HighVelocity
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This evening I went to and participated in my very first IDPA match. I got there early so I could practice a little and work on my nerves. I had butterflies like a kid on his first date. After burning through a couple hundred rounds I felt a little more relaxed when match time rolled around.
I signed up in the CDP class with a 5" Springfield 1911 in 45acp. I used Blazer 230gr aluminum ammo, a Wilderness Tactical 5 stitch belt, an Uncle Mikes kydex paddle holster and 2 comp-tac mag holders.
The match consisted of four stages and there was about 30 people participating.
The first stage was just plain crazy. I don't think I could have ever predicted anything like it, especially for my very first stage ever.
It started with the shooter seated at a table with a cabbage patch doll on it, holding the dolls feet with each hand and there are three targets on the other side.
BEEEEEP! Draw from concealment while seated, put 2 shots in each target (only 6 rounds in gun), reload, jump up, grab the baby and run over behind a barrel and while holding the baby and kneeling down behind the barrel put 2 shots in 2 targets on the right while using the strong hand only, then switch the gun into the left hand while switching hands with the baby and the shoot 2 more targets 2 times each (weak hand only).
So what did I do? I was golden until it came time to move to the barrel. I took a step WITHOUT THE BABY and had to step back and grab it. Then when I got behind the barrel I shot the targets in THE WRONG ORDER. :banghead:
The second stage was not as complicated. But, I failed to fully seat the mag so my second shot was this nice little "click". DOH! Tap, Rack, bang bang bang, run to a barricade, bang bang bang RELOAD and why I did it I have no idea but I didn't let the mag drop, instead I grabbed it with my hand and held onto it. Bang Bang Bang. I think I had 11 or so seconds added to my time for procedure violations.
On the positive side, all my shots were dead on except 1 or 2 that were barely outside. NO misses though.
Stage 3. El Presidente. Standing with my hands up, back to the target.
BEEEEEP! Turn, Draw, 2 shots in each of 3 targets (only 6 in mag), reload, 2 shots in each target again.
Finally, I got a good time and no penalties.
Final Stage, back at the table. Seated and both hands on the table. Three targets on the other side. The center target is closest. Mag downloaded to 6 rounds again.
BEEEEEP! Two shots COM on each target, center target had to be shot first. Reload, 1 COM and 1 head shot per target.
I also got a decent time on this one and no penalties.
The scores were not separated by class. The whole thing was pretty loose. With all score sheets lumped together I finished right in the middle.
There were three first timers there including myself. Fun, Fun, Fun. I had a GREAT time and met a lot of nice folks. I think I learned quite a bit tonight and never once felt out of place in the group. Everyone was very helpful and quick to answer all my questions.
I am hooked and will definitely attend as many matches and my schedule will allow.
I signed up in the CDP class with a 5" Springfield 1911 in 45acp. I used Blazer 230gr aluminum ammo, a Wilderness Tactical 5 stitch belt, an Uncle Mikes kydex paddle holster and 2 comp-tac mag holders.
The match consisted of four stages and there was about 30 people participating.
The first stage was just plain crazy. I don't think I could have ever predicted anything like it, especially for my very first stage ever.
It started with the shooter seated at a table with a cabbage patch doll on it, holding the dolls feet with each hand and there are three targets on the other side.
BEEEEEP! Draw from concealment while seated, put 2 shots in each target (only 6 rounds in gun), reload, jump up, grab the baby and run over behind a barrel and while holding the baby and kneeling down behind the barrel put 2 shots in 2 targets on the right while using the strong hand only, then switch the gun into the left hand while switching hands with the baby and the shoot 2 more targets 2 times each (weak hand only).
So what did I do? I was golden until it came time to move to the barrel. I took a step WITHOUT THE BABY and had to step back and grab it. Then when I got behind the barrel I shot the targets in THE WRONG ORDER. :banghead:
The second stage was not as complicated. But, I failed to fully seat the mag so my second shot was this nice little "click". DOH! Tap, Rack, bang bang bang, run to a barricade, bang bang bang RELOAD and why I did it I have no idea but I didn't let the mag drop, instead I grabbed it with my hand and held onto it. Bang Bang Bang. I think I had 11 or so seconds added to my time for procedure violations.
On the positive side, all my shots were dead on except 1 or 2 that were barely outside. NO misses though.
Stage 3. El Presidente. Standing with my hands up, back to the target.
BEEEEEP! Turn, Draw, 2 shots in each of 3 targets (only 6 in mag), reload, 2 shots in each target again.
Finally, I got a good time and no penalties.
Final Stage, back at the table. Seated and both hands on the table. Three targets on the other side. The center target is closest. Mag downloaded to 6 rounds again.
BEEEEEP! Two shots COM on each target, center target had to be shot first. Reload, 1 COM and 1 head shot per target.
I also got a decent time on this one and no penalties.
The scores were not separated by class. The whole thing was pretty loose. With all score sheets lumped together I finished right in the middle.
There were three first timers there including myself. Fun, Fun, Fun. I had a GREAT time and met a lot of nice folks. I think I learned quite a bit tonight and never once felt out of place in the group. Everyone was very helpful and quick to answer all my questions.
I am hooked and will definitely attend as many matches and my schedule will allow.
