Didn't Shoot Worth A HOOT...but...

[doc540]

local IDPA match this morning and I shot the CCO for the first time

Even though I didn't shoot well, the gun is a natural in my hands, I have confidence in it, and with practice I'll get'em all in the center.

I think I'm done searching for a carry Colt.

This is it!

 

[GCBurner]

Warning: IDPA can be habit forming.

 

[BCRider]

It's great fun shooting in matches!

Was it performance jitters that made you shoot poorly? Or just lack of familiarity with the new gun?

 

[doc540]

Was it performance jitters that made you shoot poorly? Or just lack of familiarity with the new gun?

I just don't think I was mentally present.

Also, the unusual layout of the stages got in my head and got my focus of where it should have been: the front sight.:banghead:

 

[NH_OPERATOR]

I just started IDPA last season too. My first match I actually did quite well (probably due to the fact that there was 3 inches of snow on the ground, it was 35deg and freezing rain, and I love the cold.). My second match (where it was warm, and therefore my advantage was gone) I did substantially worse in the rankings. Its great fun, and has actually got me doing dryfire practice and holster work at home. Keep it up!

 

[BossHogg]

You'll come around with it don't worry. The CCO's are my very favorite guns, just perfect for me in everyway. Enjoy and happy shooting.

 

[BCRider]

I just don't think I was mentally present.

We've all had days like that...

 

[Failure2Stop]

I'm curious to learn what about the gun makes it a "natural" or instills confidence if you aren't shooting it well.