Tom C Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 So it's been about 6 months since I returned to shooting IDPA and I have a couple observations (of a personal nature of course). First, regarding shooting sports in general, my philosophy is that...If you're shooting, you're learning. You might not realize it, but you are. Second, unless someone is shooting back, all shooting sports are games. Third, since returning to IDPA after a multi year hiatus to USPSA, I am having a ball. Every time the timer sounds to start my shooting session my adrenaline still POPS, heart races and plans "A" and "B" darned near go flyin out the window. I manage to keep my reloads happening at the points I want them and after the 1st or 2nd tgt I remember to "SEE" the front sight. I'm competing to be sure but I'm competing against me, trying to do the right things as I BELIEVE them to be while not running afoul of he rules of the game. Oh yes, and instead of using my Glock 34 with the 3lb trigger and the high viz sights yadda yadda yadda, I'm shooting my Glock 19 carry weapon and shooting with respectable accuracy IMHO. I love this game...I'm glad I came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Right on Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Carry guns have no place in IDPA competition!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Craig, what makes you say that? Everything I shoot is suitable for everyday carry! I quite often compete in IDPA with one of my carry guns just to stay familiar with them. Just because some of them do not hold IDPA legal # of rounds does not mean they can't be used. Just means you have to plan reloads a little bit differently. Richard L1761 A00686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfaxis Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I used my Shield (EDC) for the first time this past weekend. Used both 7 and 8 rounders to "plan" my reloads to go into slide-lock at the right time when possible. Didn't do any worse than usual. The thumb safety was a bit of a hassle, but an eye opener for real carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Good to hear Tom. After getting your stage planned out and when the timer goes off, it's called Alzheimers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Used both 7 and 8 rounders to "plan" my reloads to go into slide-lock at the right time when possible. 8.1.2.1 8.1.2.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah, can't do that awfaxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just shoot a revolver and the real fun will begin to "plan your reload points" ;-P(I have a lot of fun shooting my 686 and beating a bunch of the semi auto shooters with it ;-D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom C Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Good to hear Tom. After getting your stage planned out and when the timer goes off, it's called Alzheimers. Maybe Pete...But the kick in teeth is 10 seconds after range safe, I remember what i was planning. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom C Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Revolver shooters are a tough breed. I had the absolute honor to scorekeep a USPSA stage that Jerry Mickulek was shooting. Every time I recall that stage all I can do is shake my head in awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSSOH22 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 What are you thinking shooting a G19! Are you crazy LOL. Kidding, I really respect dudes that shoot what they carry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfaxis Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Yeah, can't do that awfaxis. Used both 7 and 8 rounders to "plan" my reloads to go into slide-lock at the right time when possible. 8.1.2.1 8.1.2.2 Learned something new. So this opens up a question. Is the lowest capacity rule based on what the manufacturer makes for the model, or based on what I will bring to the match? The Shield uses and comes with both a 7 and 8 rnd mag from S&W. So if I bought a couple more 8 rnd mags, and left my 7 rnd mags at home, would that follow the rules? 8.1.2.1. All magazines must be loaded to division capacity at the start signal throughout the match except in the following cases: 8.1.2.2. If a magazine is used that holds less than division capacity, the shooter will load all magazines to the capacity of the lowest magazine throughout the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sure. You could even use a 7 round mag as a barney mag to load the chamber during LAMR, then drop the empty mag in your pocket. Stuff in an 8 rounder and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Revolver shooters are a tough breed. I had the absolute honor to scorekeep a USPSA stage that Jerry Mickulek was shooting. Every time I recall that stage all I can do is shake my head in awe. Ain't that the truth Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom C Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 What are you thinking shooting a G19! Are you crazy LOL. Kidding, I really respect dudes that shoot what they carry! I know. The nerve of some people actually using what they depend on. What's next? Flashlights? No way. That'd be cheating. hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSSOH22 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 What are you thinking shooting a G19! Are you crazy LOL. Kidding, I really respect dudes that shoot what they carry! I know. The nerve of some people actually using what they depend on. What's next? Flashlights? No way. That'd be cheating. hahahaha. Dude, if you use your carry gun to shoot IDPA, the G19 will no longer be able to run malfunction free! Once you start getting it dirty and dropping mags on the ground, your screwed. You would be much better carefully removing the empty magazine from the gun and either placing it in your pocket or gently setting it on the ground! And flashlights? Who would use a WML on their gun for defensive purposes? Obviously a noob. Could you imagine a G19 w/ WML in an appendix holster? OH MY THE HORROR! 3 strikes and your out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom C Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 What are you thinking shooting a G19! Are you crazy LOL. Kidding, I really respect dudes that shoot what they carry! I know. The nerve of some people actually using what they depend on. What's next? Flashlights? No way. That'd be cheating. hahahaha. Dude, if you use your carry gun to shoot IDPA, the G19 will no longer be able to run malfunction free! Once you start getting it dirty and dropping mags on the ground, your screwed. You would be much better carefully removing the empty magazine from the gun and either placing it in your pocket or gently setting it on the ground! And flashlights? Who would use a WML on their gun for defensive purposes? Obviously a noob. Could you imagine a G19 w/ WML in an appendix holster? OH MY THE HORROR! 3 strikes and your out! Ya know, you're right. I really should get rid of all my glocks and, when something happens to me, I just play the victim card. I'm sure with the current think in America I could wind up being compensated for my injuries by being placed in a 6000 sq ft home (for my wife and traumatized adult kids) with a 6 figure, government secured, income for the rest of my life, my wifes life, my kids life and their kids lives. WTH was I thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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