Just Had First Match

[packapax]

After 6 months of anticipation, research, and practice I finally got to shoot my first USPSA match this past Sunday in Eleanor, WV. I used a completly factory Sprinfield XDM 9mm in Production. I shot through production twice(for extra practice) and also shot limited to expiriment with a little more speed, and to take advantage of the 19+1 of the XDM. The information I recieved on this site was invaluable, especially the "first shoot" thread. The group assembled there was very welcoming and helpful which removed alot a anxiety right of the bat. I must admit though that upon hearing the beep at the beginning of my first stage my knees were shaking a bit. I felt that my accuracy was pretty good but my times were lacking. I'm sure that improves with expirience. I am attaching a link to the scores from production in the hopes that some of you more seasoned shooters can pick up on something that I can can use to help balance my shooting. Any insite would be greatly appreciated.

I'm Matt Paxton.

PCGC Production Scores 4/09

[BritinUSA]

You're only dropping a few points per stage. And that's GOOD (it's especially important in Production where peripheral hits score much less). It's hard to judge times without seeing how a GM would shoot each stage. If the accuracy is good then I think you have a firm foundation to build upon. There's some tactics involved in how you shoot stages to make sure that you are making good use of time, no standing reloads etc.

There are a few good books/DVDs out there that will help. Some of the match DVDs showing the top shooters are also a good buy as you get to see how they process each stage.

[Tzygä]

Well done Matt!

[matt2ace]

I did quick check of your classifier score using the the calculator from the website below. It is pretty close to what you will end up with from the USPSA site. 47.15% is a good solid C performance on that classifier. Way to go!

Points are solid, speed will come with practice (and more practice). I recommend Steve Anderson's books for help with dry and live-fire drills.

http://www.classifiercalc.com/

Edited April 9, 2009 by matt2ace

[konkapot]

Like everyone has said, great hits!

If you had stage results from other shooters (especially L or L10) that might help a bit in giving you input.

FY42385

[jrguar]

Nice job & welcome. Keep shooting A's, learning what you can & practice the basics... and you will be shooting faster in no time.

[ironb]

Nice job & welcome. Keep shooting A's, learning what you can & practice the basics... and you will be shooting faster in no time.

Great job!