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USPSA Match January 4, 2015 at ENGC - cancelled due to anticipated weather
tstuart34:
Thanks guys you all connected some dots in my head from all the reading I have been doing.
I am practicing reloads but I fumble a lot! I realized Limited DIVISION :laugh: has fewer restrictions that could put me behind but I really like the idea of of being able to load up my mags and focus on being safe and hitting points. I am no way trying to come out and win anything. Hell my goal for my first match is to make it through and maybe be second from last. This is more about having some fun and getting into a new sport that I enjoy.
So I think I have decided to run Limited minor for now. So now I am thinking why not go out and buy some extended mag bases. :P Since I know I'm going to miss and if I can have a few extra rounds in the mag to make up for that and save a reload. If i get 140mm spec mag bases these could also be used in multi-gun correct?
As far as mag carriers I roll my own so I will probably fire up the Kydex press and order a couple more tekloks so I am prepared for what you guys throw out!
Anything else I need to know about Limited? ???
SemperFiGuy:
--- Quote --- Hell my goal for my first match is to make it through and maybe be second from last.
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Please do not encroach upon my match territory. I've worked so hard so long to get there.
Thank You.................
sfg
tstuart34:
--- Quote from: SemperFiGuy on December 29, 2014, 04:07:14 PM ---Please do not encroach upon my match territory. I've worked so hard so long to get there.
Thank You.................
sfg
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I'm sure I will do my part to miss. You do your part and hit some targets and you should still beat me!
JTH:
--- Quote from: tstuart34 on December 29, 2014, 03:52:47 PM --- Hell my goal for my first match is to make it through and maybe be second from last. This is more about having some fun and getting into a new sport that I enjoy.
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That is COMPLETELY the way to do it. Excellent!
--- Quote ---So I think I have decided to run Limited minor for now. So now I am thinking why not go out and buy some extended mag bases. :P Since I know I'm going to miss and if I can have a few extra rounds in the mag to make up for that and save a reload. If i get 140mm spec mag bases these could also be used in multi-gun correct?
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Yes----but before you go spending too much money, you might just shoot a match first.... :) After that, you'll have a better idea what gear you need or want.
(Because once you get hooked on USPSA, you are either going to buy a .40 for Limited, or switch over to Production. In Production, the base pads aren't legal. Though most 9mm basepads do work for most .40 mags, too, so if you stay in Limited they'll work.....)
If you ARE buying basepads (which I get---I own basepads for a rifle I don't have yet, for a division where those basepads don't actually make any difference!) I strongly suggest the Taran Tactical pads. Arredondo ones are fine, too, and there are others that work---but Taran's stuff really is the best.
http://tarantacticalinnovations.com/
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Anything else I need to know about Limited? ???
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* It's a lot easier and faster to draw from a kydex OWB holster (preferably with a drop/offset) than it is leather. Race holsters are even faster.
* Make sure the holster is securely on the belt, and that it completely covers the trigger guard of the gun.
* Even with fully-loaded mags, always add the +1 in the chamber, because you never know when you are going to need it.
* Wild, fast, uncontrolled firing is fun until you have to score the targets.
* Shooting one-for-one on steel is the best way to go, even if you have to slow down a bit to do it.
* Safely keeping the muzzle pointed downrange through the entire stage of fire (including during movement and reloads, in particular reloading-while-moving) while never sweeping yourself is one of the best ways to have an completely fun match without issues.
* The other thing is to keep your finger visibly outside of the trigger guard unless you are actively engaging targets. So, while loading, reloading, or unloading, or while moving (unless shooting on the move) the finger should be not only off the trigger, but visibly outside the trigger guard....you'll have a good time. :)
Mudnrox:
The January USPSA match has been cancelled due to anticipated dangerous weather conditions. We'll look into the possibility of a makeup date later in the year.
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