XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source! - The Silhouette: Gun Games http://www.xdtalk.com/forums Your place for information regarding gun games and competition. Questions about a specific discipline or calendar of events should be posted here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:13:57 GMT vBulletin 5 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source! - The Silhouette: Gun Games http://www.xdtalk.com/forums Grip safety issue using pachmayr tactical grip sleeve http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/136125-grip-safety-issue-using-pachmayr-tactical-grip-sleeve.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:28:55 GMT I recently put a pachmayr tactical grip sleeve on my XDm 9mm, thinking it would improve my grip during IDPA matches. At least once or twice, during a stage, I found my grip was apparently loose enough to not fully engage the grip safety, as I couldnt pull the trigger to get a round off until I realized what was going on, and griped tighter. I dont recall specifically, but I dont think my grip was that bad, just maybe too loose. I am wondering if the grip sleeve contributed to this, as it adds a layer of thickness to the back of the grip, which would take that much away from effectively depressing the grip safety. Anyone else run into this using the grip sleeve on a match gun? :confused: I may try the next few matches without the sleeve and see what happens. I recently put a pachmayr tactical grip sleeve on my XDm 9mm, thinking it would improve my grip during IDPA matches. At least once or twice, during a stage, I found my grip was apparently loose enough to not fully engage the grip safety, as I couldnt pull the trigger to get a round off until I realized what was going on, and griped tighter. I dont recall specifically, but I dont think my grip was that bad, just maybe too loose. I am wondering if the grip sleeve contributed to this, as it adds a layer of thickness to the back of the grip, which would take that much away from effectively depressing the grip safety. Anyone else run into this using the grip sleeve on a match gun? :confused:

I may try the next few matches without the sleeve and see what happens. ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games gregj http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/136125-grip-safety-issue-using-pachmayr-tactical-grip-sleeve.html IDPA videos. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135985-idpa-videos.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:43:18 GMT I decided to shoot a Sig 228 I purchased recently for fun. I generally don't care for DA SA guns but I like Sigs.


Stage 1. We had to hold a pizza box and fire the first round non sighted.


Stage 2
We had to run back hit a popper that opened a door with a bad guy loud our pistol and then engage more targets to the right around the barricade.


Stage 3

We had to hold a bag with our gun hand which we dropped upon the buzzer this activated a charging target that we had to shoot while backing up. Then two other target arrays.



Stage 4

This stages was messed up. We had a dice in the shooting box which we shook up and on the buzzer we had to open the box and look at the number on the dice and not shoot the target that matched the dice because it was a hostage.



Stage 5
Open the door for a surprise and engage more targets.


Stage 6 long range stage 20 yards seated on three targets the shoot one target on the move then a final array.
]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Alaskapopo http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135985-idpa-videos.html New Three gun rifle set up http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135844-new-three-gun-rifle-set-up.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:51:57 GMT I watched Colds (team Noveske) video the other day and noticed they were all shooting guns similar to my Larue Stealth in size. They had PRS stocks and 18 to 20 inch barrels. I thought I would try to change some things around on my Larue.

This is before. Its set up as a DMR rifle and its heavy.


I pulled the scope off and put my Swarovski on it from my Noveske. I also took off the bi pod and mono pod. This lightened the gun up a lot. I then added the hand stop.




I have not shot it like this yet. But doing dry fire drills it did not seem too heavy. I think I will try this at my next three gun match. It offers better accuracy and more velocity than my 14.5 inch Noveske.

I am ordering a Aimpoint T1 for the Noveske and I think I will use it as my patrol rifle instead of my Colt. It feels very light. I will post a pic with the new optic when it comes in. Sometimes you don't know what you have.

Pat ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Alaskapopo http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135844-new-three-gun-rifle-set-up.html Outdoor lighting at range... pay quarters as you go? http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135827-outdoor-lighting-range-pay-quarters-you-go.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:28:36 GMT I know this is a weird question, but XDtalk has a WIDE range of talents and professions.

What I am looking for is a machine that will take coins in exchange for powering the lights on a specific portion of a range.

