Hammer7242 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi there, I just got out of the Marine Corps after 10 fun filled years, almost half of which was spent on the Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Teams. I am double distinguished, have done well with high power, Palma and full bore. I also have completed in and won some combat matches on the international scale. Unfortunately one of the side effects of getting out is no loaner guns and gear or free ammo. That being said I have shot a steel challenge match at one of my last duty stations and loved it. I have a 1911 and really want to get into USPSA and Steel Challenge. I know my way around a pistol but this is brand new to me. I am definitely looking for some tips and guidance/advice on the best way to approach this. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hello from southern New Mexico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Welcome aboard, and thanks for preserving our Freedom for us the past 10 years. I'm very happy I won't be competing against you anytime soon Don't forget to start saving your brass - you'll be reloading, soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you for your service and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Welcome to the forums and thank you so much for your service! Regardless of your shooting history USPSA is a very humbling game. Be prepared for that. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7242 Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you for the welcome aboard. I am looking forward to learning from you folks on here. I am prepared"ish" to be humbled and learn from those experiences in order to become better at what I assume is a challenging and fun sport/discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSpaderInfantryman Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Welcome to the Forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco101 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Welcome! What part of NM? Roswell here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7242 Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm in las cruces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDA Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 If you want to make the drive, we have 2 USPSA matches per month here in Albuquerque. Check out RGPSC.com. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Las cruces (Mesilla Valley Pistoleros) has steel challenge the third Saturday of the month at the Butterfield range. They also have uspsa first Saturday of the month. They will also be having a pistol/carbine match on July 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7242 Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you guys for the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco101 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 You have some really good shooters in LC. Have fun! See ya at a shoot one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7242 Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 That's great! Plenty of folks to learn from. What pistol classes do people usually compete in around here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco101 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Pretty much all of them. Not many carry optics, revolvers, or L10....but thats normal. Limited, open, single stack and production are all well represented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkballedtarget Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thank you for your service, and welcome to the forums! I am in west Tx, but my wife and I shoot in New Mexico every chance we get. 1st Saturday is Lea County Action Shooters in Hobbs, NM 2nd Saturday was Roswell, NM I am not sure what their status is right now. Lubbock, TX has a match at Lead Farm the second weekend as well. 3rd Saturday we shoot at Patriot Outdoors in Clovis, NM. 4th Saturday we shoot at Cavern City Action Shooters in Carlsbad, NM 4th Sunday La Luz, NM There are others that GetAway/Taco can fill you in on, these are just the ones that I know of off the top of my head. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a PM. Calvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Welcome aboard and Thank you for your service. I am Mark Dziamski and the New Mexico Section Coordinator for USPSA. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (575) 302-7690 or newmexicosectioncoordinator@gmail.com. We are having a Operation Wounded Warrior Benefit Match on July 30 (100% of the proceeds go to veteran assistance within the state). And would love to have you come to Carlsbad and participate. We are also having our Sectional in September on the 17th. This will be in Clovis and the stages are provided and staffed by the Section Clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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