Just got the following email from Ron Gumann:

 

Match registration is open, but I will keep a watch on the weather. Will be checking range conditions later this week to see  if match is possible.  If we cancel will send an email on Friday.

 

We are using “Shoot’N Score It” (SSI), an online pre-registration tool.  In addition to speeding things up the morning of the match to allow us to start shooting (and finish shooting) earlier, pre-registration via SSI provides for self-squadding.  Shooters can sign-up/log-in to the SSI site, enter their basic shooter information, and click “Register.”  Once registered, squadding can be set up.

Round count is 100

We reserve the ability to move folks around to assure we have adequate RO coverage in each squad and balance squad size.

Registration will close by around 9:30 am, please arrive early.

New Shooter briefing will be at 8:45am.

We can still accommodate walk-ons the morning of the match through the traditional sign-in process, but the less we have to rely on this, the quicker we can be at getting the match started.

 

** Shooter information stored in SSI is not indexed/returned by search engines, so shooter names will not come up in Google searches. **

 

To pre-register for the February Shongum match via SSI:

·        Go to http://shootnscoreit.com/ipsc/match/1735/

 

 If its your first time using SSI, create a user name/password, etc., and click “Sign Me Up”, otherwise login to sign up.

·        On the match registration page, enter your USPSA/shooter information, and click “Register”

Ø      We ask that ROs select “Military” in the Category field so that we can easily identify them and ensure that each squad has enough ROs

·        Click on the link to “squads” on the left of the page, choose a squad from the list, and click “join this squad”

 

If you do not want to use SSI, please send me an email back with the following info to register.

 

Reply back with:

Name:

USPSA number:

Division:

Power Factor:

 

 

AS ALWAYS:

Help with setting up and packing up is always needed and appreciated.

  

TIME PERMITTING, there will be a rifle side stage after the pistol match, of 38 rounds.

 

If the match is cancelled for weather, I will send out an email notification Friday around 5pm.

 

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Signed up.  I'll bring some warm weather back with me from SC so we can get this match in!

I'm signed up, First day of the new rule changes, so I'll be shooting 8 shot revolver minor.

 

hopefully its not to cold and miserable. 

I've always wanted to try USPSA (well, at least from the moment I got my FID :-)), so just a couple of questions from a complete nooooob:

 

1) Is this match a noob-friendly? I mean, I know where the barrel end of a handgun is, how to load it and discharge and where not to aim, but I still feel uncomfortable with all those "minor/major factors", "production vs other classes" etc stuff? I clearly don't want to start with a world championship and become a hassle for everyone. So, is this match a good place to start with?

 

2) Do I need to be a USPSA member to participate? If yes, what do I need to do to become a member? Any specific classes/qualifications?

 

3) What are the minimum requirements in terms of gear? Speed of unholstering etc. is definitely NOT of my concern yet, but I'd better know what I should minimally have to take part in such a match.

Right now I have:

Sturdy belt, eyes/ear protection;

Glock 19 with 4 mags, Fobus paddle holster (quite cheap and not really good, I think), 2 mag pouches (so no pouch for 1 spare mag)

or

CZ75 SP-01 with only 2 mags, Bladetech holster and no mag pouches

 

I think 2 mags is not enough, right? So if I go, I'd better either stick with Glock, or buy more mags for CZ?

 

4) Ammo - I have mostly 9mm 115gr Federal / Remington UMC / Winchester (white box) - will it work, or should I look for some specific ammo?

 

5) Any other specific considerations / things to read / watch?

 

Thanks a lot in advance and hope answers will help not only me :-)

I've always wanted to try USPSA (well, at least from the moment I got my FID :-)), so just a couple of questions from a complete nooooob:

 

1) Is this match a noob-friendly? I mean, I know where the barrel end of a handgun is, how to load it and discharge and where not to aim, but I still feel uncomfortable with all those "minor/major factors", "production vs other classes" etc stuff? I clearly don't want to start with a world championship and become a hassle for everyone. So, is this match a good place to start with?

