Ask the semi-pro

[KellyB]

Semi-pro advice please 😀
Previously, I was told to get classified because I wouldn't be allowed to shoot certain matches. Today, we became card carrying OKGGC members. Yippee! Ran into FeeGee and ?Ryan, I think?. They said the H&H classifier match is on & how great it is to get classified in one match. They said don't worry about not being a USPSA member yet, just do it online in a few days. Super!

We meandered around the tables at OKCGC, lots of advice was offered & now I'm confused.
Was told whatever I classified as (limited/production) and with (9mm/40/45), that's what I would need to stay with or I'm just wasting my time.
I'm a newb, I shoot a Glock 17 9mm plain Jane...for now. I've shot a few matches, as production & limited, depending on advice of match director. Didn't make me any difference, just wanted to learn & have fun, didn't worry about the competitive aspect but would like to be more than bottom of the list soon.
So should I stick to one class or the other? Limited or Production?
And is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting classified now or waiting until I improve?
Will being unclassified keep me from trying out certain matches?

Almighty Semi-Pro Gurus, give me your best advice, please. ðŸ¤"

 

[dennishoddy]

Get classified so you can monitor your progress. Once you see your progressing, the fire in your belly gets more intense.
Thats the only way I can describe it.

 

[Matt1911]

Semi-pro advice please
Previously, I was told to get classified because I wouldn't be allowed to shoot certain matches. Today, we became card carrying OKGGC members. Yippee! Ran into FeeGee and ?Ryan, I think?. They said the H&H classifier match is on & how great it is to get classified in one match. They said don't worry about not being a USPSA member yet, just do it online in a few days. Super!
We meandered around the tables at OKCGC, lots of advice was offered & now I'm confused.
Was told whatever I classified as (limited/production) and with (9mm/40/45), that's what I would need to stay with or I'm just wasting my time.
I'm a newb, I shoot a Glock 17 9mm plain Jane...for now. I've shot a few matches, as production & limited, depending on advice of match director. Didn't make me any difference, just wanted to learn & have fun, didn't worry about the competitive aspect but would like to be more than bottom of the list soon.
So should I stick to one class or the other? Limited or Production?
And is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting classified now or waiting until I improve?
Will being unclassified keep me from trying out certain matches?
Almighty Semi-Pro Gurus, give me your best advice, please.

What division do you see yourself shooting more often?
For me it was limited, because that meant I could load up my mags and do just about anything I wanted to my gun except put a red dot sight on. I shot limited minor with a Glock 19 until I could save the scratch for a better rig in .40

For others, it's production because they want to stick with an "off the shelf" gun to be more proficient for everyday life/carry or just for the "purist" aspect of it.

You have to decide which route you want to take and stick with it to climb the ranks and better your abilities.

 

[Matt1911]

Get classified now. You'll get a new card in the mail when you get better and rise in the ranks.

 

[KellyB]

Get classified so you can monitor your progress. Once you see your progressing, the fire in your belly gets more intense.
Thats the only way I can describe it.

Thanks Dennis! The fire in my belly is there, it's the pay checks burning a hole in my pocket that have my attention. Lol

Get classified now. You'll get a new card in the mail when you get better and rise in the ranks.

Matt, thanks. I'm picking one & sticking to it. And will look into things I can improve or add until the piggy bank is full again.

 

[Scott Hearn]

Semi-pro advice please
Previously, I was told to get classified because I wouldn't be allowed to shoot certain matches. Today, we became card carrying OKGGC members. Yippee! Ran into FeeGee and ?Ryan, I think?. They said the H&H classifier match is on & how great it is to get classified in one match. They said don't worry about not being a USPSA member yet, just do it online in a few days. Super!

We meandered around the tables at OKCGC, lots of advice was offered & now I'm confused.
Was told whatever I classified as (limited/production) and with (9mm/40/45), that's what I would need to stay with or I'm just wasting my time.
I'm a newb, I shoot a Glock 17 9mm plain Jane...for now. I've shot a few matches, as production & limited, depending on advice of match director. Didn't make me any difference, just wanted to learn & have fun, didn't worry about the competitive aspect but would like to be more than bottom of the list soon.
So should I stick to one class or the other? Limited or Production?
And is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting classified now or waiting until I improve?
Will being unclassified keep me from trying out certain matches?

Almighty Semi-Pro Gurus, give me your best advice, please.

Go ahead and get classified. You can track your progress without it, but it does make it easier just to log into USPSA.org and look at at all of your classifier scores.

Honestly I'd tell you to shoot limited for a few matches. You can concentrate on your shooting and safety more instead of your stage gaming. Besides you might find that you want to shoot revo or open division. Just shoot a few matches, decide what you like, and then go for it.

 

[jtischauser]

I think we need to meet our Semi-Pro's...

"Ladies and Gentlemen...
I give you... (drumroll)
YOUR
2012 3 Gun Nation Hometown Semi-Pro's!!!!
(possible porn music with a phat beat)

His trigger finger is faster than lightening, His shirts are tighter than Jesse Tischauser's pants, He uses Pro Grip like hand lotion.. He is..

MIKE "ARMAGEDDON" CHAMBERS!!!

The Man with the guns other men want and women want to be with, He has jokes and commentary that rival the best ESPN 8 "The Ocho" sportscasters, with the draw of an 80 year old lady.. The Man, The Moth, The Lecsion...

JAKE "GAME CHANGER" BURKI!!!!

He's the brains of the bunch, He shoots Heavy Metal and your regional WWII Division SME, He pumps a shotgun faster than your mom did last night... Get loud for...

AUSTIN "IRONMAN" TULLOH!!!

Ask them anything, And they'll answer anything. They might even lend you some "SEMI-PRO MOJOTM"..."

This has been:

4 wives and 3 kids later and I have seen this bunch of great shooters at a match for awhile!

 

[mike cyrwus]

take it from me, its boring at the top.

 

[45recoil]

I saw that quote from max michele too ^^^

 

[Matt1911]

take it from me, its boring at the top.

How did you do at the rifle match this weekend?

 

[mike cyrwus]

pssssshhhh
I was busy hanging with strippers while you were stripping clips

psssh, I was there, they just had me looking for nooks in crannies
psssshhh comstock scoring is gay

 

[jtischauser]

Dear Semi Pro, is this the best Texas Star instructional video available or what?

http://youtu.be/lzKq783DTEY

 

[Wall]

I couldn't even watch it. Listening to him talk was like watching Jason Grant make ready. I was like "JUST SHOOT THE EFFING STAR GODDAMMIT!!!!!!!"

 

[Matt1911]

No kidding. I skipped all of the talking and went to the shooting part, only to realize he did the logical thing. Shoot the top, then the right, then wait for the rest to come to you.

 

[dennishoddy]

No kidding. I skipped all of the talking and went to the shooting part, only to realize he did the logical thing. Shoot the top, then the right, then wait for the rest to come to you.

I thought semi-pro's shot the bottom first. It doesn't matter how it comes to them.

 

[hunter_dmw12]

Shoot the f ING star with a shotgun the hell with waiting.

 

[Tech]

I think his star needs some lube

 

[jtischauser]

I think his star needs some lube

Those cheap knock off stars aka not MGM Targets with shirt arms don't spin much.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Those cheap knock off stars aka not MGM Targets with shirt arms don't spin much.

My favorite star is that one you have with 6' long arms with clays instead of plates

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[Wall]

My favorite star is that one you have with 6' long arms with clays instead of plates

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That from gt targets