Shot my first USPSA match ever last night

[TGO David]

First of all I've got to thank Sean at On Target (M'boro) for not only putting these matches together but also for convincing me to bring my gun and be prepared to shoot rather than just be a spectator. He was right; I'd have kicked my own butt if I'd shown up and not shot.

Second... WHAT A FREAKING BLAST!!!!

I'm hooked. I didn't go with any preconceived notions about how good I hoped to be and stunk about as badly as I expected I would. Maybe a little better, but not much. I set the bar pretty low and managed to exceed my expectations.

Last night was an unusual event from what I understand as (a.) they normally don't do this on Friday nights and (b.) they had a little latitude to mix things up and do some courses of fire that they might not usually get to do on Saturday morning events. I didn't get home until nearly 2:30am and was too jacked up on adrenaline and processing way too much information to get more than a little restless sleep.

I shot with my Smith & Wesson 5-inch 1911 last night and surprisingly enough never had to dip past my fourth magazine in any COF. I had six on me at every COF. The gun continues to be way more accurate than the shooter, and I think it needs a good tactical rear sight like the 10-8 that I have on the M&P. I found myself distracted by the rear dots a lot.

If I can get a couple more spare mags for the M&P 40 fullsize and two dual-mag holders for it, I'll switch to using that gun as soon as I can. I think I'd do a little better with it.

Anyway, LOTS of fun. I can only go "UP" from here, and I look forward to doing it again soon and maybe sucking a little less next time!

[Marswolf]

It does sound like fun.

That's an aspect that we sometimes forget about training. Training doesn't have to be super-serious testosterone laced pretend killing. Good training can be a lot of fun. That's the way it should be.

Some of the best training I've gotten has come from playing around on a range with people who are better than I am at hitting a target.

[nb forrest]

You should go to NTPS next weekend. They are good people and very helpful to new shooters. Their website is ntps.org

[TGO David]

You should go to NTPS next weekend. They are good people and very helpful to new shooters. Their website is ntps.org

What time does the match start on Saturday? If it's an early AM match then I'd like to see about going. I've got plans Saturday evening, though.

[nb forrest]

sign up at 8:30 am, shoot at 9:00 am sat. & sun. directions on website

[TGO David]

Are they shooting Sunday since it's also Mother's Day or are they just shooting on Saturday this time?

[nb forrest]

both days as far as I know. There has been nothing posted on their bb saying otherwise.

[DaveTN]

Sounds like you had a great time.

If I can get a couple more spare mags for the M&P 40 fullsize and two dual-mag holders for it, I'll switch to using that gun as soon as I can. I think I'd do a little better with it.

Am I understanding this correctly; you think you can shoot better with your M&P than with your SW1911?

[TGO David]

Sounds like you had a great time.

Am I understanding this correctly; you think you can shoot better with your M&P than with your SW1911?

I'm usually pretty darn good with the M&P. This was my first time doing any sort of sustained fire with that particular 1911. I'd like to try it with the M&P next and see how I do. It's also the cheaper to practice with due to ammo expense.