Monday night Pin Shoot @ Bristle Cone shooting.

Showed up late to the 5:00 PM shoot because of traffic. I won my first heat, but couldn't get back into the groove, and was eliminated by much better shooters in pretty short succession.

Shot the 7:00 PM shoot with my USP Match, and discovered that even though it had a safety, it wasn't SAO, so I was required to start both decocked and with the safety on. I lost my first heat, but made it much further along in the loser brackets by taking the time to cock instead of trying to take that first DA shot.

Had a good time tonight, and looking forward to the next one. One of these days, I'll buy a hat with a velcro patch, and stick some of the COAR patches on it or something. After the ass-kicking I got tonight, I'll also probably go back to my 1911 with the can for the next one.

And yes, Jim, I could not get out the door in the next 20 minutes. Marriage was the death of any semblance of timeliness on my part, and children nailed that coffin shut.

Don't worry guys. I'll show up to shoot at one of the 5p.m. matchs. It will make all of you look like rock stars.

I shot good, just the others shot better. Having problems clearing the pins off the table w a 9mm once the pins are heavy w lead. A new caliber is not in my budget just to shoot pins, so I'm looking to get some heavier 9mm ammo. Shooting 124gr because it showed to have for fpe than the 147gr. I don't load my own.

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Originally Posted by colorider

I shot good, just the others shot better. Having problems clearing the pins off the table w a 9mm once the pins are heavy w lead. A new caliber is not in my budget just to shoot pins, so I'm looking to get some heavier 9mm ammo. Shooting 124gr because it showed to have for fpe than the 147gr. I don't load my own.

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I ran into the same issue two weeks ago. Shot my VP9 and hit 5 with 5 but only one left the table. By the time I went back and tried to clean up I'd lost the match.

Next week I'm going to give it a go with 1911 and see what happens. I got some full size pin paper targets and need to get some practice in.

Having to clear the pins all the way off the table sounds like it really adds another level of difficulty altogether. Are the tables getting shot up pretty well?

Tables were replaced as of two, maybe 3 weeks ago. They get pretty hammered but it's just a half sheet of plywood so cost to replace can't be to bad. Been calling some local bowling alleys looking for pins but not having much luck.

So tonight was first night of advanced pins. 5 pins, no handicap. Hands on chin and ear, draw from holster, reloads from belt as well. Only 10 shooters for the 7 pm and it was a good crowd. Got my ass handed to me and was out early but it was fun. With so few shooters there was some practice and extra shooting after.

I'm curious- were the winners super fast guys with all the high speed stuff and high speed skills on display? I'm just curious how it looked to you.

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Originally Posted by sneakerd

I'm curious- were the winners super fast guys with all the high speed stuff and high speed skills on display? I'm just curious how it looked to you.

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The guy who won was quick, like stupid quick, running a Glock with RMR. The other players were shooting same gear they always run but it was the guys who are always consistently good shooters. It's a different skill set for sure but it was nice (even RW pointed) having a group of more skilled shooters who didn't need baby sitting. There wasn't an RO standing over you, show clear, drop hammer and holster was done on your own and range called clear.

Id say it's worth a go for sure.

Will be there tomorrow for both matches. Hope to see some of you there.