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Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I had some sloppy shooting last weekend. Doesn't look like my new toy will arrive in time for this weekend. 😢

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo The suspense will make it even more worthwhile. Really curious to see what it is.

I’m not an Sig guy, so I have no firsthand experience with that. But, @HuntFishShootChannel and @MichiganDad both have videos that might address that.

Send me an email. We can chat by email or exchange phone numbers.

Thanks. That's the Streamlight TLR-1 HL.

Thanks. Stole a few pieces off another long gun that has been hiding in the safe for too long.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo I need to buy one of those and hit up one of those weekends....

It was fun, and it's decent practice since I'm not shooting my other long guns like I used to.

It easily beats my old Eotech. I run all my Holosuns on auto-brightness with the circle-dot combo. Maybe not ideal, but it's what I'm used to and it works for me.

9 times out of 10, if you see me run a creative stage plan, it's because @ShooterReady489 did it first and I copied him!

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo hell he got first in ccp! I don’t blame you for copying him!

85/237 Overall 47/105 Carry Optics 9/38 Carry Optics/Sharpshooter Just found out I got a match bump, which is a bit surprising as I think SS is where I belong right now.

@Delta-Alpha-Kilo not bad not bad at all

Congrats on your first sanctioned match! Looking good, man!

@@Branj28 Thanks! I was surprised to learn I got a match bump. Looking forward to my next sanctioned match.

Shit I just got to the very end of the video! 85 isn’t bad for your first sanctioned match! You beat a couple experts and masters! Hell F. Scalise (stage 2 cso) placed 7th at nationals and you were only 20.88 seconds behind him!

I love that everyone comments on my breathing! That's a relaxation technique I picked up years ago. No idea when it started, never even knew I was doing it until I started recording my matches.

The speed wasn't bad other than on the clamshells on stage 7. That's the only stage I wish I could do over.

@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Yes, that was interesting. I want to go one year soon.

@Heteachethmyhandstowar It was a great match. A lot of people hit no-shoots, a fair number of DQs. I didn’t really think it was too tricky or that there were any PE traps, but I really had to prioritize accuracy over speed.

💵💰 Painting black no-shoot areas is easier & cheaper I guess. It's always been that way.

Don't talk about YT on YT, YT doesn't like it!

Montlake does Rimfire Falling Steel matches (.22LR only) where you can run a pistol or a rifle (maybe both, I'm not sure). Cleveland has the Southern Action Shooters, where you can run any combination of pistol, PCC, and/or shotgun.

Check out the CR920XP also. If you're looking for a subcompact, it beats the 43X in every way.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo yeah i ordered one for a customer it’s slim..like it a lot havent shot it

Love it! It's my favorite EDC & competition gun.

I’m not an IDPA rules expert, so don’t take my word for it, but… The stage description will dictate where your spare mags start - on the barrel/table or on your belt. If they start on the barrel/table, you can leave them or take them with you. So, if you’re not moving, don’t waste time stuffing mags into pouches. If you’re leaving that position, it could be better to take them, or just grab one as you run by again.

It was good. I intentionally took some riskier shots just to boost my confidence before next weekend.

That's an old habit I'm trying to break. When the Glock 26 first came out, the mag release button on mine was horrible, and I used my index finger on the back of the slide to provide a little back pressure so I could drop the mag more reliably.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Ahh!! I thought you were pulling off some Slick-John Wick sh!t out there!!! 🤙🤙🤙 #LetsGo

I wish I had a range in my backyard! No, I’m not in Florida, but I’ll be there next month to shoot a few matches.

Spoken like a true keyboard warrior! I'm guessing you don't compete.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Get 'em!! 💪

Other than jerking the snot out of the trigger, it was decent.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo I thought it looked good! 🤘

I move too slow -- I'm old and somewhat broken.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Take it from a Keyboard Warrior, at least you are movin'!! 🤙🤙

The light is the Streamlight TLR-7sub. The optic is the Holosun EPS Carry, which I like but the window is a bit small for me (I'm new to optics & still in a transition/learning phase). I can't compare it to the M&P. I've never shot one. Nothing against them, just never had the opportunity.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo I have a 507c for my mr920p and I just picked up a 507 comp for my bul armory EDC Pro.

I run 508T-X2s or EPS on all my other guns. I figured I'd try the smaller footprint of the EPS Carry. I don't regret it, I just haven't gotten used to it yet.