The Sportsmen's club I am a member of is open year round, and we close at legal sunset, but in the winter that comes very early.

I have seen payboxes at park district tennis courts that allow players to put in quarters in exchange for lighting up a court for a time period. Does anyone know what these boxes are called and who I should talk to in order to get a quote?

Thanks! ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Cogz http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135827-outdoor-lighting-range-pay-quarters-you-go.html First time at a competitive event http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135784-first-time-competitive-event.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:16 GMT My club held what they called a Tactical Shoot, a fairly informal, very mini IDPA-like event. It was the first competitive shooting event I ever was involved in and I had a ball. The biggest thing I learned was that I was really slow - but honestly thought I was going fast. It couldn't believe the time when it was called out. Seemed I lost most of the time on the very first target - I guess nerves and uncertainty took over - and never really recovered.

Despite that, I am hooked and cant wait to do it again. ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Mick3411 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135784-first-time-competitive-event.html Dry Fire Training http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135469-dry-fire-training.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:19 GMT Hey guys…

With the help of quite a few shooter type folk we put together a dry fire practice program for USPSA. This would also work just fine for IDPA
shooters. It is designed to be simple, and to not require a bunch of stuff.

Check it out HERE ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Ben Stoeger http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135469-dry-fire-training.html <![CDATA[09 IDPA Postal Match: How'd Ya Do!]]> http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135452-09-idpa-postal-match-howd-ya-do.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:10 GMT http://www.idpapostalmatch.com/Results_files/2009-08-15.pdf My XDm took 17th in ESP EX with a 52.46. How did you do? http://www.idpapostalmatch.com/Resul...2009-08-15.pdf

My XDm took 17th in ESP EX with a 52.46.

How did you do? ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Old School http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/135452-09-idpa-postal-match-howd-ya-do.html IDPA and reloads. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134938-idpa-reloads.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:04:11 GMT YouTube - Renton IDPA 0919 Stage 04 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpJ2U9wxAVg)]]> Why wouldn't you do a tactical / retention reload on this stage?

Makes sense to me?

I am new to IDPA and it just seems it would save time to do other than an emergency / slide lock reload.

Video ---> YouTube - Renton IDPA 0919 Stage 04 ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games godadone http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134938-idpa-reloads.html WA IDPA Low Light match http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134883-wa-idpa-low-light-match.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:34:06 GMT NWSA North Whidbey Sportsmen's Association is having a IDPA low light match Saturday November 14th. Lowlight Match registration opens at 1430, match time 1730. Hand held light's only. Must have shoot 5 IDPA matchs or equal training ( USPSA/IPSC, handgun training). Bring 200rds just to be safe but 150 should do.

Directions http://www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org/Where.htm

Hope to see some PNW XDer's there.
 ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games VR4 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134883-wa-idpa-low-light-match.html <![CDATA[Austin / San Antonio 3 GUN "COMBAT" MATCH saturday!]]> http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134308-austin-san-antonio-3-gun-combat-match-saturday.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:58:02 GMT EVENT: 3 GUN "COMBAT" MATCH
DATE: Saturday October 31st
LOCATION: Cedar Ridge Range
SIGN UP: **0900HRS - 0945HRS**
INFO: WWW.TEXASTACTICAL.NET

ROUND COUNT:
Handgun = 40
Rifle = 50
Shotgun = 30 (Birdshot only)


Texas Tactical will be putting on a
3 GUN "COMBAT" MATCH on Saturday October 31st at
the Cedar Ridge range between Austin and San
Antonio. It will be in an IDPA style format.

Any and All Safe Shooters are welcome to attend!
If you would like to attend but do not have all 3
guns, there are usually plenty of people willing
to share a rifle or shotgun. If you bring Ammo
for the gun you are short ie: 12 guage (Birdshot)
or .223 someone will be glad to let you shoot
their gun.

