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Hooz · 06-23-2007, 11:42 AM

I finally shot my first IDPA classifier this morning (first one the club has had this year) and it was a little more difficult than I anticipated. I was one miss away (my only miss all day) from "Sharp Shooter"... I ended-up a "Marksman".

Shooting from behind cover at 20 yards was a bit difficult, and my one miss came on the last (furthest) target as I was leaning WAY out there. Other than that, my targets were okay, I just need to work on my speed.

At least now I know some things I need to practice on. My time to draw, fire two center-of-mass shots and one headshot (from the 7 yard line) was in the 4.5 second range. Evidently I need more practice drawing and acquiring my sight picture for that first, critical shot.

Oh well... It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning and 100 rounds of ammo, anyway. There's always next time.

Hooz · 06-23-2007, 11:52 AM

I forgot about my one MAJOR screw-up that cost me some time... I got in a hurry and had one of my magazines backwards in the mag pouch. When I tried to do my reload (slide-lock), everything went fine until I noticed that I was trying to cram the full mag in the gun backwards! I think I might've even cursed out loud when it happened.

I was a little nervous for my first classifier, but I'll remember next time to make sure my sh*t is in order before I hit the line.

**Bycyclist** · 06-23-2007, 12:16 PM

good stuff - live and learn. we all make mistakes when first doing the competition stuff - but that's how we know what to work on! Keep it up!

The Knight Of Light · 06-23-2007, 06:51 PM

Another good reason to watch those reloads going into the gun.

leeindy · 06-23-2007, 07:42 PM

practice your reloads bot tactical and normal. that can cut upwards of 20 seconds off your classifier.

**Bycyclist** · 06-23-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by leeindy

practice your reloads bot tactical and normal. that can cut upwards of 20 seconds off your classifier.

what about reload with retention - I can do that faster than the tac reloads. do all the reloads have to be tac? Haven't shot the IDPA classifier yet.

leeindy · 06-24-2007, 10:42 AM

either tac or reload with retention on stage 3. the fastest one is the one you dont drop.

**Bycyclist** · 06-24-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by leeindy

either tac or reload with retention on stage 3. the fastest one is the one you dont drop.

thanks much - I'm consistently faster with less "fumble" on the reload with retention

leeindy · 06-24-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bycyclist

thanks much - I'm consistently faster with less "fumble" on the reload with retention

me too. but if you do a tac load on the second string you can leave once you have a full gun and store the mag on the way to the barrel. i dont do it cause i drop the double stacks all the time.

**jnclement** · 06-24-2007, 08:50 PM

I always get killed on the 20 yard targets. It's tough to get used to when to go fast, and when to be careful.

06-23-2007, 11:42 AM	#1
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,998	First IDPA Classifier I finally shot my first IDPA classifier this morning (first one the club has had this year) and it was a little more difficult than I anticipated. I was one miss away (my only miss all day) from "Sharp Shooter"... I ended-up a "Marksman". Shooting from behind cover at 20 yards was a bit difficult, and my one miss came on the last (furthest) target as I was leaning WAY out there. Other than that, my targets were okay, I just need to work on my speed. At least now I know some things I need to practice on. My time to draw, fire two center-of-mass shots and one headshot (from the 7 yard line) was in the 4.5 second range. Evidently I need more practice drawing and acquiring my sight picture for that first, critical shot. Oh well... It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning and 100 rounds of ammo, anyway. There's always next time. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

06-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#2
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,998	I forgot about my one MAJOR screw-up that cost me some time... I got in a hurry and had one of my magazines backwards in the mag pouch. When I tried to do my reload (slide-lock), everything went fine until I noticed that I was trying to cram the full mag in the gun backwards! I think I might've even cursed out loud when it happened. I was a little nervous for my first classifier, but I'll remember next time to make sure my sht is in order before I hit the line. __________________ XD-9 Tactical* : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

06-23-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,834	good stuff - live and learn. we all make mistakes when first doing the competition stuff - but that's how we know what to work on! Keep it up! __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

06-23-2007, 06:51 PM	#4
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,840 Blog Entries: 13	Another good reason to watch those reloads going into the gun. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-23-2007, 07:42 PM	#5
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	practice your reloads bot tactical and normal. that can cut upwards of 20 seconds off your classifier. __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

06-24-2007, 10:42 AM	#7
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	either tac or reload with retention on stage 3. the fastest one is the one you dont drop. __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

06-24-2007, 08:50 PM	#10
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,507	I always get killed on the 20 yard targets. It's tough to get used to when to go fast, and when to be careful. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

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