Aristotle Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Seen this at a couple of our matches, and have heard it's more common, even at bigger matches. I didn't get a chance to ask, but what are the advantages of doing this? Seems inconvenient, but maybe I'm missing the reasoning behind doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Seen this at a couple of our matches, and have heard it's more common, even at bigger matches. I didn't get a chance to ask, but what are the advantages of doing this? Seems inconvenient, but maybe I'm missing the reasoning behind doing this. I asked someone who was doing this and the answer I received was that it was easier to paste targets, reset, etc... and for Range Officers they don't have to worry when running around with the shooter with a timer in their hand. Possibly when the weather is bad, to keep the elements off the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 People don't want to drop their gun, get it dirty, etc. while walking around and helping paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Takes that weight off the belt and the hip too. Some people don't carry regularly or don't want the weight there. Kinda smart at a major match really, especially if it's prolonged over 3 or 4 days of shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 As a person with a wrecked back (5 squished discs) Taking weight off between stages helps. And its lots better setting steel and movers with out the gun in the way when bending down. If you have your stuff together it does not slow things down. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Seen this at a couple of our matches, and have heard it's more common, even at bigger matches. I didn't get a chance to ask, but what are the advantages of doing this? Seems inconvenient, but maybe I'm missing the reasoning behind doing this. I've never done this, but after inadvertantly spraying my gun with white paint while repainting steel, I'm going to seriously consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) As a person with a wrecked back (5 squished discs) Taking weight off between stages helps. And its lots better setting steel and movers with out the gun in the way when bending down. If you have your stuff together it does not slow things down. Jim Carry a 40 oz open gun and three or four mags each loaded with 23 rds, it don't take long to get a little heavy. Anything I can do that will reduce the wear and tear on my back is needed. I'm a big advocate of taping and setting steel between shooters. I like to say, I'll stay with my strengths. Hand me the tape. Hauling that extra weight tends to sap my strength after a while. Maybe its just something us "old farts" need to deal with. As long as there are safety areas nearby and I don't slow down the match by bagging between stages, I' ll continue to do it. Bill edited to add: I shot my second "Production Class" match a little over a week ago. That Glock and 10 round magazines weigh next to nothing. I almost forgot to bag it when it was time to head home. Edited March 2, 2009 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 wow, makes a lot of sense now that I think about it/read about it. Might have to start doing this myself, lord knows I'm carrying around enough weight as it is, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Most of the places I shoot at tend to be dusty....the Southwest is kinda known for that. Even with a gun cover you'll get a decent layer of grit on the gun. It just bothers me to look at the barrel and see dirt building up in the lube....just can't be good! I just shoot the stage, walk directly to the safety area, bag the gun, put my full mags in the bag, clean/reload the used mags and everything is ready for the next stage. I don't like baggin/unbagging as the shooter....slows down the operation and it's one more thing to think about. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 wow, makes a lot of sense now that I think about it/read about it. Might have to start doing this myself, lord knows I'm carrying around enough weight as it is, lol. You do know that shooters that do not reside in the State of Texas are not permitted to bag between stages at Space City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 IF you're working, or have a medical condition, it's an alright practice IMHO. Otherwise, take your mags off and just wear the dang pistol. That said, if you're shooting in Reno or "The Sand Pit" in Michigan, then the above statement is retracted and do whatever you can to keep the lapping compound (I mean sand) out of your gun, mags, and anything else of importance. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 wow, makes a lot of sense now that I think about it/read about it. Might have to start doing this myself, lord knows I'm carrying around enough weight as it is, lol. You do know that shooters that do not reside in the State of Texas are not permitted to bag between stages at Space City. but it helps me tape and set steel faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 IF you're working, or have a medical condition, it's an alright practice IMHO. Otherwise, take your mags off and just wear the dang pistol. That said, if you're shooting in Reno or "The Sand Pit" in Michigan, then the above statement is retracted and do whatever you can to keep the lapping compound (I mean sand) out of your gun, mags, and anything else of importance. Rich For those of us shaped like a pear, baggin the gun is an important part of keeping our belts from around our ankles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) For those of us shaped like a pear, baggin the gun is an important part of keeping our belts from around our ankles. I hear CR Speed is coming out with suspenders for us pear shaped fellows.... Edited March 2, 2009 by Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, so you finish a stage. IYFHDH. So you walk back to your range bag and put your pistol in a bag. DQ! What am I missing? A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, so you finish a stage. IYFHDH. So you walk back to your range bag and put your pistol in a bag. DQ! What am I missing? A.T. Either you bag your gun at ULSC. OR put the gun in your holster, grab your gun rug on and go to the safety area and bag it. When you are next up, bring your gun rug with you, and holster at the LAMR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I don't know what IYFHDH means without googling it, but if you are going to bag your gun and not get DQ'ed, you probably need to go to a safe area dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Yup! That's another duty for the RO I've seen ROs hold the gun rug throughout the COF and hands it back to the shooter to bag the pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I don't know what IYFHDH means without googling it, but if you are going to bag your gun and not get DQ'ed, you probably need to go to a safe area dj If Your Finished, Hammer Down, Holster. A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Most of the reasons here are why I use a Bladetech DOH for limited. Its more comfortable than a Ghost, covers most of the gun and the gun won't get bumped out of the holster while working between shooting. Edited March 2, 2009 by TMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well for me, I am considering the "weight and comfort" benefits as well as keeping my gun and more importantly my Optic out of the elements (Washington is known to have some rain). I have absolutely no issues/concerns with my CR Speed holster holding my gun securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonAnne9x23 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) bigdawg, "the sand pit in Michigan", must be at Dorr. Yes, a bit sandy. You could lose a mag in that stuff. Other than locations such as the range at Dorr, MI, or Sharon, Ontario, where I lost an 8 round Devel mag back when they were new, I just wear the gun all the time. The mags I usually take off all but one. Edited March 3, 2009 by SharonAnne9x23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I don't bag my gun between stages but I can see the advantage when I'm RO'ing. Might be easier to keep up with the young fast shooters plus I wouldn't have to worry about knocking my gun off on a wall or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 For those of us shaped like a pear, baggin the gun is an important part of keeping our belts from around our ankles. Hey, I resemble that remark. But I'm sticking with the "bad back" excuse. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I will never forget the poor Open shooter I saw at the Mud Bowl Nats who dropped his blaster into the gunk leaning over to set a popper. Mud was dripping out of the comp and out of the magwell, and the dot sight reticule looked like the windshield of a junk yard car. I don't know if he was able to get it all out... Don't want to drop them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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