GunAdmirer
Member
Seriously, I shot my first IDPA match (or any other match for that matter) this morning. There is an active local pistol club that meets just a few miles from my home. The range officers and other members were nice - not nearly as strict as I thought reading the IDPA rule book. They did go by the rules but were nice and helpful about it.
I finished fifth from the bottom overall and third from the bottom in my class. I was so glad I didn't finish last. My biggest problem was getting in too much of a hurry and not aiming carefully enough. My Glock 17, reloads and Comp-tac mag pouches performed flawlessly. I can't wait to get my Springfield GI .45 from the gunsmith so I can shoot it too. It is getting customized.
Only complaints - It was REALLy hot and the squad was so big (13) that it took forever to get through each stage.
I'm afraid I'm going to like shooting in matches a little too much . . .
What's up with the $35 annual IDPA membership fee? What do you get for that amount? NRA is only $25! The local pistol club is only $15!
I finished fifth from the bottom overall and third from the bottom in my class. I was so glad I didn't finish last. My biggest problem was getting in too much of a hurry and not aiming carefully enough. My Glock 17, reloads and Comp-tac mag pouches performed flawlessly. I can't wait to get my Springfield GI .45 from the gunsmith so I can shoot it too. It is getting customized.
Only complaints - It was REALLy hot and the squad was so big (13) that it took forever to get through each stage.
I'm afraid I'm going to like shooting in matches a little too much . . .
What's up with the $35 annual IDPA membership fee? What do you get for that amount? NRA is only $25! The local pistol club is only $15!