chuckpetree Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Hi new old guy here. Shot action pistol, ipsc, steel, and ppc in the day. Have been out of the competition arena for almost 20 years. Seems other things got in the way. Now starting the shooting sport again for competitions. Like the competition. Sure I won't be much for a while but looking to do the Flagler cup this year and possibly Bianchi. Funny thing the club hosting Flagler was my old gun club when I lived in Missouri. Well that's my story. Hope to get some pointers from some gunners on here. Oh ya used to manage Arms mart gun store in Independence, Mo. as well. Have a great day guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Where are you at now Chuck? Ever heard of a guy named Dave Thrutchley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) I believe I used to work with Dave. He used to practice with Chuck Thomey all the time if that is the Dave I am thinking of. I am now in Northern Illinois. Not much ppc or NRA action here. Edited December 8, 2015 by chuckpetree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Funny was just thinking about Dave the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) a Edited December 8, 2015 by chuckpetree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 sorry, should have looked earlier. thought you were David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggerJoe Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Welcome back, Chuck. I too got back into competition shooting after a 20+ year break. I also shot PPC and AP way back when and due to personal issues, gave it up. I kept all my guns and equipment "just in case". In the summer of 2014, an old friend talked me into shooting AP again and I found myself mentally ready to go. On the way home from that first AP match in more than 20 years, I knew I was hooked again and made the commitment to go to Bianchi. I went this year and had a great time! I assume you shoot a revolver because of your other post about a shooting box? I was a little shocked at the number of revolver shooters at Bianchi this year. There was only 35 of us. And to answer your question about the shooting box, I still had all my old stuff but quickly upgraded to a Range Ready Bag by 511. It has more compartments than you will use and also the removable smaller bag in the center is perfect for taking down range. It also has a brass bag that is very handy. I took the handle off of my loading block and store it in my bag. I had 4 Comp III speedloaders and bought 6 more so I have enough for each stage and a couple of spares if I fumble a reload. I'll reload off the block between stages. I don't know whether it's my age, or life experience, or both, but I don't get nearly as wound up before a match now as I did in the past. I find myself having fun now and hope you do too! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yes- that was the right Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks bagger joe. I am sure I will have a blast. I am actually having a blast just getting ready. I will check out the bag you mentioned. Hope all is going well in your preparation as well. Tool guy any idea if Mr. Dave is shooting this year? Would be great to see him at the Flagler or Bianchi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggerJoe Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Anytime. By the way, if you haven't been told yet, you need to talk to Toolguy aka Warren Moore about getting a Stick Shift mover base. Best advance in AP since they added the black center to the targets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Chuck- I haven't seen or heard from Dave T. in many years. I doubt if he will show up. He was a cool guy and a good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 David is great. Always made me laugh no matter what happened. He was a good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckpetree Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks All looks like I will be shooting again. Might be next year before I make Bianchi. Have wrist surgery in a few days and then 8 weeks off work. Pretty sure they would not like me taking off for Bianchi after that. Hopefully all will be healed by then though. I appreciate all the help from everyone on the site with my questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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