Col. Mortimer

Are you a member of Shongum? At this point, I am thinking of a three person class. I am fairly sure Shongun will allow me to have an informal session where I cover the safety, rules and strategies involved in USPSA and IDPA. The three students would be my guests. I will start the process for a formal class with the folks at Shongum. NJChiroDoc: Thank you for the offer. If I remember correctly, you are a member at Bridgewater. If you want to have the formal or inform class there, I will assist you. The only downside at Shongum is we cannot draw from a holster at the indoor range. The outdoor range allows drawing from a holster. Since it is getting cold fast, we may have to use the indoor range. What do you think?

My first concern is safety. New competitors should forget about the clock. Shoot the stage slooooow. Try to get all "A"s or "None Done". I have seen too many newbies get disqualified at their first match. It's a bad way to start.

The SierraPapa website has photos. http://www.sierrapapacx4.com/ I shot some one else's Storm which was well worn and the feel was similar but mine was a little better. The trigger is lighter with less creep and it has a cleaner break. It is by no means a match trigger but it is way better than the factory. SierraPapa (Brian Montgomery) says the plastic parts can have widely different tolerances which means some triggers are not too bad and others are terrible. Maybe Brian will give NJGF members a discount. Check to see if he will give you a deal if you buy a steel guide rod too.

My friend and I practice at Shongum. We set up our own stages with multiple targets and draw from holsters, and shoot the stage at competition speed. The safety officer knows us and we have no problems. I was thinking of putting on an introduction class. It would give you a feel for shooting IDPA and USPSA. You could learn the rules of the games without the pressure and distraction of a match. Is anyone interested?

Brian Montgomery at SierraPopa has a new stainless steel guide rod and heavy duty buffer. The cost with shipping is $75.50. I am waiting for mine. I also installed the trigger, hammer and spring with no problems. Brian was very helpful and I like the trigger much more now.

Welcome Komrad! Do yourself a favor and stay outside of Trenton. I never look forward to going there.

GET 'EM ALL AND SHOOT 'EM!!!

Here is a link to the 597 sub-page in the Remington forum to RimfireCentral.com. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/fo ... .php?f=218 You can have any question answered here.

The match starts at 10:00 AM but be there by 9:00 AM if you are new. Here is the link: http://www.shongum.org/activities/ipsc.html Here are the stages: http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/08-03.pdf http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/99-52.pdf http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/03-07.pdf http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/03-02.pdf http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/03-04.pdf http://www.uspsa.org/classifiers/06-06.pdf This is a special classifer match which means you can be classified by shooting only this match. This match is usually crowded so I would discourage new shooters from attending this match.

Thank you for your service and continued service. Outstanding! I shoot USPSA at Shongum and 2x4 cutting at Cherry Ridge. I just shot a trap match at Shongum, real fun and even shot IDPA at Somerset once and will try to do it more this winter. What else you going to do in the winter, especially upstate. Brrrrrrrrr!

Most of the time, I am the only one at the indoor range so going cold is not a problem. Other times, at most there are a couple of people there. We call a target change when needed. My friend at work was at the indoor on Sunday for about a hour and a half and he was the only one there.

Most of the time, I am the only one at the indoor range so going cold is not a problem. Other times, at most there are a couple of people there. We call a target change when needed. My friend at work was at the indoor on Sunday for about a hour and a half and he was the only one there. This thread belongs to another.

Since you're familiar with Shongum and Cherry Ridge, how do you think they compare? The most striking difference is the range officers at Cherry Ridge. In the past, they were strict to the point of down right rude. I did find the new guys better, especially if they got to know you. Cherry Ridge: Pros: Plinking range, 200 & 300 yard range, covered pistol range. Cons: No indoor range, crowded, range officer (aka range Nazi) can be over the top, you have to wait for the scheduled target changes. Shongum: Pros: Not crowded, you can shoot cans and clays as long as you clean up after your self, a generally more relaxed atmosphere Cons: Long walk to pistol range, long waiting list, no plinking range, no cover at pistol range. The indoor range is the reason I switched to Shongum. I use it a lot and it's great for shooting on rainy days when there is nothing else to do.

I've been a member of Shongum for almost 15 years. There was no waiting list when I joined. We really needed members then. How long is the waiting list now? I hope you enjoy it. Maybe, I'll see you there! The waiting list has increased to about a year because they limit the number of members. But it is soooo worth it. The 10/3 USPSA match there was cancelled due to rain. So I went to the indoor range to try the new sights on my Glock and get in a little practice. I was there from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM and I was the only one there except for a half an hour when there was one other person. I pretend I am a wealthy guy with my own shooting range in the county and once in a while I have a few friends over.

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Are we talking rimfire? Rifle or pistol? For rimfire, heres a good one: http://patchworm.com/ There is no need to use a brush on a rimfire unless you have lead deposits which should not be happening. For lead fouling in center fire, use a Chore Boy all-copper pad, cut up and wrapped around a small brush or nylon brush. Use an ammonia based cleaner for copper fouling. I use Barnes. MidwayUSA has customer reviews for products and I find them helpful.

Cherry Ridge is nice. You should also pick up a .22 rifle for the Plinking Range.

I second the CLP. A small amount goes a long way and will not cause problems with accumulating debris unless you are planning combat in the desert. I use Damp Rid and one of these http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#golden ... -4_8-16-32 for my safe in the garage.

Where are you going to shoot them?

F**kin'A! Which is New Jersian for 'Indeed'. LOL! As they say in Jersey City "True Dat".

Of course it's expensive. Everything USFA makes is. And to call them a no name company is just ignorant. They're the Wilson Combat of the cowboy action world. Sorry but I never heard of them before. I may be ignorant but I ain't paying $975 MSRP for a pistol called "The Plinker".

"I thought a cold range are ranges that don't sell ammo. The only person with a loaded firearm in a holster would be the person shooting. I think it's lazyness. They are making money and don't want to mess it up, but if you put together action shooting then you would bring in a lot more. Come on KenW, you seem to be the go to guy here on this issue. " From what I have been told, CR's insurance policy prohibits the drawing from a holster except for the police matches.

$935! Have you all gone mad? I could easily buy two semi-autos for that price. That is way too much money for a novelty gun from a no-name company. No thank you.

I don't really know who the contact person would be. I guess it would be the Match Director or Event Manager (if they have such a position). My thinking is that if they haven't done it yet, they probably aren't too excited about the idea. I'm pretty sure the idea has come up before. AFAIK, the only thing they do there that's not "from the line" is the 2x4 event they do each month. Maybe it's an insurance issue, maybe they don't want the attention, maybe they just don't like that type of event. I don't know. I was told they did not want people drawing from a holster. That is not a problem. The stage can start with the shooter in a safe position, pistol ready but pointed low or the pistol can be on a table. Therefore, I don't see why Cherry Ridge won't host a USPSA match. Maybe some one (kenw?) has to put it together.

It will be held Saturday, October 10th at Cherry Ridge range, 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. You do not have to be a member to participate. The match will be held, rain or shine. If it rains, we will shoot from the covered positions.