Sign up: 0900 - 0945hrs


From our website:

"Texas Tactical holds 3 Gun combat matches at
various times throughout the year. The objective
of these matches is to allow people to become
more familiar with and to improve and test their
skills in a simulated CQC (close quarters combat)
environment with their 3 main defensive tools:
Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun. It also provides a
venue where shooters can show how well rounded
their "combat" skills are in one match.


Our 3 Gun Matches generally consist of 2 Handgun
stages, 2 Rifle stages and 2 Shotgun stages. We
will be using IDPA targets for the Handgun and
Rifle stages and steel, balloons and other
reactive targets for the Shotgun stages. IDPA
rules and scoring will be utilized! Use of
available cover will be required. No "competition
only" equipment may be used. All equipment must
be of a practical nature. If you have any
questions please Email us at:

texastactical@yahoo.com.

Map and directions to the Range can be
found on our website: WWW.TEXASTACTICAL.NET


MATCH FEE: $25




DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION:


Handgun:


Custom Defensive Pistol


Stock Service Pistol


Enhanced Service Pistol


Stock Service Revolver.


Rifle:


Iron Sights


Optical Sights


Limited Division
Limited Division is for those wishing to compete
with CCUs, Camp Carbines, Lever Actions or
anything else that has a limited ammo capacity.
(This Division will be limited to 10 rounds
maximum in your rifle.)


Battle Rifle
(Battle Rifle Division is for large caliber
service rifles, such as Fals, Galils, M1s etc.)



Shotgun: To keep a level playing field shotguns
competeing in the Manual and Autoloader Divisions
will be loaded with 6 rounds maximum to start a
COF. Open Division may start fully loaded.
Speedloaders are not permitted for any division.
(birdshot only unless otherwise stated by the
COF)


Auto Loaders


Manual


(Manual Division will include any Manually
operated shotgun, ie: Pumps, Bolt Action, Lever
Actions)


Open
(Open division is for shotguns with optics or
compensators. Shotguns used in this division may
be loaded to full capacity.)"


If You have any questions feel free to Email or
call. Hope to see y'all there!


Michael "Iron Mike" Webb
Texas Tactical
WWW.TEXASTACTICAL.NET ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games TEXASTACTICAL http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134308-austin-san-antonio-3-gun-combat-match-saturday.html Single Stack vs. Limited 10 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134193-single-stack-vs-limited-10-a.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:58:12 GMT I have a Colt 1911A1 that I am thinking about shooting in single stack division. What is the main differences between SS and limited 10 (besides the mag capacity)? The club that holds our weekly shoots, has alot of people that shoot single stack guns in limited 10, why? I currently shoot limited with my XDM, but am looking to expand! I have a Colt 1911A1 that I am thinking about shooting in single stack division. What is the main differences between SS and limited 10 (besides the mag capacity)? The club that holds our weekly shoots, has alot of people that shoot single stack guns in limited 10, why? I currently shoot limited with my XDM, but am looking to expand! ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games tweeter400 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134193-single-stack-vs-limited-10-a.html IPSC/IDPA guys got a question http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134119-ipsc-idpa-guys-got-question.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:23:36 GMT I don't know or care about divisions just want some practical experience and to have a good time. Seen a couple matches and want to get in on it.

So I have two options and won't be able to buy much more for a while. For yall following my troubles lately you know I'm mildly indecisive when I only have the money for 1 more gun right now. Both of these sellers are respected and I trust the word of both.

RIA 1911 fairly customized, haven't pulled the trigger yet (don't know the trigger weight). FS: Rock Island Armory 1911 Customized .45 - MGO Community Forum I have about 200 rounds right now ready to go. Can probably swing another 3 mags so I'll have four and thats the limit of my budget. As soon as possible I would put night sights on it, so a further dip in the ammo budget.

Sig 226, night sights 4 mags Sig226 in 9mm price drop.... - MGO Community Forum can also with the money pick up an extra 600 rounds to practice with, have 200 or so as well (also get some defense rounds 130 but that won't help for learning IPSC) rounds are cheaper.

