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It is the way to go!

What Krdshrk said, "Under Beretta it says "no single-action only variants or laser equipped models allowed"

I am not up to date on all the rules, but that might not be be production legal.

For the most part stages do start loaded and holstered, meaning 1 in the chamber, mag loaded per division requirements. On occasion you will find stages that require you to start unloaded.

I shot my 1st gen g17 with a stock barrel with lots of work inside with no problem at a GSSF match. The g34 and 35 are placed into a different class. In USPSA you can use the 34 and 35 in production, limited 10, and limited. As far as the Beretta being a better gun for shooting because it is all steel? It is a matter of preference. One thing I would recommend to anyone shooting a glock, is to change the factory sights. Dawson Precision, Heine, and Warren Tactical are the most popular choices. My friends and I all have Dawson sights, fiber optic front, plain adjustable rear.(bomar style) Hands down, best thing to do to a glock next to trigger work.

i recommend getting a bladetech holster DOH with teklok. Mag pouches are many to list but a safe bet is the dual mag pouch from bladetech with teklok. You will need 2 (to hold 4 mags)you could also get them in a single carrier style. Some people like to carry 5-6 mags for production and single stack. Belt, get a cr speed 2 sizes larger than your waist size.(if you wear a 36, order a size 40 belt) That being said there are countless other companies that make good equipment for the sport. I am suggesting bladetech because it is what I use, most of my friends have bladetech, and most competitive shooters (in certain divisions) use bladetech. For production and limited 10/single stack, I use a bladetech DOH holster with teklok and safariland mag pouches. You can pick up some used equipment if you look around. But as I mentioned in an earlier post, don't buy stuff because it is tactic-cool. Buy it because it is the best for the GAME you are participating in.

I believed you said you ordered a blade tech? If so that is probably (for now) the best option to get. DOH, with teklock is the way to go. For mag pouches, it depends on taste and how much you are willing to spend there are many options. I HIGHLY recommend a CR speed belt or something similar because you can set up your belt to your preference, and it will always be the same when you put it on. Also it provides a solid base for your rig and limit the play a conventional belt will have. Don't hesitate to ask questions about gear and stuff. I'm sure members of the forum and myself can provide you with some decent answers that can help you along. One more thing, what type of gun are planning to use? I only ask because if your holster or mag pouches are not in, I can get you some gear to try out if you need.

It doesn't get cheaper, but you can keep it from getting crazy by making "smart" purchases. Ask around, try stuff out and buy it once. Don't buy things because they are tactic-cool and what not. If you plan on shooting USPSA or IDPA, get the best equipment for what you want that fits you best.

200-250 rounds is a good number to bring. Helps if you miss on steel, re-shoots, and whatever else pops up. If you are shooting production, single stack, or limited 10, bring 6 mags, 5 for stage and 1 for barney. (1 in gun to start and 4 on belt)

Do you reload?

Anyone going?

Nice to see the bug has bitten some of you! I will be at the match. Get there early, we sign up together and hopefully we can be in the same squad. Also work on getting your permit before you go racing.

Ok, if you want to shoot limited, get it in 40s&w. You can load for major and be fine with it. If you plan on shooting open, you will need a different gun altogether. Consider a 9mm based open gun(9 major) Granted there are more powder choices for 38 super/supercomp, but you MUSt be a brass whore after you shoot. New 38 super/supercomp brass costs @ $125 per k. So you want to definitely be picking up your brass. With a 9 major using regular 9mm brass, I have found used brass for anywhere between 3-5k for $100 shipped and cleaned. I shott it and leave it at an outdoor match, but pick it up if indoors. As far as the Apeiro goes, it's a really nice gun, but at that price you are in the custom built ballpark for a limited gun. If you are really interested in picking up a limited gun, let me know I can give you some other options. And if you do decide to get the Apeiro, consider Dawson Precision (http://www.dawsonprecision.com/) they support USPSA, offer good deals and you can get the gun "enhancement package which consist of the following; Enhancement Package is simply making a great pistol better. Dave Dawson checks each pistol top to bottom for fit, function and appearance . We setup the breech face, extractor, ejector, mag release and feed ramp the same way we would a DP custom built pistol. Next we install a DP sear spring and tune the action. Then the pistol is test fired for flawless function, accuracy and zeroed at 25 yards. Hey if you were buying a Mustang how cool would it be to have Shelby tune it up a little first.. It's available for all the guns they sell.

Glad you guys had fun, I was nursing my injuries from my night long battle with Tanquery and his buddy tonic. The Apeiro is a real nice gun, but you can get something custom for that much money. Bryan, the more you get into USPSA you'll see that you will change up your gear a few times. I just purchased my 6th? holster for a 1911. It really should have been the 3rd. As far as an open gun goes, consider a 9major. Save money on brass (38 super or supercomp cost about $125 per k 9 mm you can get 3-5 k for a $100 once fired)and your back by not scrambling to find your brass.

I hope the event get a good turn out and peak the interest of shooters on the fence. Which ultimately can lead to USANA holding larger events, attracting shooters from all around. Because in the end we all win by having more people enjoy our sport. Back to the cave I go.

There are several people from USANA who shoot the matches at Old Bridge. See them every month.

Not to steal your thunder, but the 3gun match at Old Bridge on the 31st, is 7 stages for $40 with a Lewis system payout.

I am no expert, but from my experience in competitive shooting, the best plans are more often than not forgotten when the buzzer goes off. So I need to improvise and try to execute a new plan on the go. As far as training for CCW, I hope that I never run into a situation where I need to defend myself or my loved ones from an armed bad guy. If it does, I wish I can be at home because in the good ole' state of NJ, I can't carry (for now legally at least)a firearm for protection. And how can you train for random situations? I am not trying to call you out on this, but I see airsoft as just a game.

No comment on Zombies or the SHTF crowd.

OK, But outside of a military/leo situation, when are you honestly going to be with your "team", and your training is going to be called upon?

Realistically, what are you looking to get out of this? There are plenty of different courses you can take from quality instructors to learn all of the things that you want. But where will you be utilizing the skills learned in the "real world"? Unless of course you're military/leo where these skills can save your and the life of others.

Finally http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735804575536191649347572.html?mod=e2tw

Scores are in. http://www.shongum.org/images/USPSA10.10.pdf

If you watched the video, you saw that they were shooting slugs out it with no problem

I posted this because the video was disturbing. The fact that it was posted by Piazza, really makes no difference to me. The video speaks for itself.