Thanks to guys at Nick's last Saturday

[CBORNE01]

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at Nick's Range for letting me try out some different guns before I buy. Seems like a nice bunch to shoot with, and I plan to shoot there once my Baby gets here. I ordered an STI Edge from Brazos that should be here by the end of the month. Thanks Todd for letting me know about the matches and introducing me to some of those guys.

 

[Barney88PDC]

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at Nick's Range for letting me try out some different guns before I buy. Seems like a nice bunch to shoot with, and I plan to shoot there once my Baby gets here. I ordered an STI Edge from Brazos that should be here by the end of the month. Thanks Todd for letting me know about the matches and introducing me to some of those guys.

Welcome to the sickness.

 

[scooterj]

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at Nick's Range for letting me try out some different guns before I buy. Seems like a nice bunch to shoot with, and I plan to shoot there once my Baby gets here. I ordered an STI Edge from Brazos that should be here by the end of the month. Thanks Todd for letting me know about the matches and introducing me to some of those guys.

Bob does excellent work, I've got two and my Spartan has his trigger group in it.
Todd has been doing a good job of introducing new folks to the shooting sports.

What pistols or rifles are next on your short list? Give us a heads-up next time you plan on going to Nick's. If I have what you are looking for, I'd be more than happy to let you try them out. I like feeding the fire!

 

[CBORNE01]

Well Scott, I had a 280 Ackley Improved built by Don Geraci that my buddy Chuck Cazenave (who shoots long guns/ rimfire at Nicks) work up a load for. It is shooting groups less than .5 Usually .3-.4 at 100yrds. I also got a Savage 17 hmr, that Nick is now letting compete in the rimfire matches on Saturday mornings that I will shoot when I can. And I'm getting things set up for when the Edge comes in -- I have no significant experience with pistol matches, but I figure the only way to learn is to "jump in." then practice, practice, practice...
Once I get these projects where I want them , I think its on to my own reloading equip.------ You know how it is
Hope to see you guys once the toys are in, then its time for me to go to school.

 

[LACamper]

The combat matches at Nick's are a lot of fun. I really need to get back out there.

 

[scooterj]

After you attend 1 or 2 pistol matches, whether @ Nick's or one of the IPSC shoots, you'll pick up pretty quick who and who not to take advice from. There are quite a few of us who have been playing the game for a long time and if you need help, ask. BTW, attitude will take you a long way, as others have found out the hard way. It IS a game. Come on out and have fun.

 

[spanky]

After you attend 1 or 2 pistol matches, whether @ Nick's or one of the IPSC shoots, you'll pick up pretty quick who and who not to take advice from. There are quite a few of us who have been playing the game for a long time and if you need help, ask. BTW, attitude will take you a long way, as others have found out the hard way. It IS a game. Come on out and have fun.

What he said.

 

[CBORNE01]

I agree, and my goal for now is to get good experience in the proper handling and operation of the gun. If my abilities improve over time, so much the better, and if they don't, its still great experience that may come in handy one day. I have a feeling its like most things, you get out what your willing to put into it, but for me right now -- its all about fun.

 

[scooterj]

That is the attitude I'm looking for You'll fit in just fine.
BTW, a Brazos blaster is a racer, we will have to find out what it's got!

 

[CBORNE01]

I'm ready, the waiting is the worst part.

 

[smith625]

No scooter a true racer is black and plastic, hence lighter is faster.lol. ED

 

[scooterj]

I knew one of you plastic fantastic guys would chime in

 

[smith625]

Lol im driving my 625 til after mississippi! That plastic is safing.

 

[toddrod]

Just wait until you ask the question, "What is a good USPSA load for my Brazos". Your head is going to spin with all the recommendations.

Oh, my front sights are 0.100 in width. I remember you said you liked how small they were. Mine are Dawson Precision, but Brazos makes them as well in that size.

Also, just remember that everyone will have their guns setup in a different way, and the information you get will not always be correct. Getting it set to your liking will be the hardest part.

If you plan on reloading for your gun, you better start scrounging some small pistols primers right now because they are hard to come by.

 

[scooterj]

Shame on you Todd. Shouldn't have opened that "load development" can.
Here comes the "mine's better than yours" crap