New to USPSA

[FROGO207]

This past month I attended a series of informational sessions for the local winter postal league. I really like the 22 rimfire part and suspect it will help me pass the loooong winter months by quickly.
At the present time I plan on only the .22 part of the competition with centerfire added as I get the hang of it all.

My question: Will I get as much out of the event with my present (not stock) pistol or will I soon be getting (needing) some upgrades to the pistol/ammo. Also I think that the aspect of my competition against my self for a better score will drive me forward but do you see others loosing interest after a couple seasons of competition?
I have a Ruger MK II SS w/10" barrel, Hogue target grips, B Square scope mount, and a millett red dot affixed. Not quite stock but what I have put together over the last couple years for informal target shooting.

I think this will be a real fun time.

 

[1SOW]

Generally, to get started, shoot what you've got.

You'll learn alot by going to the shoots and listening to the shooters.

I believe USPSA rules are designed for .38 special up to .45 cal.

As far as I know, .22 caliber exceptions are handled locally.

Here they allow .22 in the 'league' shoots, shooter starts in the low-ready position and iron sites are all that are allowed. Your range may be different.

Warning it's contagious. I shoot 9mm production class, and it is a lot of fun even for an old guy. Let's see, grips, trigger job, FO front site and comp rear, lighter springs, started reloading for 130PF. Looking at a new gun.

Yeah, it's contagious.

 

[chbrow10]

My name is chbrow10, and I am an action shooting addict.

1SOW pretty much summed it up. .22 can be used for Steel Challenge, and it sounds like you have a great Steel Challenge rig already, but USPSA min caliber is more like .38 or 9mm.

 

[FROGO207]

I may have the terminology mixed up but it is .22 in 3 stages five shots each at 50' whatever it's called.
The best description would be 25 meter standard pistol but a 5 min slowfire round.

 

[1SOW]

In the 70's I shot in what was called in North TX a 'Bullseye' League.: Slow, Timed And Rapid fire, 5 rounds/mag, two mags, 25 yds, 30 rounds total , 300/30"X" a perfect score.

Learned a lot about sight picture & trigger pull. It was fun to do, and like all shooting competition, a great bunch of people.

Learn 'how' by watching and listening and you'll soon know 'what' equipment you want/prefer.

P.S.: I still have my High Standard .22lr pistol I bought nib for that 3 yrs of league shooting. It looks and shoots like new.

 

[DesmoDucRob]

My name is chbrow10, and I am an action shooting addict

Hey chbrow10 you didn't happen to shoot on squad 2 at LAGC did you?

 

[chbrow10]

That's me. That you, Rob L?

 

[raz-0]

I may have the terminology mixed up but it is .22 in 3 stages five shots each at 50' whatever it's called.
The best description would be 25 meter standard pistol but a 5 min slowfire round.

That doesn't sound like USPSA in any way shape, or form.

USPSA doesn't use rimfire, slowfire is the antithesis of the sport, and 5 minutes is way too long for a stage.

An example of a good shooter shooting some USPSA courses of fire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni5QrKXonhc

 

[DesmoDucRob]

That's me. That you, Rob L?

Yep. I've not been shooting many matches lately, but have been doing a great deal of tinkering with reloads. I stumbled across some 9mm 147 grain w-231 load data you posted earlier. Quite helpful!