Shot my first idpa style stage today. wow.

[Peace]

I was up at MCSC, and the day was drawing to a close.  I decided to finish out the day in their tactical pistol range.  RSO asked me if I had ever shot there, I said "no.  He said, great, well, we have it set up in a basic 5,6,5 stage.  I laughed and let him know I had no idea what he was talking about.

 

Long story, short:  My first run through I dropped the mag in the second set with 3 rounds left in it (FTT - Failure To Think).  .. laughed about it, & reset - and had some great runs.  (3 "stations" with about 15 feet from one to the next)  

 

I did miss one on my fastest two runs, but I felt like I was going at a snail's pace.  I think 22 seconds w/ one miss was my best.  I would've gladly taken 35sec with no misses, but I couldn't slow down enough.

 

Anyway, the RSO scoring and timing me seemed to think that - since I hadn't shot in months, and since I was shooting a stock G23, and it seemed really easy for me, this might be something I could really enjoy.

 

I don't make enough money for this!  I am now hooked... we'll see where this ends up.

Edited October 6, 2013 by Peace

[musicman]

Cool beans! It's a real hoot, huh? Totally different than just standing there shooting paper or bowling pins.

I shot an IDPA match last year, and was proud to be third from last place. ;-) I've been putting off doing it again because the closest place to me holding matches always has them on Sunday. I hate missing church. Anyways, shooting tgose stages really changed a lot about how I think about possible SD situations and how I think I would handle them. Great experience. I was happy to have had zero malfunctions with my reloads. I never had an issue before, but there were a couple others guys who had some real problems with theirs.... made me nervous!

[CatsEye]

Glad you enjoyed it. Competition shooting adds a whole new dimension to shooting. It is great for testing your skills and equipment.

[dlmeadows]

Musicman Gallatin Gun Club will be holding an IDPA match next Saturday. Thats not too far from Smyrna, come on out and have a little fun

[CatsEye]

I think they are doing 3 gun at Gallatin next Saturday.

[HOGNUT]

Music City Tactical Shooters

 

 

Upcoming MATCH: IDPA Match 5 Stages - Saturday October 19th, 2013
Round count: 90 minimum rounds for pistol

 

Upcoming MATCH: IDPA Classifier - Saturday October 19th, 2013
Round count: 90 minimum rounds for pistol
*NOTE: This classifier is only for those needing classifier for the Music City Cup III
 

[DMark]

I think they are doing 3 gun at Gallatin next Saturday.

 

Yup! 

[dlmeadows]

ooops shows what I know. Dang no shooting at all next weekend for me then

[DBTN]

Peace.  What have you done?  What were you thinking?  I think I warned you.  There is no turning back now.  IDPA is like crack.  It's addictive.  Just wait till you try 3 gun.  It's even worse.  It's like meth but you get to keep your teeth.

[Peace]

Well, there's the bright side.  My wife will be thrilled that I get to keep my tooth.

 

:D

 

Yes, DB, you warned me....  though with the cost of ammo, I may have to start up an archery version using the recurve bow - maybe on horseback ('cause everyone knows horses are cheap).

 

I have already had to talk myself down from trying to qualify/enter the MCCiii.  - having never run any competition... ever.  I can methodically prepare for MCCiv.  Whenever I do get to jump in.  I'm looking forward to meeting you guys at the competition....    :cool:

[HOGNUT]

 

I have already had to talk myself down from trying to qualify/enter the MCCiii.  - having never run any competition... ever.  I can methodically prepare for MCCiv.  Whenever I do get to jump in.  I'm looking forward to meeting you guys at the competition....    :cool:

 

No reason to talk yourself out of it.  Great day of shooting with lots of stages that day.  All you need is IDPA membership and the classifier on 10/19.  You will be set.  We will have a regular 5 stage match on the 10/19 also.  Don won the match in its first year but pulled a no show the next year.  Then he picked up 3 gun and never went back to defend his title in SSP.

[Sonny]

Well, there's the bright side.  My wife will be thrilled that I get to keep my tooth.
 
:D
 
Yes, DB, you warned me....  though with the cost of ammo, I may have to start up an archery version using the recurve bow - maybe on horseback ('cause everyone knows horses are cheap).
 
I have already had to talk myself down from trying to qualify/enter the MCCiii.  - having never run any competition... ever.  I can methodically prepare for MCCiv.  Whenever I do get to jump in.  I'm looking forward to meeting you guys at the competition....    :cool:

buddy next time you decide to go let me know and I will join you I would like to try it out also

[Peace]

Absolutely!

[Dustbuster]

The IDPA matches are fun.I always plug em cause its just a good time for anyone that enjoys a good time with firearms and a little competition.Plus the guys that attend always help us noobs which is a big plus!!

[Dennis1209]

Yep! When that timer goes off the mouth goes dry and the heart starts pounding and you forget all the prior planning you had in your head :up:

 

IMO, IDPA is a good way to try and control your emotions and concentrate on the task at hand. It doesn't replace expensive tactical training and such but, I would think it wouldn't hurt if there ever comes a time when you need to clear leather in self defense.

 

BTW. They put on a great IDPA club match every 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 A.M. at the Henry County Gun Club in NW Tennessee if anyone's interested. It's a nice place, the matches are well run and you'll meet a lot of friendly gun nuts too.

Edited October 14, 2013 by Dennis1209

[Refleks]

Oh nice I didn't know MCSC had a tactical pistol range

[DMark]

What is MCSC?

[HOGNUT]

Montgomery County Sportsmen Complex.

[Rickey]

You better watch watch out for all those lead magnets they put on the NT's they'll pull that bullet over every time

Edited October 16, 2013 by Rickey

[Peace]

MCSC is outside of Clarksville.  It is laid back (everytime I've gone), RSOs are friendly, competent, and ...well, just right.  I've never been there when it was what I would call crowded, but it is a haul from Nashville.

[DMark]

OK......, now I understand. 

 

My son has talked about going to the "Shooting Complex" with some of his fellow officers and I thought he was referring to one of the LEO ranges in the area. 

 

Looks like a nice setup.  Didn't realize that it was managed by the TWRF.

 

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