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Breadfan · 06-25-2008, 07:22 AM

Well gents, I took part in today's 10+10 pistol/revolver 25m competiton match held to mark Croatia's Independance day and I must say, it was pretty fun!

Although I ended up 21nd (out of 25 competitors), I felt like Stan Marsh - learning something today.

Anyway, it was a mixed 10+10 pistol/revolver match comprised of two sessions: precision fire and rapid fire (I guess by the ISSF rules).

There was no unique caliber, although most folks shot 9mms (semiautos) and 38 specials (revolvers).

Each session had a warmup like, 5 minutes to prepare (aiming, dry firing) and then the referee would give a command to start shooting. First series was a warmup (5 rounds shot) and then we had another 2 series, 5 shots each. After each series we would have to leave the handguns empty and let the referees inspect and read the score.

It was simmilar for the rapid session, but instead of 5 minutes preps, we had 3 mins.

The precision fire targets were the standard ISSF 25m pistol targets,

but the rapid fire targets were different, with a huge black circle over it:

Anyway, in precision fire, I scored 61 points (out of 100) and in rapid fire 57 (a lot better then my first time).

I must say most of the guys there were regular competitors and it was a tough competition. I was however, enjoying the whole thing, chatting with some of the club members, observing and hanging around.

Here are some pics:

Can u imagine, I was the only guy with HS-9 (XD-9), everyone else was shooting CZ's and Sig Sauers (both great guns).

During the break, I was approached by a couple, guy was asking me about XD (he noticed the XD cap and t-shirt I was wearing

). He's planning to get one and of course, I told him it's a great gun and he won't regret if he goes for it.

We also had free barbeque and drink..yes..well:

We here in Croatia are very serious about gun safety: do NOT drink more then one beer when competing on a shooting range!

Anyway, it was really nice, nice people, bit hot (my XD polymer frame just melted) and I just thought I should share this with you guys!

FarmerVincent · 06-25-2008, 07:35 AM

Howdy from Croatia (currently in Zagreb on business). I learned it was your independence day the hard way, trying to find an open store at lunchtime today.

Good pics. Hard to believe there weren't any others shooting the HS. Is it not a popular gun in Croatia?

Breadfan · 06-25-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerVincent

Good pics. Hard to believe there weren't any others shooting the HS. Is it not a popular gun in Croatia?

It is, but it just happened I was the only one today having it on the range.
Last time there were 2-3 of us, and one had a bi-tone HS.

FarmerVincent · 06-25-2008, 07:43 AM

Ok, good to know. I love my Croatian beauty (XD9 Tactical).

**agalindo** · 06-25-2008, 07:45 AM

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

Kaboom · 06-25-2008, 10:54 AM

Is that a fairly typical look of your countryside? If so, it looks a great deal like Missouri! LOL

Breadfan · 06-25-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaboom

Is that a fairly typical look of your countryside? If so, it looks a great deal like Missouri! LOL

Yep, it is. We have a both beautiful countryside and a nice coastline.
Here's a picture of my range (entrance) taken in May:

tjg · 06-25-2008, 05:45 PM

It looks like a nice range. I am glad you had so much fun. Next time, beer after you shoot. See if that helps or hinders! (Safety disclaimer: Beer after guns locked and stored and away from the range.) Nice countryside, too.

Spawnz · 06-26-2008, 12:23 AM

Looks like you had fun and that is the most important thing. It doesn't really matter where you placed, whether it was first, 15th or last. At least you got out there and tried and had fun. Thanks for posting. Loved the pictures of your range and the countryside.

