InkEd
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I bet this season will feature an event with "Hydro Impact Ordinance" (aka "Water Balloons") since they literally resorted to throwing rocks last year.
Top Shot - Season 4
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IllHunter
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They asked for situations...
On the shows' facebook page. I suggested plinking floating marshmellos with an M60, long range wtih a Glock 17, and rapid fire with a Sig.
On the shows' facebook page. I suggested plinking floating marshmellos with an M60, long range wtih a Glock 17, and rapid fire with a Sig.
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I know right. That was pathetic. But seeing Jake throwing rocks was partially funny.
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I would enjoy watching almost any three gun match better than Top Shot. Survivor with guns and stupid too boot.
David E--Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I know how specialized USPSA is, I shot it for 7 years. Take a typical Open shooter--that's all he does. Red dot sight, comp, 38 Super, that's it. Now, your Sevigny, Leatham--the guys who also shoot Production or Limited--I'm not talking about them, but you won't see them on Top Shot. If a shooter makes a conscious effort to diversify, they're well rounded. Most don't. They can shoot the Hell out of an El Pres with their S_I, and that's about it.
I'm saying your typical local Open guy is a prima donna. A one trick pony.
The only GM shooter in Iowa tried IDPA once. Once. He came in mid-field. Why? His carry gun didn't have a See More, a comp and a 28 round mag. The other local MA shooter won't even try it. He laughs and asks if he can use his Open gun. (NO) I've never seen him fire his carry gun after this first weekend.
So, no it doesn'tsurprise me that the USPSA guys get their buttocks handed to them on that show. One trick ponies, and I can't wait to see how the IDPA guys do.
I'm saying your typical local Open guy is a prima donna. A one trick pony.
The only GM shooter in Iowa tried IDPA once. Once. He came in mid-field. Why? His carry gun didn't have a See More, a comp and a 28 round mag. The other local MA shooter won't even try it. He laughs and asks if he can use his Open gun. (NO) I've never seen him fire his carry gun after this first weekend.
So, no it doesn'tsurprise me that the USPSA guys get their buttocks handed to them on that show. One trick ponies, and I can't wait to see how the IDPA guys do.
Good point; clubs are pretty subjective. I've shot with 4 of them around here and at some big matches. I'd also point to the results of the USPSA guys on Top Shot--dismal. I think your club is the exception rather than the rule Dave. Treasure them! And lets see how the IDPA guys do this year. I'm guessing it won't be a Phil Strader/Blake Miguez/JJRacazza type story with them!
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Don't recall Phil being on Top Shot.
I agree that the USPSA guys haven't fared well overall, but they were able to showcase some shooting skills here and there.
But when you have a good shooter and they get beaten by a slingshot, rock throwing, archery, Gatling gun, etc, they're still a good shooter.
That said, Chris Tilley, explaining why he couldn't hit the billiard balls, said he "wasn't taking it seriously." WTH? He kicked butt on the challenge, but I knew he wasn't going to win.
BTW, I've been shooting USPSA and IDPA far longer than 7 yrs, have shot dozens of major matches and have encountered the type of shooter you describe only rarely.
I agree that the USPSA guys haven't fared well overall, but they were able to showcase some shooting skills here and there.
But when you have a good shooter and they get beaten by a slingshot, rock throwing, archery, Gatling gun, etc, they're still a good shooter.
That said, Chris Tilley, explaining why he couldn't hit the billiard balls, said he "wasn't taking it seriously." WTH? He kicked butt on the challenge, but I knew he wasn't going to win.
BTW, I've been shooting USPSA and IDPA far longer than 7 yrs, have shot dozens of major matches and have encountered the type of shooter you describe only rarely.
You do realize that the Final Three of Season One were all USPSA shooters.
JJ went to the World Shoot.
Chris is currently shooting USPSA
Ian, who was the first Top Shot, was a USPSA competitor before the show, but the Royal Marine angle was more interesting
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