Dear Fellas- TEAM GLOCK

I would venture to say she's there more for her looks rather than her shooting skills
 
I read an interesting article about the demise of Team Glock. Nobody can point a finger why their sponsored shooters have left the fold. I'll have to do a search and see If I can find it and get it posted.
 
I guess Glock is no longer concerned about ability and shooting records. She is good looking but you don't see other gun companies putting swimsuit models on their teams for looks. Jessie duff is a beautiful girl that can shoot better than a elephant dung load of men. I hope our sport isn't coming to this. And no, I'm not a douchy prude by any stretch. I have respect for our sport and don't want it cheapened by gimmicks.
 
Dustin Ellerman won a stage and has 2 more finished about 90% at FB3G. Clearly if you get picked for Top Shot you can shoot!
 
Official press release photo from @GlockInc via Twitter

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It just goes to show you Chris Andersen's article about being 3 Gun fit is more important for having that sexy chiseled Under Armour physique. This is exactly why top Semi Pro Mike Chambers and Pro Chris Andersen have all those great sponsors.

http://3gunnation.com/shooters/shtr_chris_andersen
 
SgtDave said:
So was Greg Littlejohn and look where he placed at FB3G.
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Full disclsosure, Greg's a friend and regular shooting buddy. So personal bias admitted... I think there's more to it than what may only be seen from what one competition can show in the results.

We all know Top Shot is a reality show first that focuses on drama second and involves shooting third.

Greg is newer competition shooter. He was pulled onto the show as a Federal Officer. He has competed in USPSA for less than a year and is B in production now. He is also brand new to 3-gun as of late this year. In the two matches he's made it to in recent months, he was using borrowed equipment. He only started reloading a couple months ago!

It's not to say he is going to be a GM or should be cleaning up at 3-gun matches any time soon... but I don't think he deserves the performance based hate either... there's plenty to learn in any of these games (IDPA, Steel, USPSA, 3-gun, etc...) One can be a good / great shooter, and still have plenty to master in the rules of the game, the gear, the gun handling and in the art of reloading for competition.

BTW: To Viscusi's credit, she is not a competition shooter at all until very recently. Her desire was to be a model. She just learned through Top Shot that she had some untapped potential. If sponsors want to pick her up, who can blame her. The story I've heard is that JJ scouted her out at local matches and took his thoughts back to Glock. Glock and her then started talks... rest is public info / history. She got noticed because of her apperance on TV combined with looks / personality - no question. However, she has also taken to learning the sport of USPSA because she enjoys competition and shooting. She has had some successes and has been progressing through to top C in her local USPSA circuit. Word on the web is with the sponsor and JJ behind her (no pun intended) she will be traveling to various area, sectionals and larger matches in 2013.

I don't blame either one of them for trying to make a career out of shooting, obtaining sponsors and milking their 15 minutes of fame for all its worth - wherever it takes them. If they can turn it into a full time shooting career, and progress in the game while they do it, and it helps the companies sell more product, more power to all involved.

Anyway, just my 2 cents,
 
I'm not saying he isn't a nice guy. I think he had the sponsors line up because of top shot. I would like to see more of the top shot competitors in shooting sports instead of fading away from the scene.
 
Tactica said:
Full disclsosure, Greg's a friend and regular shooting buddy. So personal bias admitted... I think there's more to it than what may only be seen from what one competition can show in the results.

We all know Top Shot is a reality show first that focuses on drama second and involves shooting third.

Greg is newer competition shooter. He was pulled onto the show as a Federal Officer. He has competed in USPSA for less than a year and is B in production now. He is also brand new to 3-gun as of late this year. In the two matches he's made it to in recent months, he was using borrowed equipment. He only started reloading a couple months ago!

It's not to say he is going to be a GM or should be cleaning up at 3-gun matches any time soon... but I don't think he deserves the performance based hate either... there's plenty to learn in any of these games (IDPA, Steel, USPSA, 3-gun, etc...) One can be a good / great shooter, and still have plenty to master in the rules of the game, the gear, the gun handling and in the art of reloading for competition.

BTW: To Viscusi's credit, she is not a competition shooter at all until very recently. Her desire was to be a model. She just learned through Top Shot that she had some untapped potential. If sponsors want to pick her up, who can blame her. The story I've heard is that JJ scouted her out at local matches and took his thoughts back to Glock. Glock and her then started talks... rest is public info / history. She got noticed because of her apperance on TV combined with looks / personality - no question. However, she has also taken to learning the sport of USPSA because she enjoys competition and shooting. She has had some successes and has been progressing through to top C in her local USPSA circuit. Word on the web is with the sponsor and JJ behind her (no pun intended) she will be traveling to various area, sectionals and larger matches in 2013.

I don't blame either one of them for trying to make a career out of shooting, obtaining sponsors and milking their 15 minutes of fame for all its worth - wherever it takes them. If they can turn it into a full time shooting career, and progress in the game while they do it, and it helps the companies sell more product, more power to all involved.

Anyway, just my 2 cents,
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KC not JJ but I heard the same
 
I just wonder how long it will take for Benelli or FNH to throw her a bone when she decides she wants to shoot 3 gun?
 
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