Thoughts on the MR920P? I absolutely love mine, but haven't had it too long. Maybe 2500-ish rounds through it so far. Only 1 issue -- had a trigger reset problem within the first 100 rounds. Otherwise, it's been solid.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo I like it. I was going to get a Glock 19. After all the mods you get with the factory with shadows systems I’d figure it would be better to go with them. I think im more of a 1911/2011 kind of guy tho. I like the grip angle and trigger vs a striker fire gun. Also the slides are buttery smooth. I just picked up the Bul Armory EDC Pro and love it. I’m on tilt between the CR920XP vs the M&P Shield Plus Carry Comp. Have you shot the Shield Plus Carry Comp yet?

My issue was a simple fix. According to the manufacturer/gunsmith, after Loctite was applied to all the setscrews, the whole thing was "accidentally" sprayed down with WD-40 or some solvent which negated the Loctite. I have another trigger from this same shop which has different issues. I'm very disappointed, as this is supposedly the premiere Glock aftermarket trigger brand.

A single star isn’t too difficult, just a timing issue. Check out my videos with the tomahawk or the double Texas star. Definitely more challenging. That was my first time shooting either of those.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Double TX Star one... Located on the right, under the trees. I could barely see the top star! Awesome shooting!!

Compared to my un-comped 43X, it is extremely flat. I'd say it's about as snappy as an un-comped G19.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo great to hear that it compares to the g19

Absolutely! And we need some night shoots too.

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

Thanks! What do you mean by preferred grip? As in Glock vs Shadow Systems vs Talon Grips vs whatever? Or do you mean hand placement, strong vs weak hand tension levels, etc.?

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo oh sorry Gripping the pistol But Talon Grips are the greatest invention.

I've been using the older rubber Talon Grips on everything for years, but have started moving toward the Pro grips. I've also done silicon carbide on a few guns. Mixed feelings about that.

That match had several really good stages. And I had a particularly good day. I dropped a few too many points overall, but still a good day for me.

Yes, it's in Oak Ridge. You do not need to be an ORSA member to compete, just go to practiscore.com and sign up. You will have to go through a brief walk-through with a range officer to discuss IDPA rules & safety info the morning of your first match. I don't believe ORSA offers training (I'm not a member, so I could be wrong), but there are plenty of trainers that shoot matches there and I'm certain ORSA staff has relationships with trainers and can provide suggestions.

This match had some really fun stages.

Thanks!

Go to practiscore.com to find local matches. Every club I've shot with is very supportive of new shooters, and most everyone will go out of their way to help you if you let them know you're a first-time competitor. You don't need to join IDPA or USPSA right away, you can compete a few times before you join (practiscore.com will require you to enter a member number when you register for a match, I just put in ######). You don't need any special equipment, just use your EDC gear. Check out the rules (www.idpa.com/ or uspsa.org/). Practice fundamentals. For your first few matches, focus on safety and learning the rules, and don't worry about how you place. After that, focus on minimizing points down (accuracy) and penalties (rules). Speed is the last thing to worry about. Best advice: take the gear you wear everyday and your range gear, and just go do it. It might seem intimidating at first, but you'll get over that pretty fast.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo this is amazing thank you me and my grandma(73 one of the best shooters I know) are trying to get into it and this will be super helpful thank you!

​@@calebwitherbee5499 Get your grandma out there! You'll be surprised how many old-timers (I mean that with the utmost respect) are out there. If grandma wants to run & gun, get her out there! Feel free to DM me or post more here if you have other questions.

@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo of corse thank you so much. She knows she is on the older side but she is also very proud of her ability. It’s one of my favorite things to do together. I’m so thankful for the advice. Definitely gained a subscriber.

I appreciate the comments. I'm intentionally critical of myself so that I don't become complacent. I do recognize I have made significant progress in the last few months, and recording the matches definitely helps me analyze things afterwards.

⁠​⁠@@Delta-Alpha-Kilo Tone is almost impossible to convey in text. This next statement is not said in a demeaning or condescending tone. However, in a genuine questioning tone. It sounds like; you think being intentionally critical of yourself is the same as putting yourself down in order to grow?

No, I don't look at it as putting myself down, just reminding myself that I'm not at the level I want to be. As I said, I can tell that I have improved dramatically, but I also recognize I'm not where I used to be (I took a few years off from shooting) or where I want to be. I'm happy/proud of my progress, I'm not upset with my performance last weekend, just acknowledging (in my own twisted way) that there's still plenty of room to grow. And I agree that the title wasn't appropriate for that particular stage, but was intended for the day as a whole. If you watched the longer video, you'd understand why I felt my performance was sub-par.

Thanks! Hopefully this weekend will go better for me.