 

2) Do I need to be a USPSA member to participate? If yes, what do I need to do to become a member? Any specific classes/qualifications?

 

3) What are the minimum requirements in terms of gear? Speed of unholstering etc. is definitely NOT of my concern yet, but I'd better know what I should minimally have to take part in such a match.

Right now I have:

Sturdy belt, eyes/ear protection;

Glock 19 with 4 mags, Fobus paddle holster (quite cheap and not really good, I think), 2 mag pouches (so no pouch for 1 spare mag)

or

CZ75 SP-01 with only 2 mags, Bladetech holster and no mag pouches

 

I think 2 mags is not enough, right? So if I go, I'd better either stick with Glock, or buy more mags for CZ?

 

4) Ammo - I have mostly 9mm 115gr Federal / Remington UMC / Winchester (white box) - will it work, or should I look for some specific ammo?

 

5) Any other specific considerations / things to read / watch?

 

Thanks a lot in advance and hope answers will help not only me :-)

 

 

1.) This is probably one of the best places to start, stages aren't too complex and its a pretty relaxed match.  It is very noob friendly and everyone is willing to help you out.  Be sure to get there at about 8:45 so you can go through the new shooter safety briefing. 

 

2.)You don't have to be a USPSA member, however at registration you can opt to become a member.  The fee is $40 and you shoot the first match free.  After that Shongum matches are $20 for USPSA members or $25 for non-members.

 

3.) Minimum equipment:

Eyes & Ears

A holster you are comfortable using

Mag pouch

 

You probably want at least 3-4 mags for a match, but most stages at Shongum are around 24 rounds.

If needed someone would probably be willing to lend a holster, mags, pouches.  I'd help but I don't have any of the guns you'd need equipment for.

 

4.) Ammo, shoot whatever you want so long as you don't get malfunctions with it.  Hell even if you do, that's great since it helps you clear malfunctions under stress.

 

5.) Check this thread:

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/18511-new-to-uspsa/

 

Also help out during the match with taping targets, and don't hesitate to ask questions. 

 

RS1200XL, thanks a lot, very detailed, that's exactly what I needed to know.

Hope it will not be cancelled due to weather.

I'll be keeping Alec company in the 8-round revolver division - not that I really expect this match to happen, but I'm registered.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

1.) This is probably one of the best places to start, stages aren't too complex and its a pretty relaxed match.  It is very noob friendly and everyone is willing to help you out.  Be sure to get there at about 8:45 so you can go through the new shooter safety briefing. 

 

2.)You don't have to be a USPSA member, however at registration you can opt to become a member.  The fee is $40 and you shoot the first match free.  After that Shongum matches are $20 for USPSA members or $25 for non-members.

 

3.) Minimum equipment:

Eyes & Ears

A holster you are comfortable using

Mag pouch

 

You probably want at least 3-4 mags for a match, but most stages at Shongum are around 24 rounds.

If needed someone would probably be willing to lend a holster, mags, pouches.  I'd help but I don't have any of the guns you'd need equipment for.

 

4.) Ammo, shoot whatever you want so long as you don't get malfunctions with it.  Hell even if you do, that's great since it helps you clear malfunctions under stress.

 

5.) Check this thread:

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/18511-new-to-uspsa/

 

Also help out during the match with taping targets, and don't hesitate to ask questions. 

 

I would try to have 4-5 mags on my belt for any stage if I'm shooting production, L-10, or singlestack.

Use the gear you have. Odds are you will buy new gear (get rid of the fobus)

Bring your own food and beverages, and dress for the weather.

Not sure if anyone has been to range or knows how much snow feel in the area, but if there is snow I doubt it will melt by Saturday.

Anyone has any updates on if this match is happening this Saturday or if it is to be cancelled due to weather?

Just trying to make certain backup arrangements if it doesn't fly this time...

High of 42, low of 32. Thats decent shooting weather. Maybe sone light snow too.

Anyone has any updates on if this match is happening this Saturday or if it is to be cancelled due to weather?

