Matches in July - the 19th and 25th

[Dan1612]

I'm excited to watch you hit that 75 yard plate tomorrow with your pretty shotgun lol.

Done, son! Lol. Nite y'all.

 

[Snow Bird]

Rained half the night in Foley!! Is it still a go?

 

[Choppa6]

Headin out now Punks!!!!!

 

[Snow Bird]

Guess it's a go. Got the wheels rollen

 

[Dan1612]

headin out now punks!!!!!

yuuup!

 

[Dan1612]

Great match everyone!
What a clusterduck the sidematch was. Yikes!

 

[wags68]

What happened with the side match?

 

[Pompnewbie]

Yes it was but me and my son had a blast.. Thanks for the gear loan chop!

 

[Dan1612]

What happened with the side match?

Shotguns (especially pumps) are an absolutely horrible choice for a defensive weapon. Even when they work, they're slow and awkward to use. For the same size and weight, give me a carbine any day of the week. It was a real wake up call watching nearly everyone struggle with either equipment or manipulation. That long target was kinda fun though.
And yes, my shotgun doesn't like low brass. There, I said it. Lol.

 

[wags68]

Any one have video of the side match?

 

[Dan1612]

Not one you'd want to see.

 

[wags68]

Lol, sounds like I missed one hell of a learning experience.

 

[Dan1612]

Shotguns are for the birds.
Thanks E.

 

[ChrisC]

A 12 gauge slug is no joke. Especially launching from a pump shotgun. It will make grown men curl up. Or flinch badly. Its a good door breacher though

 

[Calculated steps]

I have to up grade my gear. Had a good time even with all my malfunctions.

 

[Hipower]

The Israelis used to use a bolt action shotgun with slugs only out to 100 yards for perimeter defense - it was from a company probably now defunct called TarHunt which guaranteed minute of angle with certain slugs to 100 yards. Even if you're wearing armor, YOU'RE GOING DOWN if hit. I wish the cops in Los Angeles had used slugs on those two bank robbers with the modified AK-47's. Then they wouldn't have needed to borrow the AR's. You get hit with one ounce slugs, I don't care if you're armored, down you go, ripe for a coup de grace.

 

[Snow Bird]

XDs only recoils upward about 2 feet when shot with the off hand. You do get to do alot of mag changes shooting one tho. Did have fun shooting it in a full match. Dito on how the pump guns worked out today . Every one who has one beside the bed at home should have been there today shooting one. Stick with the hand guns. They work alot better.

I really thought they would have worked out better because they sure work good for hunting and have proven themselfes in the field. Maby it is that DAMN BEAPER

 

[Dan1612]

FWIW, and if I hadn't made it clear, I am DONE with shitguns. Jmo. Lol

If I really decide I need a thumper, it'll be a 458, Beowulf or even my 308. NOT 12ga.

 

[Jeb21]

Switching from birdshot to slugs and back again and then again, caused most of the malfunctions. I agree that in my case the pump 12 will not be a home defense weapon until I get much better with it. I also agree that a carbine is a better choice for me.

Snowbird you got some excellent hits off hand with that little hand cannon of a pistol.

 

[Jeb21]

Dan, you will be back to the shotgun fold- you know it.