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I think the only thing you can't shoot for static/knockdown steel is magnum rounds. Other than that everything is good. They have both centerfire and rimfire divisions.

Yep I had the head cam. I keep missing members there. That place is like the ultimate man cave. Football game in the lounge area and they had donuts that night and gun magazines laying around. Between that and shooting you can't get much better than that! You're right, slow it down was the lesson for me. Misses hurt because as you said you're limited to 10 rounds/mag. On the last stage I rushed the last plate which caused me to miss and I had to do an extra reload. In fact the first two stages if I had just taken my time I'd probably had finished the course instead of wasting shots and time reloading. Anyways these lessons are never learned unless you get out there and shoot some matches.

Thanks guys, will keep checking the webpage for updates.

I just realized that the last Sunday in December is the 25th/Xmas. Will Old Bridge reschedule the USPSA match or just not have it? I know it's kind of early to ask, but just seeing if anyone knew. Thanks.

Like the others said it's a bit of both, but more the shooter than the ammo. I'm the same way. With my light reloads I am much more accurate than shooting factory ammo since factory ammo tends to be on the hotter side. I heard defensive ammo is even stronger. However, a skilled shooter would be able to have just about the same accuracy with either.

I wonder if it's easier/harder than the Lee Pro 1000. From what you wrote it sounds just about the same. Takes me about 10-15 min to swap calibers from 9 to 45 or vice versa. I bought the entire carrier assembly for 45 which makes the switch much faster.

I shoot at Tenafly pretty regularly now since I'm always up this way anyways. It's a great environment to shoot. Crowd is very friendly and helpful and laid back. As a beginner I think static steel or knock down steel is the best place to start. You don't even need a holster or mag pouches. Just your gun and 5 mags. USPSA might be a bit much for a beginner, but that's all relative. Some people who are new are just naturally inclined to shooting sports and might get it right away. So don't take it as me saying not to do it, if you're comfortable I say go for it. Tenafly schedule is as follows: 1st Sunday: USPSA Practice Match. Run just like a real match but scores are not sent into USPSA and you don't have to be a USPSA member to shoot. 2nd Sunday: Static Steel. Usually 5 stages. 3rd Sunday: Official USPSA Match. Three Stages (2 stages, one classifier stage). 4th Sunday: Knock Down Steel. Three strings of fire (total) done over 2-3 stages on 20 steel targets per stage. More info here: http://www.trpclub.org/action.html

Shot my first knockdown steel match at Tenafly tonight. When I first saw the stage I really thought I was gonna do well. Maybe not fast, but I thought I'd at least finish. Well left two out of twenty standing and took the whole 40 second limit. On one plate that was right in front of me it took me something like 6 shots to knock down. Second try I still left one standing. The second/final stage was shot at a closer distance and less targets and I did finish that stage but still didn't do as well as I thought I could. Maybe I was giving myself too much credit. I just thought it wouldn't be that much harder than static steel, but it is its own discipline in its own right. I'll post up video footage I took. That way for those who haven't seen it will kinda see how the match works. One thing for sure it's definitely a lot of fun.

It's such a different discipline than action shooting. I'd probably not get into it to the point with spotting scopes and all out dedicated 22s, optics, etc. Even still I still think it's plenty fun competing against yourself with the equipment you use everyday. Thanks for the link and info, that was a good site. In the end I feel all shooting disciplines cross over to one another in some way or another. The more shooting the better. Period.

Some 1911 purists don't like the idea. I'm not against it myself, but I think being single stack is part of the 1911s character. Single stacks and double stack pistols naturally have a different type of appeal to each. I like the sleak/slim look of a single stack pistol especially on a 1911. Some of the double stack 1911s these days though I heard perform really well.

Do they have different divisions like open, limited, production, etc.? To me that would only make sense since it would not be fair to go up against someone with a dedicated target pistol with optics if you only have a stock pistol with irons. Man, that sounds really tough all of that being one handed and at 25 yards. But what a great dicipline to work on your trigger control!

Very cool. Definitely wanna check it out on Monday, that's close to me. Nice change of pace from blasting steel and paper targets as fast as one can. And good point Bob. A plate will look like a gong if you master bullseye!

Do you guys have a load for static steel and a different one for USPSA and perhaps a different one for bullseye? Or do you just have one load you use for everything? I was thinking of doing an ultra light load for static steel, and one that's stronger for USPSA where you have to make power factor. Only thing I can see bad about this though is that your training would be inconsistent shooting multiple loads. Anyone do this?

I see they have an NRA 2700 at Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. I was wondering how that works and if that's the only bullseye style competition around Central Jersey. I have not seen anything else. Anyone ever shot one or something more accuracy oriented? How does it work exactly? I'd like to try it one day. I heard it's 25 yards with one hand though... so yeah not sure how well I'd do. Still I think it'd be fun regardless. Lemme know your experiences and where you guys shoot it.

Yes I noticed something was up in my first stage too. That was actually a re-shoot. I think what happened was I either did not load my mags to max capacity or I forgot to put one in the pipe during my load and make ready. I was using Chip McCormick 10 rounders. Next time around I might give single stack a try since I have the mags for that as well. It's cool that a 1911 can shoot two divisions. Wish I could use it in production as well.

I'm lazy. I know you're suppose to put them on a tray and spray and let dry. I dump all my brass into a box, spray it, mix it by hand, then let it sit to dry. I know it's not the best way, but it seems to still work. The lubing is just a little less consistent.

Finally got to use my Kimber in a match. I love shooting this gun. I got the Contour HD after reading some input from the members here and I have to say it was a good buy. If you guys haven't shot at Tenafly they have something every Sunday and it's a great environment. Lighting is awesome in the range. USPSA is third Sunday of the month. A practice USPSA they will start the first Sunday of the month. Two stages, one classifier. Only around a 50 round round-count. Sometimes a little more.

I don't know anything about it except that it looks amazing. Range report if you score one!

I personally use lube on my cases. I find it makes it feed into and out of the dies a lot easier. I've not found any down sides except that sometimes if I don't let it dry quite enough powder/media can get stuck on the brass, but it's easy to clean. Anyone else use it? Why or why not?

If you don't reload ammo I say go for either of the 9mm. Pretty much half the cost (of 45ACP) which means you can shoot twice as much. I'd opt for the Beretta, but only cause I want one too

I also notice a little more effort for the 9mm. The 45ACP feels smoother.

I understand his wanting to fight the charges, but running away after posting bail and not showing up for court certainly doesn't help.

I don't know about other presses but the primer system on the Lee slows things down in my opinion. Especially since if you're not paying attention and the primer count gets low they stop feed correctly and it can cause all sorts of issues. That can be a 5-10 minute ordeal right there.

I won't object to that!

Oh wow, I thought I was slow. I read on the interwebs people doing 500-600 an hour. I don't mind doing a session here and a session there. A few days later you have enough ammo for the month or more. Fine with me.