Shot My First USPSA match

[Mr. Goodtimes]

I've been wanting to get back into competitive shooting for a while now and finally did. I used to shoot 2 gun a little a few years back but fell out of it because of life. The local range hosts a nice USPSA match every tues and fri night so I think I'm going to start going a few times a month.

It was definitely a ton of fun. I shot production limited minor with my G19. I'm competitive but the main reason I'm there is to get me shooting my carry gun in a stressful environment, shooting, moving, reloading etc... I absolutely realize there are huge gaps in the gaming to real world transition but i definitely feel like I had some quality time behind the gun last night, and also had a great time. I also like some of the rules a little better than IDPA or 2 gun, the biggest being the ability to plan the stage as you see fit.

Now the competitive part of me really wants, in a really bad way, a 9mm 1911. A Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun may not be too far away in my near future.


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[Luke]

Congratulations man! Glad you had fun and shot good!

[Mr_White]

I've been wanting to get back into competitive shooting for a while now and finally did. I used to shoot 2 gun a little a few years back but fell out of it because of life. The local range hosts a nice USPSA match every tues and fri night so I think I'm going to start going a few times a month.

It was definitely a ton of fun. I shot production limited minor with my G19. I'm competitive but the main reason I'm there is to get me shooting my carry gun in a stressful environment, shooting, moving, reloading etc... I absolutely realize there are huge gaps in the gaming to real world transition but i definitely feel like I had some quality time behind the gun last night, and also had a great time. I also like some of the rules a little better than IDPA or 2 gun, the biggest being the ability to plan the stage as you see fit.

Now the competitive part of me really wants, in a really bad way, a 9mm 1911. A Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun may not be too far away in my near future.


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Awesome! Glad you had fun!

[Clobbersaurus]

Good on ya for competing. I think competition has real benefits for those who are interested in pushing themselves in a stressful environment. Social stress is real and I've actually seen guys shaking before the start of a stage. You can't induce that kind of stress just shooting drills. It's also a ton of fun and great for those who have a competitive streak.

Cheers!

[Cheap Shot]

USPSA Tue & Fri EVERY week. I'm jealous.

Glad you enjoyed and I agree you'll need a 9mm 1911. Why? Because I need one too!

[Lomshek]

Now the competitive part of me really wants, in a really bad way, a 9mm 1911. A Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun may not be too far away in my near future.

A single stack 9mm 1911 (if that's where you're going) is probably the least competitive way to spend money in USPSA you can possibly choose. The capacity and caliber hurt you in Limited and the SA trigger keep you out of Production.

[Peally]

9mm 1911s are fun with practically zero recoil but the Glock 19 will get you pretty dang far in USPSA if you dedicate the time.

[Lon]

A single stack 9mm 1911 (if that's where you're going) is probably the least competitive way to spend money in USPSA you can possibly choose. The capacity and caliber hurt you in Limited and the SA trigger keep you out of Production.

Uh? SS Division?

[Peally]

You're shooting Minor PF in there, which is not ideal without a favorable stage design that offsets the penalties.

[olstyn]

The capacity and caliber hurt you in Limited and the SA trigger keep you out of Production.

It's a matter of perspective and goals; they could be considered advantageous by an accuracy-focused shooter in Single Stack class, as they trade away power factor for capacity. (You can run 10-round mags in Single Stack minor.)