**Alaskapopo** · 06-26-2008, 02:48 AM

You need to try IDPA or USPSA. Its a lot more faced paced and fun. I started with Bullseye back in College but I would never do it now too boring. But some competition is better than no competition. I am glad you had fun.
Pat

06-25-2008, 07:22 AM	#1
Breadfan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Croatia Posts: 697	My 2nd competition ever (yawn..) Well gents, I took part in today's 10+10 pistol/revolver 25m competiton match held to mark Croatia's Independance day and I must say, it was pretty fun! Although I ended up 21nd (out of 25 competitors), I felt like Stan Marsh - learning something today. Anyway, it was a mixed 10+10 pistol/revolver match comprised of two sessions: precision fire and rapid fire (I guess by the ISSF rules). There was no unique caliber, although most folks shot 9mms (semiautos) and 38 specials (revolvers). Each session had a warmup like, 5 minutes to prepare (aiming, dry firing) and then the referee would give a command to start shooting. First series was a warmup (5 rounds shot) and then we had another 2 series, 5 shots each. After each series we would have to leave the handguns empty and let the referees inspect and read the score. It was simmilar for the rapid session, but instead of 5 minutes preps, we had 3 mins. The precision fire targets were the standard ISSF 25m pistol targets, but the rapid fire targets were different, with a huge black circle over it: Anyway, in precision fire, I scored 61 points (out of 100) and in rapid fire 57 (a lot better then my first time). I must say most of the guys there were regular competitors and it was a tough competition. I was however, enjoying the whole thing, chatting with some of the club members, observing and hanging around. Here are some pics: Can u imagine, I was the only guy with HS-9 (XD-9), everyone else was shooting CZ's and Sig Sauers (both great guns). During the break, I was approached by a couple, guy was asking me about XD (he noticed the XD cap and t-shirt I was wearing ). He's planning to get one and of course, I told him it's a great gun and he won't regret if he goes for it. We also had free barbeque and drink..yes..well: We here in Croatia are very serious about gun safety: do NOT drink more then one beer when competing on a shooting range! Anyway, it was really nice, nice people, bit hot (my XD polymer frame just melted) and I just thought I should share this with you guys! __________________ Listen to the XD Song! Play my Shooter™ game! Last edited by Breadfan : 06-25-2008 at 07:25 AM.

06-25-2008, 10:54 AM	#6
Kaboom XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 1,889	Is that a fairly typical look of your countryside? If so, it looks a great deal like Missouri! LOL __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me give up.

06-25-2008, 05:45 PM	#8
tjg XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Michigan, Macon County NC Posts: 653	It looks like a nice range. I am glad you had so much fun. Next time, beer after you shoot. See if that helps or hinders! (Safety disclaimer: Beer after guns locked and stored and away from the range.) Nice countryside, too. __________________ XD's: 45 Tactical and 40 Service Wanted: Schrödinger's cat; Dead or alive. I intend to live forever......so far, so good.

06-26-2008, 02:48 AM	#10
Alaskapopo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,567	You need to try IDPA or USPSA. Its a lot more faced paced and fun. I started with Bullseye back in College but I would never do it now too boring. But some competition is better than no competition. I am glad you had fun. Pat __________________ Colt M16/AR15,1911 & Glock Armorer. Certified Firearms Instructor & Urban Rifle Instructor. Completed SWAT Entry Team and SWAT Sniper courses. NRA Endowment Member IDPA Expert level shooter in CDP, ESP and SSP. USPSA A 56876 IDPA A27468

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06-25-2008, 07:35 AM	#2
FarmerVincent XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 36	Howdy from Croatia (currently in Zagreb on business). I learned it was your independence day the hard way, trying to find an open store at lunchtime today. Good pics. Hard to believe there weren't any others shooting the HS. Is it not a popular gun in Croatia?

06-25-2008, 07:43 AM	#4
FarmerVincent XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 36	Ok, good to know. I love my Croatian beauty (XD9 Tactical).

06-26-2008, 12:23 AM	#9
Spawnz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 291	Looks like you had fun and that is the most important thing. It doesn't really matter where you placed, whether it was first, 15th or last. At least you got out there and tried and had fun. Thanks for posting. Loved the pictures of your range and the countryside.