3djedi Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I was just curious to know if I was the only one who shoots limited minor. If you do, why? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Good for 3-gun practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) *Raises Hand* Reasons (in rough order): 1. Cheaper (when shooting 9mm instead of .40) 2. Easier on my sh*tty elbow joints 3. More pleasant to shoot 4. a little extra satisfaction when placing higher than others shooting major Edited April 22, 2014 by al503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) *Raises Hand* Reasons (in rough order): 1. Cheaper (when shooting 9mm instead of .40) 2. Easier on my sh*tty elbow joints 3. More pleasant to shoot 4. a little extra satisfaction when placing higher than others shooting major Lol....that's one thing I like about it too. Reason #4. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Edited April 22, 2014 by 3djedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 i started doing that a while ago to practice for 3 gun. My scores suffered, but I think that's because I went from shooting 2 to just putting 2 on paper, which you can do pretty quickly. I ignored my scores, and just looked to see how fast I could go without mikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBolt Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I am shooting Limited Minor. New to the sport and already owned a Glock 34 so I am running what I had. Now that I have been competing for about 8 months I am wanting to upgrade to Major. I am a solid "C" shooter (real "C" not a sand bagger). Last match I broke down my hits and realized I gave up 44 points by shooting minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Because I am a cheap bastard who doesn't want to blow $1,500 to $3,000 for a full on STI/SVI .40 cal limited racegun, when my $700 9mm Beretta works. I also don't want to buy somebody else's used 2011 jam-o-matic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have been shooting Lim minor all winter to save money 9 vs 40, and to keep the round count evenly distributed between my guns. I have found my recoil control between the two guns just isn't that different. The reality is if you shoot all A's you are at no disadvantage, and 23+1 Is awesome, kept from having to reload at all on many stages. Side note, unless there are other reasons, some of you who posted here may bee more competitive shooting in production... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'm shooting limited minor because I bought a 9mm 2011 for no good reason. It was fun beating 20+ other shooters that were shooting major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I shoot L10 minor actually. It's because I have a sao CZ with a magwell and L or L10 is really the only place to shoot it in uspsa. So I shoot L10 minor, as I'm used to having just 10 to play with from idpa and production in uspsa. If I had a major gun, I'd shoot that. But this way I get to shoot what I have and that's good enough for me. Just shooting local stuff so no biggie to me. Now I will be shooting my first sectional shooting L10 minor this summer, we'll see if i change my mind after that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajjacks916 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I am shooting Limited Minor. New to the sport and already owned a Glock 34 so I am running what I had. Now that I have been competing for about 8 months I am wanting to upgrade to Major. I am a solid "C" shooter (real "C" not a sand bagger). Last match I broke down my hits and realized I gave up 44 points by shooting minor. My situation as well. Had a 34, built a rig with existing parts and started running and gunning. Edited April 23, 2014 by ajjacks916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I go back and forth between major and minor. Minor is an absolute hoot to shoot and is much easier on the old hands. I still do major at some local matches and all majors but being a bottom tier A shooter the truth is I am going to get spanked no matter what caliber I shoot. I think eventually I will get my head completely wrapped around that and shoot which is the most fun for everything. Oh, and if you think a 9mm is a soft round to shoot try a 180 gr .40 at minor. Makes you giggle so much you almost forget you are giving up a couple rounds in capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortrader Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I also don't want to buy somebody else's used 2011 jam-o-matic It's funny how so many people have made GM,M, and A class with those 2011 jam-o-matics. This year, I plan on shooting Lim minor in 9mn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advan031 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I shoot it just for practice at my local club match then switch it up to my .40 before a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Just shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmj3 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Because I am a cheap bastard who doesn't want to blow $1,500 to $3,000 for a full on STI/SVI .40 cal limited racegun, when my $700 9mm Beretta works. I also don't want to buy somebody else's used 2011 jam-o-matic Weird, the (at least) 10 y/o used 2011 jam-o-matic I picked up here in the classifieds runs 100% - my brand new custom 2011 is still trying to get to that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have a Limited major gun, I've always shot my 9mm XD Tactical instead. Just like shooting it more and I'm not good enough to shoot to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleL Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Reason #4 I think 20 rounds of 9mm is fun as hell, no matter what anyone wants to call it. Minor. Major. Bah whatever. Do what you're supposed to do and don't make mistakes.... Doesn't really matter what you shoot then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonShooter Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I like shooting Limited Minor... faster split times plus what everyone else was saying...softer to shoot and cheaper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I did a big experiment last year where I switched to a G-34 for Lim/Minor. I usually shoot pretty accurately, so I figured that the 23 + 1 rounds would offset the scoring penalty. I found that it really didn't. I would input my scores into EZ WinScore as Lim/Minor, then put me in as Lim/Major. With the Major scores, I'd consistently beat my Minor scores by 5 stage points per stage. I know that this doesn't directly factor how recoil affects scoring, but it was the closest that I could come to a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Good for 3-gun practice. you said it....I normally shoot production but on occasion shoot lim minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I like shooting Limited Minor... faster split times plus what everyone else was saying...softer to shoot and cheaper.. Softer to shoot yes, but faster split times I dunno... have you tried it on the clock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 As far as the jam-o-matic 2011 comment goes, I didn't say all 2011's are jam-o-matics. I just don't want to buy somebody else's used lemon, get it to the range, find out it doesn't run 100% and have to send it off to a smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'd like to believe guys who would sell a lemon without full disclosure are in the minority on this forum. I know I'm more concerned about the reliability of the guns I sell than the guns I shoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 People talk a lot about faster splits but my question is what about where it really matters...... transitions? It feels like I am faster shooting minor but have never tested this. Doubt I will as I firmly believe your best scores will be shooting major. There are other reasons to shoot minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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