Richie Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Well, I did it! I shot my first match ever today!! It was a great time, a little hot, but still a 10 on the fun scale. I don't have an idea yet of how I scored as they were not finished with the results yet. It was just great to see some fast shooters in my group tear the courses up though! The adrenaline rush that you feel is awesome, definitely a sport a lot more people should get out and try!!! A huge thanks to all you guys on this forum for helping a real noob who doesn't get much practice time learn fundamentals! Thanks to Steve Moneypenny as well for driving up and shooting the match with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Way to go...glad you had a great time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Looks like you are hooked, enjoy the ride, it is a "blast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Lots of fun, Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman_sy Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Nothing beats the smell of gunpowder in the air!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 With the holiday etc.. found out the results won't be posted on website until thursday or friday! i felt very happy with my times for the limited time i've been shooting. I did have some mental errors on one stage, gun jammed on another stage, and a RO held me up for a few seconds on a 3rd stage! Other than that it was a complete blast, and I find myself looking for when the next match will be held already lol! I was able to shoot with 2 master class shooters in my group, and it made everything awesome to have a front row seat for lol, I was very excited to shoot close to their times on 1 stage though! Felt pretty incredible to come close to their times ( i'll chalk it up to beginners luck ) Anyways, can't wait to see the results posted, i'm really hoping for a top 10 finish. If not, I still gave it a good run!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Wait till i take him to a USPSA match Wish we had a hundred new shooters like Richie, wants to learn, humble and works hard at it... ooh and listens too. was great shooting with you. you did great at the match. wish my first match had went that well. Also a thanks to the guys at the MDRC (mason dixon rifle club) in Morgantown, WV they put on a good match with a great atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 (edited) Well, the results are in. I finished 15 out of 33 shooters Not happy with those results, but I know a lot of areas that I could do so much better on. I also know of a few things that cost me probably all told 10-15 seconds of time over the entire match So overall, i'm still extremely excited, and which everyday i could be at the range I'll be better next time and thats all that counts!!! btw... I averaged out my time per shot average and if I post that towards a 90 round classifier, I would've been solidly in the Expert class, and only about 8-10 seconds out of Master in ESP... I know its not a fair comparison, but its a start Thats my new goal, to become master by the middle of next year!... Lofty goal, I know, but i'm a very challenging to myself Thanks again for all the help you guys give on this forum!!! Edited July 8, 2006 by Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT Driver Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I finished 15 out of 33 shooters Not happy with those results, Not bad for your first time! Don't focus too much on the end result..focus on the performance. but I know a lot of areas that I could do so much better on There you go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxd9 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Just like eating potato chips. I bet you can't stop with just one match! Keep at it. You'll improve with time. Nobody starts at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoupirate Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Welcome! Is this FUN or WHAT??? 1st match, NO DQ and No one got hurt. - That's a success in anyone's book. GLad to have you aboard! P.S. - Don't let your ranking or match score diminish the FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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