Shot My 1st Match (probably placed last, but had a great time!)

[slowride]

Well, 2nd but 1st one was 11/2 yrs. ago.

Didn't out shine the competition, but had a great time! I now have some things to work on at the range, like walking forward and backward while shooting. I need to increase my speed a little.

IDPA is awesome and can't wait till the next match, but it'll be another month or so. My work schedule allows me to only shoot one a month.

If any of you live near middle TN., check out Mid Tn. Shooters in Manchester. They shoot IDPA every 2nd & 3rd Sunday of every month.
They're a great group of guys, and very helpful.

[Bogey]

Glad you liked it, slowride!

It's gret to see what your strengths and weaknesses are, isn't it? You can do as you wish, but I would suggest just getting used to all the "peripheral" stuff before going any faster. I SO new shooters all the time, and they try to emulate the more experienced shooters.....speed wise.....to their detriment.


Good luck!!!

[slowride]

You're right, speed will follow.
I gotta say, first stage I didn't use my sights. Had a moving target right off the bat, think it rattled me a bit. I'll be a little more ready next time!

I like to think I'm ready for confrontation self defense wise, and IDPA is a great way to train, and find those weaknesses you don't find out till the match is over. I'm a competitive person, but to me the biggest benefit is getting familiar with your weapon, and the different situations you're put in.

[AlPackin]

congrats on doin it ! :)

[Steve Koski]

Pistol matches ROCK!

Hard to have more fun, I think.

[slowride]

There were only 8 of us competing yesterday. I checked out the scores and found that I didn't finish last; next to last! I was very happy with the second stage results, I knew I did pretty good on it, but found that I got 3rd! Couldn't believe it!

I'm officially hooked. Pistol matches do ROCK!!!!