hiker88 22 Posted February 19, 2012 here's the link:http://www.obcats.com/. the match is limited to 77 shooters again. Who's in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 I'm in and registered, now if we can get the same great weather we had for todays Steel Match, I'll be very happy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 How " beginner friendly " is this event? Do not know the slightest thing about USPSA rules or how to play. -Alec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted February 19, 2012 Is that the indoor or outdoor match? Indoor is frangible only correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS350Driver 56 Posted February 19, 2012 I'm in. This is the outdoor match, dress appropriately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 How " beginner friendly " is this event? Do not know the slightest thing about USPSA rules or how to play. -Alec Alec, we can get a squad together more than likely, if not I did my first USPSA at OB and I had no problems. Every single person was very helpful for me being brand new, so don't worry if something happens and we can't get squadded together. If we can, it will make it just that much easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 Is that the indoor or outdoor match? Indoor is frangible only correct? Outdoor, USPSA, Register on-line, limited this month again to 77 shooters, next month we should go back to open for all who show up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 Harry, what division and power factor would I be in with my sti trojan 9mm single stack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted February 19, 2012 How " beginner friendly " is this event? Do not know the slightest thing about USPSA rules or how to play. -Alec a number of us started out in USPSA shooting the matches in OBRPC. There's a safety briefing before the match starts. Make sure you come in early to attend it. What are you planning to shoot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 a number of us started out in USPSA shooting the matches in OBRPC. There's a safety briefing before the match starts. Make sure you come in early to attend it. What are you planning to shoot? see below Harry, what division and power factor would I be in with my sti trojan 9mm single stack Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 Harry, what division and power factor would I be in with my sti trojan 9mm single stack Should be SS (Single Stack) Minor 9mm is minor unless you load your own and use an open gun, 9Major out of a regular gun probably wouldn't be that much fun to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 factory ammo 115 gr so....sti trojan 9mm singlestack Division : SS Power Factor: Minor Got it How much ammo to bring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_G 51 Posted February 19, 2012 Is that the indoor or outdoor match? Indoor is frangible only correct? This is the outdoor match. The indoor matches do not use frangible either, that is only the indoor steel matches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 factory ammo 115 gr so....sti trojan 9mm singlestack Division : SS Power Factor: Minor Got it How much ammo to bring? Bring 200 - 250, maybe more just to be safe, and heck it's not like you can't bring it home anyway.. How many mags do you have how many do they hold?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS350Driver 56 Posted February 19, 2012 factory ammo 115 gr so....sti trojan 9mm singlestack Division : SS Power Factor: Minor Got it How much ammo to bring? I usually bring 300 rounds, which is probably overkill, but thats extra in case someone else needs some, or there's a lot of steel and have a lot of extra shots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 Bring 200 - 250, maybe more just to be safe, and heck it's not like you can't bring it home anyway.. How many mags do you have how many do they hold?? Six - 10 round mags Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 Registered.... How much is it to shoot for an ob member? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 Six - 10 round mags 10 Rounders, heck you could shoot production them and be on a more level playing field being most who shoot SS are shooting Major PF, and no matter what you shoot in Production you shooting Minor. Also you are scored in your division, and SS with 9mm probably puts you at a disadvantage, but a level playing field in Production. If you registered SS, just fill out the sheet that was emailed to you, and make the change and print that up and mention the change on the day of the match. Also it should be 20 bucks for OB Members. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted February 19, 2012 If he is shooting a 1911, he can't shoot in Production. Shooting SS minor allows 10 rounds, Mjor only allows 8 so the extra rounds can offset the minor scoring on same stages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 19, 2012 If he is shooting a 1911, he can't shoot in Production. Shooting SS minor allows 10 rounds, Mjor only allows 8 so the extra rounds can offset the minor scoring on same stages Thats Right, Alec take a look at 2Alphas post above and I edited my original. SS Minor dude, 10 rounds are cool as stated above.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted February 19, 2012 Yeah shooting minor in SS will kinda suck but if it's first match he doesn't have to try to be super competitive. Just worry about safety and the basics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted February 19, 2012 Yeah shooting minor in SS will kinda suck but if it's first match he doesn't have to try to be super competitive. Just worry about safety and the basics. or just shoot all Alpha's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted February 19, 2012 Yeah shooting minor in SS will kinda suck but if it's first match he doesn't have to try to be super competitive. Just worry about safety and the basics. I disagree with that. You can be competitive with minor in SS. Its the only division were you get a benefit out of shooting minor to help offset the scoring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted February 19, 2012 or just shoot all Alpha's Well there's that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 19, 2012 or just shoot all Alpha's Dont know what that means, too green still. Does the 10 round SS division disadvantage come from magazine capacity ( not being 15 rounds ) or loosing points for shooting factory ammo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted February 20, 2012 Dont know what that means, too green still. Does the 10 round SS division disadvantage come from magazine capacity ( not being 15 rounds ) or loosing points for shooting factory ammo? Shooting alpha= alpha are the highest scoring per target A=5 major 5 minor B 4 Major 3 minor C 4 major 3 minor D 2 Major 1 minor You add up all you points, divide by your time and that gives a hit factor, highest wins, as you can see, with minor scoring you lose more points for everything outside the A zone SS minor comes from shooting minor caliber 9mm, major is 40, 45 They only get 8 rounds per mag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted February 20, 2012 Dont know what that means, too green still. Does the 10 round SS division disadvantage come from magazine capacity ( not being 15 rounds ) or loosing points for shooting factory ammo? It's the "power factor" of the ammo. Your hits outside the "A" zone are scored less if you're shooting minor. But this being you're first USPSA match, I recommend you focus on safety, accuracy and having lots of fun. You can check out the rules by going to the USPSA website and do a little bit of research. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Norman 5 Posted February 20, 2012 Alec, Have you shot any type of Action match, one requiring you to draw from a holster, load on the clock and move? We do run at safety brief at the match, however it is not a instructional class. You MUST have the basic skill set down in order to be able to compete. You are certainly welcom to atend the match. We run, and strongly suggest you attend our indoor match where we do an 1-1/2 hour class and a live fire practice match where we will coach you though every step as needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 20, 2012 Jim, I've competed in plenty of steel and ppc matches. I'm comfortable with shooting from a holster, just unfamiliar with uspsa rules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites