JPORTER72 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hi folks, I'm James from Wisconsin. Been shooting off and on since I was probably 12. Got pretty good at it and took the top gun award in my police academy. In 2010 i was rear ended and broke my back and neck. So haven't really been shooting all that much. But, now I've got the itch to get back into it. So, if I can get my technique back I should do ok. But I don't expect to break no speed records due to my injuries. I'll be hobbling instead of running. But overall I think this will be fun. As long as I can make middle of the field at local matches I'd be ecstatic. Any recommendations for factory ammo 9mm. M&P9 pro, and a M&P 9l ported performance series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 welcome to the forums! Thank you for your service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Welcome to the forums. The ported gun will put you in Open division so leave it in the safe. Quite a few people run the federal 124 grain stuff so I assume it makes minor. Chrono it to be sure. Prepare to be humbled for a while. Once you get re acclimated to shooting you might make it to middle of the pack. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Thanks for the welcome and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Welcome, like Sarge said the ported gun is better for non uspsa shooting. The 147 gr american eagle stuff has shot well out everything I've put it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Yea, I purchased it before reviewing all the classes. I could use it if I could find a 5 inch non ported or threaded barrel. I still have the mp9pro 4.25 I can shoot. I'm thinking of doing limited and just be humbled for awhile. Lol.? Can I change the trigger spring? Changing internals out for the apex parts, but just not change the actual trigger shoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Welcome aboard and thanks for your service brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 5 hours ago, JPORTER72 said: Yea, I purchased it before reviewing all the classes. I could use it if I could find a 5 inch non ported or threaded barrel. I still have the mp9pro 4.25 I can shoot. I'm thinking of doing limited and just be humbled for awhile. Lol.? Can I change the trigger spring? Changing internals out for the apex parts, but just not change the actual trigger shoe? you are seriously handicapping yourself shooting limited minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 If you're "hobbling from injuries", I wouldn't worry too much about "handicapping yourself shooting Limited Minor". Just go have fun ... enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, stick said: you are seriously handicapping yourself shooting limited minor. How so? I can move just not fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, JPORTER72 said: How so? I can move just not fast. Scoring is different. It costs you more points in minor when you don’t shoot alphas. In regards to your question about changing triggers, you can do what you like in limited division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Welcome aboard. I hope the Department took care of you and you're still working. No worries on the hobbling around. I didn't start this sport until I had already trashed my knee and it didn't stop me from making "A". Shoot me a PM if you need any advice from another LEO shooter...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, RangerTrace said: Welcome aboard. I hope the Department took care of you and you're still working. No worries on the hobbling around. I didn't start this sport until I had already trashed my knee and it didn't stop me from making "A". Shoot me a PM if you need any advice from another LEO shooter...... No, I wasn't with the department anymore when my accident occurred. I'm disabled now due to a spinal fusion and cervical fusion. So, if I run a match, I'll be done for about a week of bed rest before I can get back to the range. But have to do something 8 years of nothing is driving me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Go slow and shoot all A. Don't push so hard you injure yourself worse. You don''t have to place high to have a good time and enjoy yourself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, JPORTER72 said: No, I wasn't with the department anymore when my accident occurred. I'm disabled now due to a spinal fusion and cervical fusion. So, if I run a match, I'll be done for about a week of bed rest before I can get back to the range. But have to do something 8 years of nothing is driving me crazy. Welcome! If the movement is an issue, look into Steel Challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Steve RA said: Go slow and shoot all A. Don't push so hard you injure yourself worse. You don''t have to place high to have a good time and enjoy yourself ! That's what I'm hoping getting out and just having a good time while keeping my skills honed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Steve RA said: Go slow and shoot all A. Don't push so hard you injure yourself worse. You don''t have to place high to have a good time and enjoy yourself ! Yea I doubt I'll be competitive, but aren't you grouped with same ranked individuals usually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Sarge said: Scoring is different. It costs you more points in minor when you don’t shoot alphas. In regards to your question about changing triggers, you can do what you like in limited division. Yea I know about the PF but aren't you grouped by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 5 hours ago, JPORTER72 said: How so? I can move just not fast. "A's" are scored 5 points for major and minor "B's" are scored 4 points for major and 3 points for minor "C's" are scored 4 points for major and 3 points for minor "D's" are scored 2 points for major and 1 point for minor Unless you can shoot 100% "A's" at speed you are giving away points to major, thus the handicap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Shoot what you want. If you're not worried about being super competitive limited minor is fine, some people (rare) climb pretty high doing it. Seems to me people often recommend it for folks starting out anyway. In limited you can do whatever you want to the trigger, external changes are fine, however if you later decided to shoot production where your current guns might fit better you'll have to reverse it. You are not grouped by PF just scored.You receive a classification after four different classifiers are recorded and that allows you to compare yourself to other shooters at about your skill level easily. At majors there may be recognition for placing well in your class. Sent from my SM-G360V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, JPORTER72 said: Yea I know about the PF but aren't you grouped by that? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPORTER72 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 ok got it. thanks for all the info. I decided to run limited/Major. Had first match yesterday. Fun, ill definitely be doing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Ah, and the addiction begins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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