J_Allen Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Ha! Just giving you a hard time. It’s really tough when anyone can chime in on a thread, and it’s difficult to know who to listen to if there are differing opinions. After all, I do it time to time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerenew Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I am a fan of DeWalt and the bill drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Don't neglect the most basic of basics. Put yourself on the clock, draw, fire one or two shots. Whittle down the time for your first accurate shot, or two shots, while putting those bullets where you intend them to go. Figure what works for you to get out of the holster to the sights on target in the most automatic way, consistently. This will serve you well in any kind of stage in any kind of match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124gr9mm Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks for sharing. Helps me building a practice routine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKnoch Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 11:02 PM, LaraBully said: I agree with what DKnoch recommended . Besides being a a much better drill and charger it also has the newest XR brushless DCF887 3 speed impact vs the DCF885 basic model in the 9 tool kit. This would be a great starter kit and you could add the wanted bare tools as needed probably for around the same price. Haha that was a while ago, but I didn’t know I was recommending a cordless drill/driver...or are we talking impact drills? I would definitely change my answer now. I would recommend Doubles Drill and then a dedicated transition drill. I like doing 90 degree transition and a wide transition drill. Obviously you have to train draws, reloads, movement and all components of USPSA, but I find I get a lot from doubles and transition drills. Also get on PSTG, a ton of good info and videos there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyr264 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 these are all great tips. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolina_boy1990 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 A lot of good advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAnAddict Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 As a shooter, I appreciate the different drills that are posted. I have never done competitive shooting so I am unfamiliar with all these drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwontanamo Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 i set up a mini stage to help a friend get into USPSA by setting up 3-4 classifiers in a single bay. he had to chance to get in and out of position; practical controlled pairs; and be exposed to some of the more difficult arrays w/ hard cover and no-shoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halen Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Out of curiosity, how many times a week are people doing live fire training with these drills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcat Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 11/17/2021 at 5:20 PM, NotAnAddict said: As a shooter, I appreciate the different drills that are posted. I have never done competitive shooting so I am unfamiliar with all these drills. If you do get involved, there are many Ranges in your Area that hold USPSA Matches. Get the USPSA Rules book too and learn about how not to get DQ'ed. Was at Paul Bunyan, new young shooter, first stage and first Match ever. Broke the 180 while reloading, argh! Felt bad for the guy, but encouraged him to come back and stay with it. He did return. Even when I started with a group of guys, I barely knew any rules at all, except the 180, finger in the trigger while moving loading/unloading, etc. But not really enough. It's great to see new people join the Matches, I wish there was a written test to help them before their first Match and to keep them/others safe. Go for it, it really is lots of fun. Some good people up in your area too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAnAddict Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 @lastcat, thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately, the closest USPSA Matches to me are at least an hour away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcat Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 50 minutes ago, NotAnAddict said: @lastcat, thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately, the closest USPSA Matches to me are at least an hour away. It is what it is. I drive 2 1/2 hrs sometimes, average about 1 1/2 hrs to each Range. 3 in Ore and 5 in Wa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAnAddict Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 5:30 PM, Lastcat said: It is what it is. I drive 2 1/2 hrs sometimes, average about 1 1/2 hrs to each Range. 3 in Ore and 5 in Wa. Sounds like I need to step up my commitment level this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightj75 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I've found one of the things that has helped me progress this past year was shooting at different clubs. Yeah it's fun shooting with your buddies every month but it makes me complacent. I think going to random clubs adds a little intensity for me and I get to see new things that I'm not used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I've gotten a lot of value recently out of the Garcia dot drill. I think that it teaches recoil management a bit better than the Bill Drill because it doesn't allow for as much slop. You don't necessarily have to lay rounds right on top of each other (although it's great if you do), but you still have to have a good consistent grip to get all shots within the 2" circle, especially when you move out to 5 yards or more. It's also great because you can make an entire training session out of just 36 rounds Although the link specifies 7 yards, I wouldn't start out there at first. Start at 3 yards, and move back by 1 yard when you start clearing the six dots consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcat Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Lightj75 said: I've found one of the things that has helped me progress this past year was shooting at different clubs. Yeah it's fun shooting with your buddies every month but it makes me complacent. I think going to random clubs adds a little intensity for me and I get to see new things that I'm not used to. I agree with you on this Lighj. Fun to squad with your buddies, but I get too complacent about my part in shooting a good Match. All the small talk goofing around, then I'm on deck and needing to switch modes. I know there are Shooters that do well no matter the squad of buddies. I found I do better with a random Squad and less buddies. I find my focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightj75 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 12 hours ago, Lastcat said: I agree with you on this Lighj. Fun to squad with your buddies, but I get too complacent about my part in shooting a good Match. All the small talk goofing around, then I'm on deck and needing to switch modes. I know there are Shooters that do well no matter the squad of buddies. I found I do better with a random Squad and less buddies. I find my focus. Same here focus and consistency are going to be one of my main goals this year. Different clubs also let's you see different stage designs because even if people don't mean to sometimes their stages have the same theme or similar setups week after week so you get comfortable shooting those designs. I found out the hard way after my first 2 or 3 matches I switched to a different club and they had 6" steel at 25-30yds which I hadn't shot much of at my regular match, but man did I learn a lesson that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludog Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Keep a journal of your matches/progress. Focus on what went well. Then try to repeat and build on those actions. Confidence is important in improving your skill set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I concur with the Garcia Dot Drill. I like shooting dots in general since about half of my live fire is done at an indoor range. This may not be a popular choice here, but the basic dot torture drill could be very beneficial for a newbie. Just start trying to master the fundamentals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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