Just trying to make certain backup arrangements if it doesn't fly this time...

 

If you registered for the match, Ron will send you an e-mail on Friday night if it's cancelled. If it is, it will most likely be because of range conditions - not weather. He'll be checking today.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Looks like the match is still on; I'll see y'all in the morning.

Crap how the fuck did i miss this posting!?!?! Oh well. I will have to miss it.. :-(

Scores are up!

Where?

 

all i see is this on the shoot n score site

 

Results are not available for 'Shongum February 2014 Pistol Match'

Shongum February 2014 Pistol Match is unable to perform this action. The match Shongum February 2014 Pistol Match is active.

The results are not available for you at this time. The organizers of the event will be making the results available for you later.

nevermind

 

found them here:

 

https://www.practiscore.com/match-results/uuid?uuid=8a1629b3-35ab-4140-81d1-d8ab54c5e4a2

Hey, I finally did it!  Dead last.  I blame all those no-shoots for getting in my bullet's way!

I blame all those no-shoots for getting in my bullet's way!

Did you buy the special no-shoot seeking bullets?

 

Sounds like you guys had a fun time. Too bad I missed it.

Hey at least I did better than Rob - sorry just had to say it. But I sure learned you should practice with fully loaded mags at the range. On every single stage when I did a reload I fired one shot and then click as the mag came unseated. The only good part of the day was I shot mostly Alphas.

Did you buy the special no-shoot seeking bullets?

 

Sounds like you guys had a fun time. Too bad I missed it.

 

Hey, somebody needs to bring up the rear.

I will be at the next one so i will be in the race for last . BTW anyone know where i can get blocked 17 round mags for G34 gen 4? Or should i just shoot limited 10?

I will be at the next one so i will be in the race for last . BTW anyone know where i can get blocked 17 round mags for G34 gen 4? Or should i just shoot limited 10?

RTSP generally has G34 mags or you can have larger ones shipped there and they pin. 

Truth be told I was aiming for the no-shoots cause I didn't want to make the revolver guys look bad.

Truth be told I was aiming for the no-shoots cause I didn't want to make the revolver guys look bad.

 

 

 

So for the revolver guys, if I was going to get a revolver to try in USPSA, should I go with a 6-shot major or 8-shot minor? I should have 1 more permit to use so I'm mulling over whether I should get a revolver for USPSA.

I think the jury is still out on that. Alec expounded on this yesterday, and I tend to agree with his assessment. I think for local, club level matches, it will be a toss-up. For major, sanctioned matches (sectionals, nationals, etc.) the 8-shot minors will dominate.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I think the jury is still out on that. Alec expounded on this yesterday, and I tend to agree with his assessment. I think for local, club level matches, it will be a toss-up. For major, sanctioned matches (sectionals, nationals, etc.) the 8-shot minors will dominate.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

That is an interesting analysis.  I am surprised as my understanding is that in single stack the masters seem to favor major power factor with 8 rounds rather than 10 rounds in minor power factor.

That is an interesting analysis.  I am surprised as my understanding is that in single stack the masters seem to favor major power factor with 8 rounds rather than 10 rounds in minor power factor.

Basically it all depends on the shooter.

I will be at the next one so i will be in the race for last . BTW anyone know where i can get blocked 17 round mags for G34 gen 4? Or should i just shoot limited 10?

If you are using the G34 shoot in production and just load 10 in the mag and one in the tube. Shooting L-10 minor will put you at a disadvantage. I shoot Prod with a 34 all the time.

I think the jury is still out on that. Alec expounded on this yesterday, and I tend to agree with his assessment. I think for local, club level matches, it will be a toss-up. For major, sanctioned matches (sectionals, nationals, etc.) the 8-shot minors will dominate.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

You got it backwards bob.

 

 

I think for Local matches, The 8 shot will be you're best option ussually always.

 

For bigger matches, Level 2 / 3 - Area matches and sectionals, It'll be a toss up - but I think you'd be better off with major.