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  1. leadaddict

    New to 3-Gun and Buying My First Rig

    With shotguns in 3-gun the biggest issues are loading, as discussed above, and jamming. Since you are running a pump, you should be pretty well off on the later. Rack it HARD! With handguns be sure you have enough mags with you. Depending on the club, there can be a lot of shots with plentiful...
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    What do you carry?

    Firearm(G19), knife(CS Recon 1), and pepper spray(Fox Labs 1.5oz).
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    Stuff in movies/shows that detract from the experience?

    Yes, excessive slide racking is very distracting. Firstly, why are all these police and bad guys so often carrying with an empty chamber and secondly, it doesn't have to be racked each time you are about to walk through a doorway or say something dramatic! (sometimes, without shots being fired...
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    Things learned from concealed carry matches.

    Definitely call ahead, as clubs will vary a lot in that respect. I love having a .22 conversion for a carry gun. I carry a G19 and have a .22 conversion for my G17 and love being able to get some practice in with .22. I haven't had to resort to using it at matches yet, but it's nice to have the...
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    Things learned from concealed carry matches.

    Yes, many local IDPA matches are very permissive with guns that don't fit the regular divisions. Many have been allowing 22lr for all shooters this year since ammo has been hard to come by. At our club we call it the NFC (not for competition) division and is the catch-all for those that don't...
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    What should be minimum age to own firearms, 18 or 25?

    I believe 18 is the right age. An 18 year old should have the same access to these basic tools of self-defense as any other adult. There are people of every age who aren't 'mature' enough to properly handle a firearm. I don't like the idea of making laws for the lowest common denominator. I...
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    Action shooting - 3 gun/multi gun/USPSA/IDPA/etc. post your videos, discuss techniques & gear

    I greatly enjoy watching this thread and I feel compelled to contribute my own meager efforts. I shoot some IDPA and the occasional 2/3 gun. I help put on some of these matches our local club. I don't record that many of my stages but will try to post one here occasionally if this thread...
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    Action shooting - 3 gun/multi gun/USPSA/IDPA/etc. post your videos, discuss techniques & gear

    Nice shooting! As I'm watching this video, at about the 56 second mark, you come to a target that barely has any of the top showing above a no-shoot. That looks like a very tight shot. Is the entire A zone still visible or are you allowed to cover some of it? Where do you put your dot on a shot...
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    Foxtrot Mike 9mm AR Pistols

    I've had one of their 16" uppers on a different brand lower for a couple years and have been happy with it. I just ordered one of their lowers last week and plan to buy one of the 7" uppers at some point.
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    SIG P365 EDC COMPETITION

    That's great! I wish I had a P365 and lived closer! If you can draw enough people, these niche matches are a great idea. It's always fun to be together with people who are passionate about a very specific item or topic. Best of luck!
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    Just my 2 cents on a couple handguns

    I shot a brand new M&P9c 2.0 with the 4" barrel and manual safety yesterday. It's a gun my son is going to use for range time and IDPA. We're very happy with it. I shoot and carry a G17 and an XDM Compact regularly. I like them all! The worst part about the M&P was buying a few extra...
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    USPSA vs IDPA

    Each game and shooter seems to have different priorities and will prefer to emphasize different aspects of shooting. I'm a big fan of diversity!
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    stupid question of the week: IDPA CDP do you HAVE to use 8 round mags?

    8.1.5 Loading Device Count A. A “loading device” is a magazine, speed loader, or moon clip. B. Shooters starting with 8 or more rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus two additional loading devices. C. Shooters starting with 6 or 7 rounds in all...
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    USPSA vs IDPA

    Interesting take. I actually think his second point (concerning difficulty) carries more weight than the first (concerning stage planning), which he spent most of his time on. I think the IDPA argument against the USPSA style of stage planning is that it encourages bad planning rather than...
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    stupid question of the week: IDPA CDP do you HAVE to use 8 round mags?

    8.1.3 Magazine Loading:All magazines must be loaded to division capacity at the start signal throughout the match except in the following cases: A. If a magazine is used that holds less than division capacity, the shooter will load all magazines to the capacity of the lowest magazine throughout...
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    New 3gun scope purchase

    You are right that the donut is not completely gone on the 1-4, however, it is effectively out of the way. I have drop data marked out to 800 yards and am still inside the donut. It's never been in the way and doesn't feel "busy" at all. The simple, clean reticle is what I like the most about...
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    New 3gun scope purchase

    YES! This is what drove me to buy the SWFA HD 1-4. I love it! I believe those who mock (not here but elsewhere) the FFP on a 3gun rig simply haven't looked through one with a reticent designed like these. It makes lots of sense. Cost kept me from the SWFA HD1-6. With that said, that's a...
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    Competitive Shotgun

    Most people I know don't use a barrel clamp, even with longer tubes than that. Not really needed with a good extension and just one more variable to come loose or not be put back on the same way. It will likely change your point of impact with slugs, which could be good or bad depending on...
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    Do's and Don'ts When Teaching a Carry Class???

    You are right that the NRA certification does not qualify someone to teach "a lot of heavy information involving the law". It is, however, the one legal requirement for someone to teach a firearm safety course in Iowa for people to acquire their permits, which is why I mentioned it here. But...
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    Competitive Shotgun

    Yes, I'm pretty sure they do. The best thing to do is just to give them a call. You can try email, but I've found the phone works much better with them.
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