Both guns are very close together (owners live about 10 miles apart) Should I consider, going to see one, and going to see the other and then either buy it, or go back and buy the other? ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games yocan http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134119-ipsc-idpa-guys-got-question.html POV video of defensive pistol match http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134112-pov-video-defensive-pistol-match.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:55:50 GMT Shooting my XD-40 subcompact. The shoot is similar to IDPA.

YouTube - Defensive Pistol - Stage 2


edit: Can't embed a youtube video here? ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games darkvibe http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/134112-pov-video-defensive-pistol-match.html Northern California IDPA/IPSC competitions - November http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/133997-northern-california-idpa-ipsc-competitions-november.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:43:19 GMT Calendar for upcoming November action / practical pistol competitions. (Please verify these dates at the club's website before showing up. Occasionally changes in schedules are made.)



IDPA Matches
-----------------------

November 1 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse
1st Sunday of Every Month
Sacramento Defensive Pistol Shooters


November 7 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast)
First Saturday of Every Month
The San Luis Obispo Sportsmen's Association


November 13 - Fresno (Central California)
Second Friday of Every Month
Fresno IDPA


November 15 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley)
3rd Sunday of Every Month
North Valley Shooters Home Page


November 21 - Ukiah (North Coast)
3rd Saturday of Every Month (normally)
Ukiah Gun Club International Defensive Pistol Association Activities


November 21 - Winton (Central Valley)
3rd Saturday of Every Month
IDPA


November 28 - El Dorado Defensive Pistol Match (Sierra Foothills)
4th Saturday of Every Month
(Not an official IDPA event, but utilizes same rules)
El Dorado Rod & Gun Club


No Match This Month - Fort Bragg (North Coast)
Second Saturday and Sunday of Every Month
Redwood Practical Shooters of Fort Bragg California



IDPA Postal Matches
--------------------------

The Postal Match is a non-sanctioned match put on at different locations using identical courses of fire. Scores are submitted to the national headquarters where they are tallied to show how the competitor fared compared to all shooters throughout the world who took part in the match. Full information can be found here: http://www.idpa.com/PostalMatchInfo.asp.

October 25 - Gridley
North Valley Shooters Home Page



USPSA/IPSC Handgun Matches
--------------------------

November 1 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay)
First and Third Sunday of Every Month
Richmond Hotshot's


November 14 - Chabot (East Bay)
Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month
TASC: The Tuesday Action Shooting Club


November 8 - Davis (Sacramento/Central Valley)
Second Sunday of Every Month
Solono Targetmasters


November 8 - Fresno (Central California)
Second Sunday and Fourth Saturday of Every Month
Central California Pistol League


November 14 - Redding (Far Northern Central Valley)
Second Saturday of Every Month
http://www.shastashooters.htm


November 14 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast)
Second Saturday of Every Month
The San Luis Obispo Sportsmen's Association


November 15 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay)
First and Third Sunday of Every Month
Richmond Hotshot's


November 15 - Oakdale (Central Valley)
Third Sunday of Every Month
OAKDALE SPORTSMEN CLUB - MATCH INFO


November 21 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley)
Third Saturday of Every Month
Capitol Practical Shooters League


November 22 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley)
Fourth Sunday of Every Month
Northern California Practical Shooters


November 28 - Chabot (East Bay)
Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month
TASC: The Tuesday Action Shooting Club


November 28 - Fresno (Central California)
Second Sunday and Fourth Saturday of Every Month
Central California Pistol League



ICORE Handgun Matches
--------------------------

November 21 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast)
Third Saturday of Every Month
ICORE



OTHER Handgun Matches and Related Events
--------------------------

November 1 - Turlock (Central Valley)
First Sunday of Every Month
OAKDALE SPORTSMEN CLUB - MATCH INFO
(This is a fun match designed for new shooters. No holsters needed. 22LR handguns allowed.)


November 13 – Intermediate Competitor Class (North San Francisco Bay)
Richmond Hotshot's ]]> The Silhouette: Gun Games Gryff http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/silhouette-gun-games/133997-northern-california-idpa-ipsc-competitions-november.html