jar Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Have you considered teaching classes prior to a match to cover your travel expenses? If A7 is in my backyard again next year, I'd love to put something together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Have you considered teaching classes prior to a match to cover your travel expenses? If A7 is in my backyard again next year, I'd love to put something together. I do 3 to 4 a year the last few years. I am certain I will do more next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I am hitting the training hard this weekend. I am planning a "dick around day" at the Holmen match on Sunday. I will practice on the stages. Weeeee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 i heard you are shooting for Hipoint now????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaute Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Ben...any plans on shooting in Texas next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) here pressrelease.doc Edited October 23, 2011 by mhop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 here AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Ben...any plans on shooting in Texas next year? No not yet. I would love to go there in about March or April for a major match, but I am too cheap for a plane ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 here Pretty awesome dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 here Pretty awesome dude. lol so I'm guessing its not real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 here Considering who posted that, I was frightened that he was shooting for us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I traded a Sig 226 USPSA version to Hooper and got his Beretta Elite 2. I have his old gun set up now for IPSC Nationals and that is right around the corner. The 226 that he is shooting will be kind of a test gun for me. I want to see how that thing works out for him. I am thinking that in about 5 years, one way or the other, I am going to have to dump my Berettas. They have only so much life left, and the parts wont be able to be had forever. The 226 looks like where I might end up. I am not too certain on that though. The one gun I am certain I WONT shoot is an M&P. I have seen that guns extractor cost BJ his shot at the USPSA nationals.. and I don’t think Phil’s ever really worked for him. That stuff is really annoying. I can also say that I have never gotten one to group acceptably for me… and plenty of other guys that I know and trust say the same thing. No M&P for me! So aside from a 226 the other options are a XD, Glock, or a CZ. I have a few years to pick, so I am going to take my time and do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanM Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) I have to clean the extractor on my P226 every 1000-1500rds or so, or else it'll start throwing FTE's on me. And it's a PITA to take out. Other than that - and I don't think it's typical - it's a pretty good pistol. I just wish they made one with a 5" barrel and alloy frame (DA/SA that is). Edited October 26, 2011 by DonovanM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92fs Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have to clean the extractor on my P226 every 1000-1500rds or so, or else it'll start throwing FTE's on me. And it's a PITA to take out. Other than that - and I don't think it's typical - it's a pretty good pistol. I just wish they made one with a 5" barrel and alloy frame (DA/SA that is). I have never shot a SIG but, it looks to me that the bore axis is pretty high above the grip. After watching guys shood IDPA with them,they look like they recoil quite a bit. Granted, most of the ones I've see were in .40 but even still, compared to say, a G35, the SIG looks like a handfull. Do you find this to be an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-charlie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Easiest way to help Ben pick a pistol: tell him NOT to shoot a certain gun because he WON'T be able to shoot it well and will NEVER win with it. A stubborn and spiteful Ben will then master the gun and shove it back in our faces. And why would he do this?.......WINNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-charlie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Or...he'd just tell everyone to screw off and do what he wants to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Or...he'd just tell everyone to screw off and do what he wants to do. I can be a bit unpredictable that way.... =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have to clean the extractor on my P226 every 1000-1500rds or so, or else it'll start throwing FTE's on me. And it's a PITA to take out. Other than that - and I don't think it's typical - it's a pretty good pistol. I just wish they made one with a 5" barrel and alloy frame (DA/SA that is). I have never shot a SIG but, it looks to me that the bore axis is pretty high above the grip. After watching guys shood IDPA with them,they look like they recoil quite a bit. Granted, most of the ones I've see were in .40 but even still, compared to say, a G35, the SIG looks like a handfull. Do you find this to be an issue? I have shot some that seem to be ok. The factory recoil springs are pretty heavy though, I think a lighter one is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanM Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have to clean the extractor on my P226 every 1000-1500rds or so, or else it'll start throwing FTE's on me. And it's a PITA to take out. Other than that - and I don't think it's typical - it's a pretty good pistol. I just wish they made one with a 5" barrel and alloy frame (DA/SA that is). I have never shot a SIG but, it looks to me that the bore axis is pretty high above the grip. After watching guys shood IDPA with them,they look like they recoil quite a bit. Granted, most of the ones I've see were in .40 but even still, compared to say, a G35, the SIG looks like a handfull. Do you find this to be an issue? I've never taken a close look at one, but I'm pretty sure the bore axes of the P226 and the pistol you bear the namesake of are virtually identical. It's a non issue for me. Watch some of my videos and you'll see how mild the muzzle flip is with a proper grip and a modicum of grip strength. I run a 14lb Wolff recoil spring for ammo around 135pf. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92fs Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) I have to clean the extractor on my P226 every 1000-1500rds or so, or else it'll start throwing FTE's on me. And it's a PITA to take out. Other than that - and I don't think it's typical - it's a pretty good pistol. I just wish they made one with a 5" barrel and alloy frame (DA/SA that is). I have never shot a SIG but, it looks to me that the bore axis is pretty high above the grip. After watching guys shood IDPA with them,they look like they recoil quite a bit. Granted, most of the ones I've see were in .40 but even still, compared to say, a G35, the SIG looks like a handfull. Do you find this to be an issue? I've never taken a close look at one, but I'm pretty sure the bore axes of the P226 and the pistol you bear the namesake of are virtually identical. It's a non issue for me. Watch some of my videos and you'll see how mild the muzzle flip is with a proper grip and a modicum of grip strength. I run a 14lb Wolff recoil spring for ammo around 135pf. Works great. I was not trying to promote Glocks even though I compete with one right now. I started with a 92FS. If it had a replacable front sight and was a G model, I'd still be shooting it. I hit the saftey on or, forgot to turn it off too many times. Getting my hands on an Elite II G was just not practical. I think Ben has most of them at this point. There is nothing like shooting a metal gun in my opinion. Edited October 27, 2011 by 92fs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I am getting deep into my preparations for my training next year. I am loading ammo any buying components like a madman… and my new training plan will be ready for posting soon. By the time I get back from IPSC nationals next Sunday I will pretty much be done with live fire shooting for the year. That is of course a big time bummer. However, I am going to be stockpiling ammo and doing dryfire like crazy, so it isn’t all bad news. With the success of this years training plan, I can only predict I will reach an even higher skill level next year. Basically, I want to push myself to be even more accurate than I am now. I want to be able to carve out A Zone hits on 40 yard classics on a consistent basis under match conditions. I am pretty sure that wont be easy, but I know it can be done. Also I want to shoot faster on very close targets. That is my big weakness right now. In any event, I am really pumped up to hit this game harder than ever next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Or...he'd just tell everyone to screw off and do what he wants to do. I can be a bit unpredictable that way.... =) No.... You? haha You should consider checking out one of Rich's (Canyon Creek) production XD's. Seriously well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Off to the IPSC Nationals... should be a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Basically, I want to push myself to be even more accurate than I am now. I want to be able to carve out A Zone hits on 40 yard classics on a consistent basis under match conditions. I am pretty sure that wont be easy, but I know it can be done. There is no reason we all shouldn't be shooting points like EG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Mink shot mindblowing points at the Gator Classic. 2.16 C's per stage and 0 D's. Good work Matt. Edited November 3, 2011 by spanky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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