Talk me into going to my first match

I think everyone would agree, don't worry about being fast at your first match, or your first few matches. Just enjoy it and learn by watching and doing.

PS the Crossbreed would be fine for your first match
 
mmyeah. after doing some reading on the subject, I can see the old Remy 1148 "Mohawk 48" with the 30" barrel is not gonna cut it. Actually I bought it for my wife, Soooo i get to buy me another one! I'm seeing the Benelli M1 or M2 are the favored guns. What's the pros and cons of each one? I'm a "want to get it right the first time" kinda guy.
 
I will let someone with more experience speak up (Jesse?) but I don't think I would want my first ever organized shooting event to be a 3-gun. Anyone?
 
I think we have 2 or 3 different topics going at once here. 3 gun definately has a lot if stuff going on and would be a lot for your first match. It isn't impossible to shoot A's a first match though. Heck there isn't even a 3 gun match scheduled for another month here in OK. The February match at OKCGC is rifle only.

The M1 & M2 are essentially the same guns. The M1 has a metal trigger housing A's compared to a lighter weight flimsier plastic one on the M2. That's about the only advantage the M1 has over the M2 other than the M1's are all used so they are cheaper. The M2 comes with an oversized safety, lengthened forcing cone, better factory chokes, comfortech stock, and a partridge in a pair tree. If your in the market for a 21" M2 start looking ASAP A's they are sold out everywhere right now.
 
Whether you buy an m1 or m2, it'll have to go to the smith for the go fast treatments.
 
Burk said:
I will let someone with more experience speak up (Jesse?) but I don't think I would want my first ever organized shooting event to be a 3-gun. Anyone?
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I know that since I never have participated in any match the last thing I'd want to try is 3-gun. I'd like to start out slowly which is why I've been thinking about Steel Challenge in rimfire. Maybe because I'm not a competitive person since I'm layed back and easy going so but even that may not be my cup of tea. I'm just a bit tired of shooting at paper is all I know.
 
Steel Challenge - especially rimfire - is a perfect place to start. You'll get a feel for what action shooting is all about. Come out to the next one and you won't regret it!

As for the 3-gun thing (for those of you who want to try it), I'll say it again. You should bring what you already have the first time. I guarantee you that if you buy a bunch of crap without any first-hand knowledge of what you want that you'll regret it. My first 3-gun match (which was also my first major match) I BORROWED a shotgun. I didn't even own one! After shooting several 3-gun matches with borrowed gear, I knew exactly what I wanted. In fact my rifle and handgun preferences have also changed significantly since starting competitions. Yours will, too. :)

I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND shooting a regular USPSA pistol match or three before trying 3-gun. "I stink at handgun" or "I'm better with long guns" are terrible excuses. You gotta start somewhere and you can't win if you don't play. Shooting USPSA makes you better all around. The experience will save you from doing stupid things in a 3-gun match and most importantly will make you a SAFER shooter. I get fussy when guns are pointed in my cardinal direction. :)

A good first USPSA match is the indoor match held at H&H on the second Sunday of every month (that's next Sunday). Bring your handgun, a holster, a few mags, 150 or so rounds, and let us know you're coming. We'll squad up and show you the ropes!
 
My first match experience:

I had intended to go watch and see what it was all about. I didn't really know anyone there but they insisted that I shoot. They waived the match fee and set me up with a gun and ammo. I kinda watched the others but was really focused more on learning the range commands and being safe.

My first stage went really good. I took it slow and got all the hits. When I got done and the adrenaline started to wear off, I could hear guys laughing. I mean literally roll on the floor laughing. Finally several guys came up to me and apologized for not telling me that the white targets were "No Shoots". They let me re-shoot the stage and my addiction began. Some of those guys are my very best friends to this day.
 
Rick417 said:
My first match experience:

I had intended to go watch and see what it was all about. I didn't really know anyone there but they insisted that I shoot. They waived the match fee and set me up with a gun and ammo. I kinda watched the others but was really focused more on learning the range commands and being safe.

My first stage went really good. I took it slow and got all the hits. When I got done and the adrenaline started to wear off, I could hear guys laughing. I mean literally roll on the floor laughing. Finally several guys came up to me and apologized for not telling me that the white targets were "No Shoots". They let me re-shoot the stage and my addiction began. Some of those guys are my very best friends to this day.
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That's a funny story right there! And a great way to get more trigger time A's a newbie. Lol!
 
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