KSTG at the NRA 26-Feb-2013

[JV_]

I don't know about you all, but I really enjoyed this match. I liked shooting each stage two times so I could choose a different approach. I know it helped on stage 1.

[sys_999]

Not sure yet how I feel about it... huge fan of no-shoots though.

:D

[JSGlock34]

I did like the opportunity to run the stages twice - I think in most cases my scores did improve on the second run. I did lament the absence of a final 'super stage' though. :p

Thanks to Todd and Fred for running another great match.

[chrismark420]

Loved this setup. Thought it was great for new shooters, as there were no move-and-shoots. Enjoyed being able to shoot each stage twice. Got a chance to improve. Thanks to everyone for a great shoot

[Arclight]

At first I wasn't sure I liked the idea -- seems like you don't get enough stages. But I really liked getting to do each one twice. I learned a bit, but it wasn't just repetition 'til you gamed it through.

I hope we see this setup again, if not always.

[ToddG]

Results:



Trophy Shooter ClassTotalPoints Down
High Overall1Todd GreenM38.680
2James VentreM40.475
3Joe ConnersA41.965
1st B4Jarrett SchulzB47.302
2nd B5Bill CarsonB48.780
1st Major6William DavisB51.6010
7Jason StephensonUn52.784
8Michael HarnageB56.394
9Andrew MillsB57.973
10Fred MooreUn58.656
11Toshi EtoB62.036
1st DA/SA, 1st C12Tom FarleighC63.420
13Gordon ProutyUn64.641
14John GallagherB76.6311
15Ian DuffyUn77.492
16Glenn WisniewskiUn79.468
1st D17Christopher MarkD80.801
18Stephen LycettC82.819
19Cody ClaxtonC86.4920
20Erik RamosUn90.609
21Matt BalzanoUn96.0916
22David ScrordyUn96.4922
23Khang LeC96.930
High Lady24Bonlyn HawleyD98.3518
25Robert EstrightUn111.9527
26Josh ReynoldsD115.1231
27Whitney VoltzUn118.583
28Christina IgnacioUn125.919
29Andrew GoldinUn129.3912
30TJ ParmeleD149.7121
Todd Green (#2)M31.862
Joe Conners (#2)A36.212
James Ventre (#2)M42.834
Fred Moore (#2)Un46.512
Michael Harnage (#2)B48.192
Stephen Lycett (#2)C77.3112
DQRyan Cooley 0.000

Results in Apple Numbers (http://pistol-forum.com/kstg/130226/KSTG-130226-results.numbers)

Results in Microsoft Excel (http://pistol-forum.com/kstg/130226/KSTG-130226-excel.xls)

Note that points down and penalties were combined for both runs of a stage, making it difficult to see the difference between your first run and your second. We'll fix that for future matches if folks like the "multiple runs of fewer stages" approach.

There's nothing that would prevent us from doing two short stages (shot twice each) and a final "grand" stage (shot once). There are some issues with the "grand" stage idea altogether, but that's more appropriate discussion for another thread.

[Arclight]

Man.. have to love the quick feedback!

Thanks!

[kle]

I had fun with this one, though I also kinda miss the "super stage" and the "shoot'n'scoot" that such stages require. I also got video of my run:


http://youtu.be/7qsbSuypBms

Thanks to everyone, again!

[Vinh]

Disappointed I missed this, working the graveyard shift. Congrats to Todd and James as usual, hope to make the next one.

[JV_]

I like the first stage where the other squad members couldn't see the shooter. You don't really know how they ran it, and the issues with their approach, so it makes you think harder about your plan.

[chrismark420]

I also missed the run-n-gun super stage. For me, I use this as practice also, since there isn't really a range in the area where you can move and shoot at the same time. And since the super stages required many more shots, you actually had to plan and count out your rounds and reloads. But the variety is good. The past few KSTGs have been very unique, from the spinning target to the lying down stage we did last night. Either way, it was a blast. Have nothing but good things to say about a well run match. Thanks to everyone

[zeroflux]

Thank you for a fun match. The Elevator Stage was outstanding and I also enjoyed Stage 3 - shooting from the ground. I like this layout where you get to run short stages twice better than the long drawn out combined stage finale.

[zeroflux]

I had fun with this one, though I also kinda miss the "super stage" and the "shoot'n'scoot" that such stages require. I also got video of my run:


http://youtu.be/7qsbSuypBms

Thanks to everyone, again!

Awesome job captioning the video. It adds a lot of value.

[Arclight]

I had fun with this one, though I also kinda miss the "super stage" and the "shoot'n'scoot" that such stages require. I also got video of my run:


http://youtu.be/7qsbSuypBms

Thanks to everyone, again!

Nicely done and great video. I'm never envious but always impressed by anyone who shoots IDPA/KSTG with a revolver. It looks exhausting.

[JConn]

I won't speak for the others that set up but my thought in not having a super stage was that we had done that the last 4 or 5 times. It was time for something a little different, and I think this set up provided both a fun match, and a bit of a learning environment. I did not see much difference between my two runs and that tells me that I am doing a good job managing pre beep jitters and that my fundamentals, while no where near where I want them to be, are at least settling a bit. I don't think the superstage is gone, but probably won't be an every match thing. I would like to throw in a big thanks to all that came out. Running these matches is much easier when everyone pays attention and participates in the pasting, and we have been having great crowds.

[JV_]

JConn - You did well, you're consistently shrinking the gap.

[JSGlock34]

Was the round count exactly 50 (assuming you shot the minimum required)? The match design made for a lot of learning without breaking the bank, which is certainly appreciated in the current climate.

[kle]

Was the round count exactly 50 (assuming you shot the minimum required)? The match design made for a lot of learning without breaking the bank, which is certainly appreciated in the current climate.

Yup. I took only one extra shot; total round count was 51. Without that extra shot, it would've been exactly 50.

[kle]

Nicely done and great video. I'm never envious but always impressed by anyone who shoots IDPA/KSTG with a revolver. It looks exhausting.

"Anyone" equals...me? I think with the exception of TJ, once, I've been the only wheelgunner at the KSTG (and the USPSA matches that TKA's been putting on for the past several months).

But yeah - it took me nearly three times as long to shoot the KSTG this time as it took the leaders. I was nearly out of breath by the end of it. Or was it my smoky reloads?

[ToddG]

Was the round count exactly 50 (assuming you shot the minimum required)? The match design made for a lot of learning without breaking the bank, which is certainly appreciated in the current climate.

Yes, it was 50... but by coincidence more than purpose. We always try to have the match require 50-60 rounds without making up silly hosefest stages just to burn ammo. If we go less than 50, people start to complain that they paid too much money for too little shooting. There have been some really good stage designs we've had to reject or backburner simply because they didn't maintain an adequate round count.

[Kyle Reese]

It was great to see everyone again, and look forward to next month's match. Thank you to all who came out!

[baronfitz]

Sorry I missed this one. When did the thread go up? I've been keeping an eye on the forum all month and then saw the thread today for the first time.

[JV_]

When did the thread go up? I don't think it went up before the match.

[baronfitz]

What's the best way to stay informed about matches then? I don't always get a chance to go to the NRA with my travel schedule, and I doubt they'd want me calling and pestering them.

I'm eager to redeem myself after my crappy performance in December. :-)

[JV_]

What's the best way to stay informed about matches then? I don't always get a chance to go to the NRA with my travel schedule, and I doubt they'd want me calling and pestering them.For 2013, you can assume there's a match on the 4th Tuesday of the month, and signups would begin 2 weeks before the match date (Monday).

[fuse]

JConn - You did well, you're consistently shrinking the gap.

Srsly. Well done.