idpa this weekend

[Guest recoveryman1]

who all is goin to the match this sun. at volunteer in brush creek

rabbi got me hooked im even thinkin bout bringin the old s&w 636 just to compete with the master

[Guest recoveryman1]

oh ya can you shoot 2 different classes on the same day? like cdp and wheel gun?

[The Rabbi]

The answer to that seems to be no. I think John takes a dim view of it.

I'll be there, G-d willing. I went and practiced yesterday just so I wouldnt look like a fool in front of you all.

And the 636 is a 5-shot if I recall correctly. You can certainly use one, but you'll be at a huge disadvantage because the stages generally go in 6 shot increments.

[Guest DrBoomBoom]

I'll be there. So far, it's supposed to be perfect weather.

[dunndw]

I'm in

[Daniel]

im off, ill try and make it. I joined the nra... i havent joined idpa hopefully i can still shoot.

[Guest recoveryman1]

ok mabye its a 686 it is 6 shot stainless 357 mag 4 inch barrel

[The Rabbi]

ok mabye its a 686 it is 6 shot stainless 357 mag 4 inch barrel

Yeah, that's a 686. Still current Smith catalogue item. I fantasize about getting a 2 1/2 in model.

[Guest wheelgunner100]

im off, ill try and make it. I joined the nra... i havent joined idpa hopefully i can still shoot.

IDPA rules state that you can shoot one match without being an IDPA member. After that you are supposed to join. We aren't counting the "introductory" shoot as an IDPA shoot so you guys should be good to go for the 13th.

[Guest bang-flash]

i have made plans to be at this match. look forward to meeting some of you fellow TGO members.

[Guest wheelgunner100]

A few tips for those who may be coming to VPC for the IDPA shoot Sunday the 13th:

1) don't try to go fast, that usually will slow you down. Try for smooth, smooth is fast.

2) when wearing a cover garment be careful when holstering your gun that you don't stuff a bunch of cloth into your holster along with the gun. This is really easy to do and can cause the gun to fall out of the holster resulting in a DQ.

3) when drawing from the holster while wearing a cover garment be carefull not to grab a handful of cloth along with the gun. This can also cause the gun to end up on the ground resulting in a DQ.

4) slow down and get good hits on target. In real life as well as competition only hits count. You can't miss fast enough to win.

5) practice your reloads. At the 5th Sunday shoot I noticed several people having trouble with reloads, mostly not getting the magazine seated all the way.

6) ask questions. That's how you learn things. All the guys at VPC will be glad to answer any questions you have.

7) have fun. IDPA is a great way to practice self-defense shooting skills but you won't do it if it isn't fun so enjoy yourself.

[Guest clutepc]

Thanks for the Info wheelgunner, you and rabbi have hooked a bunch of us!!!

So far my plans look good to be there as well.

Just to double check we need to be there by 1:00?

[iezer]

Hey I just might be able to make it I've got the day free. I will make you all look like pros. Now can someone give me directions to the range...Since I'll be a first timer and all..

[Daniel]

they are on the other thread .... sunday idpa lite i believe its called.

JMR Gunsmithing,

44 Brush Creek Rd

Brush Creek TN.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=79331&postcount=53

[Guest Len]

I'm in. I might shoot a 1911 this time, just for funsies. (Plus Dunndw loves to drool all over my Kimber!)

Directions are pretty easy. I-40 heading east out of Nashville. Exit at Alexandria exit, turn right. Drive a few miles, look for white sign for Gunsmith on left. Turn left at this sign. Gunsmith will be on your right just down the road a bit, turn right into lot, follow gravel road down to the range.

Cost for non-Volunteer Pistol Club members is $15.00. If you are an NRA and/or IDPA member, bring your member # -it gets recorded on your entry.

100 rounds should do you. Bring at least 2 extra mags/speedloaders. Eyes/ears, cover garment. If you use hi-cap mags, you can only load 10+1. A cap is good too, especially if its sunny. Bring water/juice and a snack. You burn a few calories running the stages and talking guns with 20 guys. (There is NO gas station or store at the exit or beyond -you are in the middle of nowhere, so gas-up and get your road snacks before you get on the interstate.)

See y'all there.

Edited April 10, 2008 by Len

[The Rabbi]

And the ninja mask. Don't forget the ninja mask.

[Guest darkstar]

Don't guess I'm gonna make this one, you all have fun.....I have a date with a seriously hot chick (way, way, way out of my leauge) and being as dates have been few and far between lately ( ok the past few years)...... hopefully it will be worth missing the shoot but if my usual luck prevails I'm gonna be wishing I was shooting instead.

[Guest bang-flash]

gun - check

ammo - check

Mall Ninja Mask one size fits all - check

[Guest wheelgunner100]

As Len said, it's not hard to find. Exit 254 off I-40, turn south toward Alexandria go approx. 4 miles, Brush Creek Rd crosses the highway there. Just before you get to the railroad tracks, turn left on Brush Creek Rd and go 4/10 of a mile. You'll see JMR Gunsmithing on the right , a small white block building. Follow the gravel road beside the building , thru the cedar thicket and under the power lines. When you can't go any farther you're there.

[dunndw]

If anyone who is a 1st time wants to caravan out meet at the Mapco off 1-40 at the hwy 109 exit at 15:15. Len and I are going to carpool from there.

[Guest DrBoomBoom]

dunndw,

If you guys are leaving at 15:15 you're going to be late. The match starts at 13:00.

[Guest clutepc]

I'm sure there will be something to fill out when we get there so I plan on getting there by 12:30

[Guest wheelgunner100]

Shooter's meeting is at 1:00. If you haven't shot with us before you will need to fill out a waiver as well as get your score sheets and give Alyce your money. It's better if you get there a little early though we will try to work with you if you just can't get there any sooner.

Besides, getting there early just gives you time to talk with the other shooters which is half the fun.

Edited April 11, 2008 by wheelgunner100
"cause I cain't spell

[The Rabbi]

Wheelgunner:

Will they have the stage where you have to leap through the burning rings and nail the two swingers before hitting the ground? Again?

[dunndw]

dang it...that's what multitasking gets ya sometimes.

We're meeting at the mapco on 109 at 12:15 to leave for the match.