Patrick Sweeney Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I'm an IPSC wheelgunner. I'm not shooting a revolver because I'm looking for sympathy, or because I'm too poor or too cheap to afford an Open gun. I shoot a revolver because I like it. Don't do me any special favors. You don't have to "dumb down" a stage to make it revolver neutral. I can deal with what you've got. Just don't set up your stages so I'm forced into standing reload after standing reload. Make it freestyle and I'll figure it out. I can count to six, and I can divide a stage total by six. I know what I'm doing, so don't apologize for making the "swinger too fast" or the "drop-turner too far." I shoot like everyone else; I line the sights up and press the trigger. Yes, I do a lot of reloading. Everyone did in the old days, before hi-cap magazines became a modern measure of manliness. Some will be messy, most will be smooth, and occasionally there will be a fanstastic one in the mix. Watch, and you might learn something. Don't treat me like I rode the short bus to the range. I came out to have fun, shoot against other wheelgunners, and see what we can do. If you aren't careful, we'll beat some of you, too. I'm an IPSC wheelgunner. If you pick on us too much, we'll start comparing your scores to Jerry, and you may not like how that turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Simpson Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 "Don't treat me like I rode the short bus to the range." ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry V Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Pat, you pretty much nailed it Except I would add something about the stares and snickering like someone put a sign saying "Dumbazz" on your back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Pat; Excellent! I couldn't have said it any better. This reminds of the whole "be careful who you're standing next to". That guy may not look like much, but back in his day he may have waded ashore on Omaha or Iwo, led a band of Montagnards against the VC, or vacation in sandy places with a tight knit group of friends who also like to SCUBA dive and parachute jump. Be wary of the guy who chooses to do things the hard way, he's either to stupid to reason with or to tough to reckon with. And there's only one way to find out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Patrick, Well written. I thought it should start with "I..state your name" Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911user Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I rode the short bus to the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The wheelgunners Credo should be on the back of a shooting shirt. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I love it. I have never been a big fan of making stages OVERLY 6 rd neutral. the revo guys are all in the same boat. If it were me, I would practice reloads all stinkin' day and seek out non-6 rd matches to administer som reloadin' medicine!!!! Great post, SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Edited for double posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The wheelgunners Credo should be on the back of a shooting shirt.Dave <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That can be arranged if Patrick allows it How about a release Patrick? Excellent topic and right to the point. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Nicely said, Patrick. I agree that this should be on a t-shirt. I'm a glutton for punishment and ridicule as I'm shooting a 3-gun match this weekend He-Man/Heavy Metal style at a local MN club that may or may not recognize the He-Man division. If they do. Fine. If not. Fine. I will be shooting my .308 M1A Scout rifle with iron sights, my 12 guage 870 pump, and my 625 WHEELGUN to fullfill the .45 pistol requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 If we decide to put it ont he back of a shirt, I'd like to tighten it up a bit and make it a little punchier. I'll do a "Wheelgunners Credo 2.0" and release it. And I thought of "Hi, my name is....I'm an IPSC...." but people who say things like that are trying to quit. We aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 And I thought of "Hi, my name is....I'm an IPSC...." but people who say things like that are trying to quit. We aren't. You mean shooting a revo isn't an addiction your trying to quit via some 12 step program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 If we decide to put it ont he back of a shirt, I'd like to tighten it up a bit and make it a little punchier. I'll do a "Wheelgunners Credo 2.0" and release it.And I thought of "Hi, my name is....I'm an IPSC...." but people who say things like that are trying to quit. We aren't. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Chip may be willing to work on it. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23133 regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slflr Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -R. Frost That is how I have lived my life. And that is why I shoot a revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 And I thought of "Hi, my name is....I'm an IPSC...." but people who say things like that are trying to quit. We aren't. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was thinking more of the Mel Brooks movie Blazing Saddles where, while being sworn in, the entire group repeats, " I, state your name". Old humor. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I'm a glutton for punishment and ridicule as I'm shooting a 3-gun match this weekend He-Man/Heavy Metal style at a local MN club that may or may not recognize the He-Man division. If they do. Fine. If not. Fine. I will be shooting my .308 M1A Scout rifle with iron sights, my 12 guage 870 pump, and my 625 WHEELGUN to fullfill the .45 pistol requirements. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Slight thread drift- Keith, You mean something like this . I'm shooting this high tech gear Saturday at the Owensboro 3 gun. M1A Bush, 12 ga. Win.model 12 (mfr. 1924), and my 625 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Dave, I got you beat. I shot my last 3 gun with a Garand, a side by side 12 gauge, and my 625. Your rig looks a little too high tech for me. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Cliff, Uber retro! You are the man! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Dave, I know your 1st 3 gun was a spear, knife, and rock... glad to see you upgraded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lee Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I shoot a revolver because it's the only thing left that is still legal to shoot in California? It's almost true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dave, I know your 1st 3 gun was a spear, knife, and rock... glad to see you upgraded <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And for my first set of "go fast" shoes I held warthog teeth between my toes. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I have a vision. 25 revolver shooters at the Nationals next year..........arriving together.........in a short bus...........driven by Bubber!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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