Guessing you shot B&R, I normally shoot that match but couldn't make it this time. That timer sure does change everything! Maybe I will see you at the next match.
Nerves just got the best of you...you'll do better next time.
I gotta get a double stack 9. .45 SS=too many mag changes. That's what kills me. I've been practicing mag changes too. Like I said, that damn timer....
I gotta get a double stack 9. .45 SS=too many mag changes. That's what kills me. I've been practicing mag changes too. Like I said, that damn timer....
Speed over accuracy... within limits. I've done studies when I was active and if you can consistently hit C's and hose the target you will out shoot an A hitter who takes a breath between every round. Keep in mind that you can't miss fast enough to win a match.I've done 2 now and I'm not sure what's most important, speed or accuracy. I know it's a thin line. I 100% have to work on shooting one handed or dang sure need to slow it down.
If you don’t know which is more important, try it. Set up some targets and shoot it both ways. And focus on the front sight for every shot, not the target.
I far from a master class shooter but I think you will find that the extra time to get a better sight picture is much less than the penalty for inaccuracy.
And the answer to the question is “you asked the wrong question” It isn’t an either/or question.
You need to shoot accurately _enough_ at the best speed you can. That means learning how good your sight picture needs to be to get a good hit at different ranges. Very different at 3,10,25 yards. And the trade off is different too. At 3 yards always try to get 100% A hits. It takes at most a couple extra tenths to make sure. At 25 yards you may find that “good enough” is 80% As and 20% Cs and that 100% As isn’t worth the extra time. That isn’t a recommendation. Try it at the range and find out.
And practice live and dry for accuracy. Sloppy practice will ensure misses when under pressure and things get sloppier under pressure.
Trigger control, sight picture, grip. Google “dot torture drill”.
If you don’t know which is more important, try it. Set up some targets and shoot it both ways. And focus on the front sight for every shot, not the target.
I far from a master class shooter but I think you will find that the extra time to get a better sight picture is much less than the penalty for inaccuracy.
And the answer to the question is “you asked the wrong question” It isn’t an either/or question.
You need to shoot accurately _enough_ at the best speed you can. That means learning how good your sight picture needs to be to get a good hit at different ranges. Very different at 3,10,25 yards. And the trade off is different too. At 3 yards always try to get 100% A hits. It takes at most a couple extra tenths to make sure. At 25 yards you may find that “good enough” is 80% As and 20% Cs and that 100% As isn’t worth the extra time. That isn’t a recommendation. Try it at the range and find out.
And practice live and dry for accuracy. Sloppy practice will ensure misses when under pressure and things get sloppier under pressure.
Trigger control, sight picture, grip. Google “dot torture drill”.
RO told me a slow D is better than a fast miss.
I've done 2 now and I'm not sure what's most important, speed or accuracy. I know it's a thin line. I 100% have to work on shooting one handed or dang sure need to slow it down.
Keep in mind that it depends on your game. If you're shooting USPSA, speed is more important a factor than say if you're shooting IDPA. In IDPA, accuracy is your friend. One miss will cost you 5 seconds, and even a D-zone shot costs you 3. Never go faster than down 2 in a stage. If you check out the top 5 shooters at H2O, they are not just fast, but generally some of the most accurate in the field.
And "speed" might even be the wrong term. Having gone from marksman to master in a little over a year, I never decided one day to "shoot faster." I first focussed on accuracy, then eliminated all the time-wasters one at a time by drilling them in dry fire. Time is important, but you can't miss fast enough! Keep up the good work!
Yeah, just keep shooting and you'll figure out the balances. Glad to have you shooting with us!I just have to think a little more. Like last week there was a target that I was one down so I decide to take a extra 2 shoots to get in the O area. I spent more time trying to keep it clean than it was worth. It also cost me a reload I would have nor needed. Lesson learned
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I got my belt and a few more mags. I have been practicing mag changes.
Are you doing idpa or the other one. Can't remember the letters
Ignore,, just seen your OP. I was thinking they won't let you use that holster in IDPA
USPSA. I don't know why they frown upon it. It pretty much forces your finger to be outside the trigger guard on the draw and the gun IS NOT going to fall out without pressing that lever. But whatever. I love it.
Maybe someone can tell us why,, I look at it the same way you do. I've owned a bunch and never had a issue. I seen a guy using one this weekend but the finger lock was removed.
You are pressing the release button on draw, and the next stop for that depressed trigger finger on the draw is the trigger.USPSA. I don't know why they frown upon it. It pretty much forces your finger to be outside the trigger guard on the draw and the gun IS NOT going to fall out without pressing that lever. But whatever. I love it.
You are pressing the release button on draw, and the next stop for that depressed trigger finger on the draw is the trigger.
When I draw the gun, my finger ends up on the slide release nub where it sticks out on the right side of the gun. 1911.
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This is some folks fear at matches
I don't think it's a thumb safety versus non-thumb safety pistol question. That can turn into a whole other debate.Sounds logical. Maybe it's got more to do with the gun than the holster. I know I'm not dropping the safety on my 1911 until I'm almost on target. Less safe with a gun with the trigger safety? Probably. those seem inherently less safe to me anyway.