bobby hated Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 shooting my first big match in the rain this weekend in phoenix (western states single stack classic) and its forecast to rain. i've shot a few big matches already but not in the rain. is it better to wear pants and hope they dont get to muddy or to just wear shorts and say FTW get muddy!? also how do you clean mags when they fall in the mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Loin cloth and bare feet! I told you! Warrior! I would just wear some pants along with the cleats you normally wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattYvip Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 who cares. Either way you're gonna get wet. as my dad would say "shut up and shoot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Shorts. Cleaning mag: Take them apart and clean with a brush if thay have dropped in the mud. I try to have at least 10 mags with me for these types of matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Pants. When you get home no matter how late oil your gun down. I bagged my gun up after the match and went home, when I opened the bag late the next day there was rust every where... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Wear what ever you're comfortable in. Glock mags - just find a puddle, rinse them and shake dry - re use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I was going to do a search for you and pull up some similar threads, but it is 17 degrees here and I'm not yet warmed up. Plus, it took me an hour to get to work (about double time) due to the fresh ice/snow this morning...so I lost that time. In other words...GDIAF. Good luck at the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Me and Hank Jr are against fishing in the rain, but we're for love and happiness......... Shooting in the Rain isn't my thang but I'd say shorts or thin pants that would dry quickly. Denim will get heavy and hold you back more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Temperature dependent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 With the mid 60s and the surfaces they have there, I'd say wear shorts. If you can get a pair of rain pants that are thin with an elastic waist, all the better. Single stacks, brushes and a bucket of water is what I have found works best. A small air compressor would be nice too... Don't bag the gun if you can avoid it. Hotel room wipe downs mandatory. Good luck out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Kilt! Unless it's cold, I'd much rather have bare legs in the rain. My skin's like gore-tex - waterproof, breathes, dries quick. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Please Barry, it's gonna take awhile to get that visual out of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I know a couple of shooters that wear the kilt at matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claycrusher Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I always wear pants, I find them more comfortable, normally old blue BDU style. But that's just me. I would highly recommend breaking down your gun and mags asap after you get home and dry then clean them. I waited 2 days last year.... never again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I know a couple of shooters that wear the kilt at matches. Know em well enough to talk em out of it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I know a couple of shooters that wear the kilt at matches. Know em well enough to talk em out of it???? Not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Please Barry, it's gonna take awhile to get that visual out of my head. FWIW, I offered to buy kilts for the rest of the team, but they turned me down for some reason. BB Edited January 25, 2013 by bbbean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For some reason? Don't you own a mirror? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Goretex booties over my feet and inside my shoes. FroggTogg raingear. I keep reasonably dry. If it's cold out though, ugh... Yes on taking care of your gear as soon as you get home. Yes on rinsing out glock mags (did it several times at the Mud Bowl Nats). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Shorts if its warm enough, they dry faster and hold less water after they get wet so they are lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Temperature dependant. Pants for tomorrow it is supposed to start out cold. What squad are you on? I am on 11. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockCanMan Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Shorts as long as the weather is warm enough. I always have extra spare mags with me. If I do expect rain, then I will always have extra shop rags with me and at the end of the match, I will dissasemble my guns, and spray everything down with Kroil or WD40 until I get back home and get a chance to clean everything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9146gt Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Shorts and always barefoot. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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