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No, it's fine. This thread is to announce the June USPSA match at Shongum on June 2. They have also been making everyone aware that the July match will not be on the first Saturday (7th), but the second Saturday (14th) due to the Mid-Atlantic match being on the first weekend (7th-8th).

I have an ambidextrous universal type holster that I used for a 92A1 for a match. Even better it's already set up for a lefty. If you don't find anyone else with something better I can bring it and he can see if it will work for him. I'm not very familiar with the Hi Power, but it appears to be a full size, so it shouldn't be too bad. This (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LXRQXW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00) is the holster. I took the retention straps off but can easily be put back on.

I used my pockets last time for AR mags. It wasn't very efficient, but it's not like I was making a record breaking run anyway, it's just for fun. Since then I've picked up a few AR mag holders.

For the people with the PA Multi-Reticle, what mount did you get? The high AR15 cantilever from PA or something else? Also, how quick is it to acquire targets with? I'm considering getting one for use both at 50-100yd from a bench as well as short ranges while moving (USPSA/3gun style). I feel like the open style (reflex type) would be quicker to acquire targets and maintain peripheral vision, but I've never really used either type, so I could be worried for nothing.

I did think about that, but the party starts at 4 about 30 minutes from my house, and my house is 45 from the range. Add in time to empty the car and clean myself up, the match would have to be over by about 2:00 for me to get there in time. The last side stage didn't even start until about 4. It'll probably be a game time decision though if I feel like casing it up and lugging it out to the car. That reminds me, I really need to get a smaller soft case.

I'll be there, but only for the pistol match. I have a graduation party to attend that evening.

My house was burglarized a few years ago. I filed a claim for the front door, an old laptop, and my wife's jewelery (about $4k total paid to me), and they raised my rates by about 65% for the following 3 years. It only just dropped to about 40% above my original premium. When I originally asked them why my rates went up for something that I had no control over, they said that my original premium was for a tier that had 0 allowable claims. I'm still baffled by why it's even possible to create an insurance tier that doesn't allow claims.

We have a saying at work that "Hope" is not a valid engineering method. Therefore, what makes it a valid self-defense method? Last I checked the Declaration of Independence doesn't say that we get to "HOPE" for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Reasons why the two-party system is dumb. Find me a candidate who is pro-gun, pro-choice, pro-gay rights, and pro-small gov't and I'll vote for them in an instant. I don't think I've ever agreed with any candidate on every issue, granted I'm still young, but still, I doubt it will happen in my lifetime anyway. And I'd rather have 3x more dead bad guys than any number of victimized innocents any day. In my eyes, bad guys spin that wheel every time they decide to do something wrong. CCW and self-defense is the only way we can try to protect ourselves from it and have a fighting chance. I really want to know what the anti's answer to "What am I supposed to do if I get attacked?" is, because "run and call for help" is less than useless when someone is already attacking you.

Actually it works at my CVS, so you should be good there. I can't say for the other two though, but my supermarket is A&P.

Be careful though, some places can't scan them on the phone. My supermarket is one of them. If nothing else though you at least have the number with you still, and they should be able to do it manually.

I hesitate to post this since it's so bad, but here it is.

In case anyone didn't get the e-mail, results are up on USPSA.org. All I can say is I have a lot of practicing to do. Too many penalties for mikes and no shoots. I need to learn to slow down.

Very well written Bob. Unfortunately it probably went straight to her round file as soon as she read the title.

I did mine online as well, but I upgraded to life instead of renewing. I did have to e-mail them to have them set up an account for me though, but after that it was fine.

I was at Bullethole one time when there were a few Brink's security guards that I guess were either training or qualifying. They had their paper targets at MAYBE 3 yards, not sure it was even that far, with probably a 2" or 3" shoot-n-c target on it. Would you be at all surprised if I told you not one of them had a hole through the shoot-n-c but full magazines worth all around it? That sparked the beginning of my realization that most people tasked with carrying a firearm are not in the least proficient with it.

Don't listen to him! It's a trap! That's how they get everyone to start reloading, including me. You won't save a single penny. You will get to shoot a whole lot more though, and it will be higher quality ammo.

Since you don't already have a data plan, they'll put you on the $30/mo for 2GB data plan per phone. That's on top of the voice/messaging plan you choose. If you want the mobile hotspot feature, it's an extra $20/mo with adds another 2GB to your monthly limit. GPS and E-mail are included in the base data package as long as you use Google Maps and not VZ Navigator. I currently pay ~$150/mo for 2 smartphones on the cheapest voice plan w/ unlimited messaging. I also have discounts on that though through my job, so your final cost may be a little higher. As far as which phone you should get, everyone seems to be screaming to get what they have, but you just need to play with them and see what works best for you. Since you're impartial to operating systems, both will be easy to get used to, and after getting used to one, the other will seem impossible. I know people who love their i-Devices and others who love their Android devices. I'm an android person myself. As for the MAXX seeming big, it does seem that way at first, but it fits in your hand surprisingly well unless you have small hands. Good luck.

Apple products do not do flash. Android does. The Maxx does not have ICS right now, but it is supposed to be coming in about a month or so according to leaked memos from VZW. I thought not having ICS on the Razr would be a deal breaker for me since I really wanted the Galaxy Nexus, but it's really not that bad without it. It will be that much better when it does get it. I personally am not a fan of Apple products, but know plenty of people who are. To me it's a personal preference thing, so I'm not going to start a flame war. I suggest going to the store, or better yet finding someone you know with the phone, and just play with it for a while. Both Android and iOS can be operated by nearly anyway, 4 years old or otherwise. I wouldn't worry about the ease of use because even with something difficult, it will only take a little bit of time to get used to it, but neither are difficult to use at all.

I have a Razr Maxx. I was originally going to get a Galaxy Nexus because I was skeptical of the Razr, but they did a BOGO so my wife and I each got Razr Maxx. I was very pleasantly surprised by it, it really is a great phone. I don't use it during the day a whole lot and I'm in a low signal area at work, but I can go two full days without charging it. Recently it was actually 3 full days, I think I got the battery meter up to 2d on battery at 50%, and then I didn't plug it in until the following night, so a solid 72 hours. I came from an original droid, so I wasn't sure about the size of them either, but it's really not bad. And contrary to what j0n said, I don't have a case for it and I don't like cases on my phone usually.

If you're on fairly short or matted grass, it's actually not terrible. Col Mortimer was using one at the last Shongum match and it seemed to work fine. I plan to use mine there from now on. But you're right about sand and gravel, it just won't work.

I have one, it's awesome. Best thing ever for reloaders.

I only reversed mine because I'm a lefty, but would be interested in hearing anyone's opinion on it as well.

Yeah, I'd love to know more about the Xtreme performance. They sound like a great value if they perform like FMJ but are fully plated at the same cost as FMJ. Plus the added benefit of a local vendor. As long as there's none of the typical plated bullet problems (velocities, fouling, etc.), they sound like an awesome deal. That is at least until next week when someone discovers a new bullet vendor that is better still.

I'm in, although I think I still won't have my holster. This will be a good baseline for me before I start actually practicing.