I don't get all the fuss over the gear in Mr. Stoeger's or Mr. Vogel's videos. Are not both shooters within the published rules?
I don't get all the fuss over the gear in Mr. Stoeger's or Mr. Vogel's videos. Are not both shooters within the published rules?
I'm not bothered by their gear. It certainly seems to be within the rules. I have to think it is just because it seems like many people on pistol-forum do not love the shoot-me-first IDPA vest and see it as a cliche of pistol shooting and concealed carry. I kind of see it that way too, but am unconcerned at it being used as the requisite concealment garment for the FAST.
The beauty of Vogel's and Stoeger's pistol shooting far outweighs the blight of the SMF vest in my eyes.
Agreed. I hate IDPA vests but I frequently wear one for IDPA matches. Why? Because mine is light weight and it's easy to take on/off when I shoot stages that require concealment. I wear a t-shirt or polo shirt underneath because it gets hot as hell here in the dirty South. No, I don't EDC with a SMF vest. I do carry underneath a unbuttoned S/S shirt though and it's pretty much the same.
IMO, the biggest advantage of using a vest for IDPA is having a place (easy to get to pockets) to stick a mag while doing tac re-loads, something I'd prob never do in real life anyway. Therefore, it's already a poor facsimile of real life situations so I might as well wear the vest, right? Besides, in the end it's just a game and that's sort of the uniform so I play along.
True dat. That's what I'm taking from these vids. I plan to stup up some dry fire and re-load practice after watching these lightning scores.