford, IL North Porter Couny CC in Chesterton, IN. 2nd Sunday Shultz Rod & Gun in Muskego, WI Oak Park Sportsmans Club Plainfield, IL 3rd Sunday. Ocnomowoc Sportsmans Club in Ocnonomwoc, WI 4th Sunday. Tri County Gun Club in Polo, IL NISA @ Shultz's Range in Muskego, WI. And for year round... Pine Tree Pistol Club 1st Sunday of the Month. Pine Tree Pistol Club Thursday night house matches EVERY Thursday. Excel Training Group hosts IDPA and USPSA matches at Article 2 in Lombard the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month. Shoot me a PM for more info/if you want to meet up at a match sometime... I'm about 8 miles NW of O'hare. Mike. Edited August 2, 2012 by mikeg1005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 You pretty much live in the middle of the best place for IDPA/USPSA competition(in my opinion) You can shoot USPSA every Sunday during the spring/summer/fall. 1st Sunday... Pine Tree Pistol Club in Rockford, IL North Porter Couny CC in Chesterton, IN. 2nd Sunday Shultz Rod & Gun in Muskego, WI Oak Park Sportsmans Club Plainfield, IL 3rd Sunday. Ocnomowoc Sportsmans Club in Ocnonomwoc, WI 4th Sunday. Tri County Gun Club in Polo, IL NISA @ Shultz's Range in Muskego, WI. And for year round... Pine Tree Pistol Club 1st Sunday of the Month. Pine Tree Pistol Club Thursday night house matches EVERY Thursday. Excel Training Group hosts IDPA and USPSA matches at Article 2 in Lombard the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month. Shoot me a PM for more info/if you want to meet up at a match sometime... I'm about 8 miles NW of O'hare. Mike. Oh man lots of places to choose to go. Thanks Mike I will pm in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Welcome to the forum - If you're planning on shooting with MISS or McIDPA, give me a shout out. I learned to shoot from John Krupa and Pete Milionis too! McIDPA shoots the 23rd this month, starting at 6~6:30. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Welcome to the forum - If you're planning on shooting with MISS or McIDPA, give me a shout out. I learned to shoot from John Krupa and Pete Milionis too! McIDPA shoots the 23rd this month, starting at 6~6:30. See you there! I never trained with John, but I heard alot about him though. Pete is really cool, laid back, and a good instructor. I don't know if you know but Pete is running "The Hollow Training" in Mt. Carrol IL. I am going to his zombie shoot in October 20th. If you see a big guy with the blue 2012 Mustang that will be me. I hope to meet you someday. Edited August 10, 2012 by MrMuscleBilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steward147 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Nice post....................., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudbeard33 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 welome might see you at single stack nats one year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKAVELI Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Welcome, maybe we will see you on the range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Welcome, maybe we will see you on the range! See a 2012 Kona Blue Mustang and you will see me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Nice post....................., Thanks man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 welome might see you at single stack nats one year I hope so! I like to be on tv somday. Maybe I'll have my own custom gunsmith shop and be another Bill Wilson. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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