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Shooting range discussion is the main topic of this show. As many of you know, I like to shoot the Real World Gun shooting match at Dallas Pistol Club. After the match, I interviewed 3 shooters who also listen to this show to get their opinions on the match and what they learned from it. We also discussed carry guns. One shooter, who is an avid USPSA shooter, kind of surprised me when we talked about his carry gun. I really stunk in this match. I had one stage that was horrible and it destroyed my score. But I was able to pull off a couple of real good shots that made the whole match worthwhile. As I’ve mentioned quite often, you just can’t practice some of this stuff at a square range. So this podcast should help you experience some of it. I also answer some listener questions and emails. Next week I will do a review of the High Noon Alter Ego and the High Noon Hideaway holsters I’ve been using lately. Don’t forget to join the GRRN forum and my YouTube Channel too. Thanks for listening, Bob Mayne – HandgunWorld Show
Hey Bob…glad to hear that you’re getting the “calling your shots” thing down. It really makes a huge difference because you know where the shot went as soon as you break it and know if you need to fire a make up shot or not as soon as it happens.
Regarding the discussion with Chris about USPSA, in Production Division (Classes define the shooter, Divisions define the gun), you have to keep the magazines behind the hip bone point (See Appendix E3 of the USPSA rulebook)…the same restriction applies to Single Stack Division too.
If you have ANY magazines on you after the start signal forward of this point, you get moved to Open division (this includes “barney” magazines that are used during the “make ready” phase)…it doesn’t matter if you don’t even use them during the COF…by simply having them forward of this point, is considered a division equipment violation…and going to Open is the penalty.
Thanks for clarifying that Steve. I haven’t shot enough USPSA lately.
Correction on 1911 .22lr trainer pistol in regards to Rugers. Ruger makes a pistol called the 22/45. Grip angle, size, safety and magazine release button are all in the same locations as found on 1911s, hence the 45 designator in the model name 22/45.
That said……. I would personally go with a conversion kit as well. Reason being it allows one to use their carry holster and mag pouch and the conversion is lighter than a second pistol if you wanted to toss it into a backpack/BOB for gather small game.
If one is looking for something as an alternative to shooting center fire from a training standpoint only, I would suggest skipping the .22lr all together and get a quality airsoft gun instead. Airsoft allows you a lot more training flexibility as you do not need a dedicated shooting range, can practice in and around your home and can be used in force on force training.
In regards to the clown that called you self absorbed……. you know what they say, “Those that can, do! Those that can’t, try to make themselves feel better by attempting to belittle those that do!” What’s the web address to his podcast again?????? Don’t let simple comments by simple people get you down brother. 🙂