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Matt M	class progression	Lead	[-]
Posts: 54 (08/18/08 10:00:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I am having a little trouble deciding which class to shoot next.... I have only been shooting IDPA for a year now and shot my 1st couple of matches in SSP and liked it but quickly bought a lightly used 1911 to shoot CDP and have been there ever since. I am going to nationals this year in CDP as a marksman, I shot the last match at our club as an SSP sharpshooter and had a ball, I also shoot my 625 from time to time (2 matches to date) as an ESR marksman. I do not own an ESP gun (except the G22 with a magwell maybe) but have full access to a 9mm 1911 and a CZSA. My question is, I know "most" folks start in SSP and progress from there but I started to shoot in sanctioned matches with my 1911 but after nationals it's time to put it up for awhile and have fun with something else.... how did you guys progress through the different classes? Should I start over in ESR or SSP??? I figure ESP would be last as it seems to be the most competitive. thanks, Matt McArthur
TEXASTACTICAL		#1	[-]
Posts: 234 (08/18/08 12:08:59) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	My advice is to shoot what you are having the most fun with. Goodluck at the Nationals! We will see you there! Be sure and say "Howdy". I'll be working the match I'm sorta tall and wear a cowboy hat. Michael "Iron Mike" Webb Texas Tactical
gmancdp		#2	[-]
Posts: 56 (08/18/08 13:31:04) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	if i was shooting the nationals,i'd stay with CDP and nothing else...why mess around with another "platform"...i would practice the basics,drawing,reloading and sight picutre 3 or 4 times a week,and along with alot of trigger[pressing] work in between....then when you get back from the nationals ..kncok yourself out and have fun.. "I do not own an ESP gun (except the G22 with a magwell maybe) but have full access to a 9mm 1911 and a CZSA. My question is, I know "most" folks start in SSP and progress from there "...the Glock 22 with or without the magwell will work in ESP or SSP[without]...i've seen alot of shooters shoot the same gun for 3 or 4 yrs and nothing else..nothing wrong with that... how far do you want to go and in what time frame..do you want to be a 5 gun MM,then work your way up to a 5 gun SS,then EX??? its up to you..i went from SS to MA in ESP just 2 months in 2005.both from a state match..then this yr i've shot SSR at every local match,then CDP and SSP at state or regionals..G'erg Last Edited By: gmancdp 08/18/08 13:45:09. Edited 1 times.
Matt M		#3	[-]
Posts: 55 (08/18/08 13:53:14) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	TEXASTACTICAL wrote: My advice is to shoot what you are having the most fun with. Goodluck at the Nationals! We will see you there! Be sure and say "Howdy". I'll be working the match I'm sorta tall and wear a cowboy hat. Cool, I'm on the SO list as well and I hope to meet all you guys.... Wayne Ritchie has been training me to run "Gamers" LOL. That's my problem is it's all fun and I can barely make up my mid half the time.... the problem with having more than one gun huh? Also, I meant to say Divisions and not classes.... Matt McArthur Last Edited By: Matt M 08/18/08 20:03:31. Edited 1 times.
cmdr	New forum member	#4	[-]
Posts: 1 (08/18/08 20:10:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I was checking out the forum and decided to sign. I became an idpa member earlier this year and I am enjoying being with like minded people.I'm from south Texas and have been shooting at Texastactical.
Gunrunner		#5	[-]
Posts: 62 (08/18/08 22:45:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hey Matt You may want to stick with ESR, since 2 of the 3 people that beat you this weekend were nearly twice your age and the other was shooting CDP(me). Just kidding you shoot well with anything you pick up. Wayne Ritchie
Matt M		#6	[-]
Posts: 57 (08/18/08 23:13:28) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	thanks, but I beat everyone else LOL.... I'm about to get like Don and have way too may choices (not unlike yourself), I figure I'll start shooting ESR alot more with the occasional SSP match every couple months. ESR in sanctioned matches in 09.... does shooting a revo make you a better auto shooter or do you dump the mag after 6??? Matt McArthur
Gunrunner		#7	[-]
Posts: 63 (08/20/08 22:56:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I don't dump after 6, but I keep trying to put the mag in the left side of the gun and it just won't fit. Wayne Ritchie
Bexar Dave		#8	[-]
Posts: 33 (08/21/08 11:06:00) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	TEXASTACTICAL wrote: My advice is to shoot what you are having the most fun with. Goodluck at the Nationals! We will see you there! Be sure and say "Howdy". I'll be working the match I'm sorta tall and wear a cowboy hat. Tall??? Hat??? Don't forget the shorts and THE knife...that's him in the background... Dave Dave Wallace
Steve Koski		#9	[-]
Posts: 99 (08/21/08 23:07:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Matt, Some folks like to jump around, shoot all kinds of different guns, switch divisions every match or every few months, or every year. All different sorts. Personally, I prefer to shoot the same gun and keep that constant, and try and work on my skills. I think I shot a few matches in ESP years ago, but it's been SSP for me for as long as my recent memory can recall. No right or wrong answer. Whatever blows up your skirt. Take care, Koski
J Rossy		#10	[-]
Posts: 9 (10/11/08 16:38:22) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I shoot what I carry. That means SSR and SSP. Concentrating on SSR right now. I will probably never shoot anything else. Jose

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