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blues821 · Mar 29th, 2009, 08:06 PM

well shot my first IDPA match yesterday. Had a really good time .gun run perfect and I got a pleasant surprise when I chk'd my score ,seems Iwas the most accurate shooter of the day with 0 down as far as my time goes I finished 8th of of 11 so I cant complain ,not to bad for my first shot I'd say
Keith

Apyle · Mar 30th, 2009, 12:57 AM

How were your times? Those are the rapid fire matches aren't they?

blues821 · Mar 31st, 2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Apyle

How were your times? Those are the rapid fire matches aren't they?

well yes and no , it take me 101.21 sec's to shoot the 4 different situations that where set up. it took some guys half of that or so .but if i can get my times down to the 80's and still stay accurate I'll be happy ...but some people are in it for the game . Im in it because its fun and it's excellent training .. it makes you think under pressure while your ingaugeing targets . so if it ever happens for real training kicks in and it all becomes automatic so to speak

Apyle · Mar 31st, 2009, 12:55 AM

We have non sanctioned combat matches at the gun club. It is just an enjoyable experience, good clean fun for an hour or so.

UglyJohn · Mar 31st, 2009, 01:35 AM

I've been shooting IDPA for about two months. It's a blast for sure. You've got to be accurate for sure. I'm starting to like it better than IPSIC and I've done IPSIC for many years.
Ugly John

arkie · Mar 31st, 2009, 11:59 PM

unless you're shooting the classifier each match, comparing times from one match to the next won't mean much. idpa is sorta graded on the curve. each match is different, however going zero points down is an excellent start. just keep getting smoother while keeping your accuracy and you'll begin to get quicker too.

I've been active in idpa for about 10 years now and I believe everybody gets from idpa what they put into it. if you want to always win you either will sometimes or at least find yourself in an elite group. as for it being training, I think it is pretty weak in that dept but that was never its goal.

there are a lot of good things to be learned from idpa though -- if nothing else it helps sort out what gear is or is not suitable for all day concealed carry and practice in bringing it into play.

UglyJohn · Apr 1st, 2009, 12:19 AM

Personally, I've found going from IPSIC to IDPA to be a bit difficult. I'm so use to reloading while on the move. Retaining a clips etc.. just seems awkward, but I do know why it's done. I do like that we are all using similar stock/carry pistols and equipment. I had to neuter my race gun and buy new holster etc.., but it was worth it. I'm actually enjoying it better even though I don't quite have it together yet. Also, being that ammo is much more expensive, it just makes sense. Sorry to rattle on....my bad.

Ugly John

Mar 29th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#1
blues821 Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 ROAD KING CLASSIC Join Date: Jul 30th, 2008 Posts: 101 My Mood:	Idpa well shot my first IDPA match yesterday. Had a really good time .gun run perfect and I got a pleasant surprise when I chk'd my score ,seems Iwas the most accurate shooter of the day with 0 down as far as my time goes I finished 8th of of 11 so I cant complain ,not to bad for my first shot I'd say Keith

Mar 30th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#2
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 481 My Mood:	Re: Idpa How were your times? Those are the rapid fire matches aren't they? __________________ Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can rent it for a while!

Mar 31st, 2009, 12:55 AM	#4
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 481 My Mood:	Re: Idpa We have non sanctioned combat matches at the gun club. It is just an enjoyable experience, good clean fun for an hour or so. __________________ Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can rent it for a while!

Mar 31st, 2009, 01:35 AM	#5
UglyJohn Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Ultra Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 292 My Mood:	Re: Idpa I've been shooting IDPA for about two months. It's a blast for sure. You've got to be accurate for sure. I'm starting to like it better than IPSIC and I've done IPSIC for many years. Ugly John

Mar 31st, 2009, 11:59 PM	#6
arkie Start The Engine Ride: '08 FLSTC Join Date: Feb 5th, 2008 Posts: 34	Re: Idpa unless you're shooting the classifier each match, comparing times from one match to the next won't mean much. idpa is sorta graded on the curve. each match is different, however going zero points down is an excellent start. just keep getting smoother while keeping your accuracy and you'll begin to get quicker too. I've been active in idpa for about 10 years now and I believe everybody gets from idpa what they put into it. if you want to always win you either will sometimes or at least find yourself in an elite group. as for it being training, I think it is pretty weak in that dept but that was never its goal. there are a lot of good things to be learned from idpa though -- if nothing else it helps sort out what gear is or is not suitable for all day concealed carry and practice in bringing it into play.

Apr 1st, 2009, 12:19 AM	#7
UglyJohn Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Ultra Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 292 My Mood:	Re: Idpa Personally, I've found going from IPSIC to IDPA to be a bit difficult. I'm so use to reloading while on the move. Retaining a clips etc.. just seems awkward, but I do know why it's done. I do like that we are all using similar stock/carry pistols and equipment. I had to neuter my race gun and buy new holster etc.., but it was worth it. I'm actually enjoying it better even though I don't quite have it together yet. Also, being that ammo is much more expensive, it just makes sense. Sorry to rattle on....my bad. Ugly John

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