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Steel Challenge - July 27, 2014 @ ENGC
JTH:
--- Quote from: abbafandr on July 16, 2014, 06:32:57 PM ---Differentiate between CF production and CF iron if you could. ???
--- End quote ---
Production means conforming to the USPSA Production rules about type of firearm allowed, very limited modifications, and non-race holsters that are placed behind the hipbone. Also, limited to 10 rounds in the magazine after the start signal.
Limited (used to be Centerfire Irons) is basically any gun you like with pretty much any modification you like in whatever holster you like placed anywhere you like (other than crossdraw) with the exceptions of 1) must be iron sights, and 2) no compensators.
Short form: Production is for folks with Glocks, M&Ps, XDms, etc, that don't have hardly any modifications to them, all in normal-person belt holsters. Irons is for folks who like more expensive tricked-out guns like 2011s in race holsters.
Top-used Production guns:
Here's a fairly standard example of a Limited gun:
There is a also a "single stack" division for those who like shooting 1911s. Similar to Production, guns used in the Single Stack division must conform to USPSA Single Stack division requirements.
You don't need any sort of competitor "rig" (competition belt and mag pouches locked in place) for Steel Challenge---you may see some, but that is just because people are using their normal USPSA rigs. They aren't necessary for SC.
In Steel Challenge, you just need a good holster, on a belt that will hold it in place. (You can carry your magazines in a bag that you set on the table next to where you shoot.) You don't have to have a competition belt, mag pouches, etc---just a gun, a holster that covers the trigger guard and a belt to holds it up, and several magazines.
And ammo. :)
For some commentary about what equipment you need to bring, there's this:
And for a general overview about Steel Challenge matches at ENGC, there's this:
http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php/topic,6854.0.html
SeanN:
Good explanation, jthhapkido!
(Although it is really weird to see you with hair again in that video! ??? )
greg58:
Me and my little 22 are in.
Greg58
JTH:
Do remember that after you register, you should SQUAD YOURSELF using the link you get via email after the online registration. :)
(You haven't registered yet? Why not? It is supposed to be a beautiful day, and ringing steel is a BLAST.)
Matter of fact, we need a way to tag people in this. All the folks who have been talking about shooting, getting to the range, their new handguns, etc---they should all come out and shoot the match.
For normal citizens, Steel Challenge is about as similar to self-defense (in terms of shooting skills necessary) as you can get: how fast can you draw the gun and get accurate shots on target. For people who like competition, we've got several folks who shoot pretty darn well, and will give you some seriously hard times to beat. For people who like the social atmosphere, SC is just a good fun time---and the shooting sports are one of the few places I've seen where it is a NORMAL thing for folks to cheer on their toughest rival, and be completely happy to see them have a rockin' run at something.
And for those folks who aren't real sure about their skill, and don't want to be embarrassed: Don't worry. Seriously, don't worry. We have people of all backgrounds and skill levels shooting the match, with ALL TYPES of guns. No, it isn't wimpy to shoot with a .22. No, you don't have to be blazingly fast to have a good time.
All you have to do is to be SAFE. If you can do that, everything else will be a blast.
Get yourself registered and squadded! (Next SC match isn't until October, so you want to get this one in now! :) )
OnTheFly:
Question: It has been a while since I've shot a SC, and I seem to remember that there was some affiliation of SC and USPA. When I register for this match, do i use my USPSA classification, or is there a different classification for Steel Challenge.
Thanks,
Fly
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