LoneRider Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wow, Had a great time at my first IDPA match Sat. !!! Had a little trouble remembering to flip the safety off when drawing the pistol All the targets were covered with black garbage bags for some reason so I wasn't real sure where the center area was. Most of my shots were 1-3" low shooting w/2 hands. For some reason all shots 1 handed were dead center! By the end of the day they were calling me "Gut Shooter" Had no trouble with the steel...knocked them all down with first shot! Will go back, in fact a different club shoots this weekend, planning to go shoot there. This may be as addictive as Cowboy Shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Another convert Never seen black bags before, I've seen t-shirts to obscure scoring rings and clear bags for rain protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 "Some reason" is to "dress" the targets so you cannot see the scoring rings and have to shoot by "anatomy", recalling that the Zero is above the center of mass. Just like an enemy's heart is above the middle of his body. I have seen black trash bags used in lieu of T-shirts once or twice ever. The thin plastic does not wad up around the bullet and rip out an uneven hole and is easier to lift to score and paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Black bags, heck they were in body bags already and didn't need shot Just kidding. I've never seen that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmoore Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 They also keep you from reading your shots off paper, better know where the bullet went by use of your sights! They can be hard on "black on black" sights if mixed with low light .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Find the -0 zone under the head, you'll find it with practice.... get night sights SOON, and a flash light you can use... (REALLY PRACTICE THIS!) AND HAVE LOT'S OF FUN! it's cool ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Why do I need night sights??? Or a flashlight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Liberator Flashlight Why do I need night sights??? Or a flashlight?? Lots of clubs run low light and flash light stages inside. it's a lot of fun, but you need the right equipment........ Here is one discussion Liberator Flashlight http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=60287 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 OK, None of the clubs around here are inside so I won't need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehaul Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Most of my shots were 1-3" low shooting w/2 hands. For some reason all shots 1 handed were dead center! Tighten up your weak hand grip and try to press the trigger straight to the rear for a surprise break. The weak hand grip will help prevent your muzzle from dipping as you pull the trigger. You might try some 50 ft Bullseye practice with both hands to sharpen up your trigger pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 OK, None of the clubs around here are inside so I won't need them. Wow, It doesn't even get dark in TEXAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) What can be interesting is when they put a "shoot" target in front of a knockdown target. You have to put 2 in the cardboard and make sure the knockdown goes down. In the NC State Match they had that setup, and the knockdown activated two swingers along with a drop turner. That was a very interesting stage to shoot and watch. Oh and you were shooting seated in a vehicle. The target hiding the knockdown was on the right side of the vehicle, while the swingers and drop turner were on the left side of the vehicle. Edited March 2, 2008 by Blueridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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