Dkrad1935 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 OK - I have been trying to shoot a classifier for about two and a half months now. Had one cancelled due to weather and another cancelled for some reason Im not quite sure of. But Saturday am I should get to classify. I have been shooting IDPA for maybe 6 months or so. But I have had a nagging elbow problem so I am very anxious to see how I do. Haha - my wife would say I am obsessed with this. But I really want to just benchmark myself. I shot a sanctioned match at the end of October and did average. But since then I have gotten a lot better - actually winning one of the local indoor matches (low shooter count but good shooters). So this will be my first legitimate benchmark opportunity. A friend told me not to over classify.....but that just doesn't compute for me. I mean I understand all the reasons he says that, but I just need to know how good I am and I couldn't stand it to not try my best. So - A bold prediction.....I think I will shoot middle expert. Of course we will see how the long shots and the head shots get me. I literally get know practice with those..... I will report back and let you know...unless of course I do worse than expected:) Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbermurph Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 how did you shoot a sanctioned match unclassified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWard79 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I recommend knocking out some dry fire in preparation for the classifier. A lot can be figured out in dry fire, and a lot of time can be gained through transitions. Take a look at Ben Stoeger's classifier run on YouTube, and you'll have an idea of what speed and fluid motion can look like. Once you're on the line let your vision dictate the pace, you can only shoot as fast as you can see. Good luck, call your shots, and transition hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm with you Dk. Shoot to your skill level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 How did I shoot a sanctioned match as unclassified? I payed the man my entry fee, showed up and shot! I was one of several unclassed shooters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 OK - Maybe Expert was a bit overconfident...hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 You go Sharpshooter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 dont know - shooting in the morning....its gonna be freakin cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 OK - Unofficial results.....drum roll please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I shot horrible...I had a raw time in SSP of 99 seconds and ended up with a 130 i think...if my math is right which is SharpShooter. I felt really slow and lethargic.....but at least I finally got to shoot a classifier. I also shot CDP - I just got my first 1911 and borrowed someones holster and mag pouches. Marksman. So my ego is a bit deflated but that is a good place to start. And I have really good idea of things to work on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbermurph Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I shot horrible...I had a raw time in SSP of 99 seconds and ended up with a 130 i think...if my math is right which is SharpShooter. I felt really slow and lethargic.....but at least I finally got to shoot a classifier. I also shot CDP - I just got my first 1911 and borrowed someones holster and mag pouches. Marksman. So my ego is a bit deflated but that is a good place to start. And I have really good idea of things to work on!!! Good shooting!!! Didn't mean to sound crass about your first sanctioned match, I was just under the impression that the rules state you have to have a classification to shoot a sanctioned match. Neither here nor there, glad you had fun, hope you continue to play and improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I feel like I can shoot quite a bit faster - it just didnt happen today so I have some things to work on for sure.... But to be honest and I forgot to mention this...my 14 year old shot and I had more fun SO'ing him (this was also my first time SO'ing after getting certified back in December). He hasnt even looked at a pistol in 2.5 months and he was awesome. He was down 9 in stage 1 and 16 in stage 2. Unfortunately stage 3 wasnt kind to him. But dude was shooting lights out for the first two stages....He is a Marksman and a good son:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Oh - and if I ever run a classifier, I will make a big announcement to bring lots of magazines! For SSP I loaded 9, 12, 9, 12, 6, 12, 14, 14, 6 and blasted through the thing. I SO's a guy that was taking long time and ended up having to do a re-shoot and I had him load his mags the same way and he went through way faster. I know some think it is a little loose with rules to load over capacity but classifiers take way too long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstone Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Dkrad1935 thanks for listing the way you loaded the mags.. will try that later next classifier.. I was so nervous today and the head cold killed me. It was fun today all in all.. Did you load a 3 round mag for one stage? Edited January 25, 2014 by lstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatcop Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would recommend not loading based on the specific shot requirements. If you need 6 and only load 6, what are you going to do when you have a FTF or jam. When you tap, rack, you won't have enough ammo to finish the stage. Always make sure you have what is required and extra for "Murphy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck s Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 If that happens in the IDPA classifier, you get a reshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 yeah - you get a re-shoot in the clasifier so, it speeds things up until it slows things down! Lester - didnt load any with three. Look at each of the strings in the classifier and walk them through in your head with the round counts I described and it will work out perfectly for the slide lock reloads. You just need an extra round or two in stage three cause you have to do the "loaded chamber reload" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 SwatCop - you make a great point. I was in the Army for a bit and I get tactics as well as most.... but this is just a game for me. A way to get out and hang out with my kiddos and blow some shit up you know. So I am gonna game it as much as I can! If everyone else gets a re-shoot, ill take one if i think it will help me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Just shot my second classifier (IDPA) and just missed EX by two head shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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