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General Discussion / Re: Importance of Dry Fire - What Do You Do?
« on: July 24, 2018, 04:59:45 PM »
For me dry fire practice must be goal oriented. That is to say, by practicing at home what is it that I want to accomplish? I wanted to get gooder at USPSA so I started with the 3 obvious things: draws, reloads, trigger control. I did that almost everyday for 15-20 mins until I saw improvements in my scores. After being satisfied with that I sought out to improve other skills. Specifically minimizing my non-shooting time. I focused heavily on target set-ups and transitions. This consumed more time at home; my dry fire practice was probably 30 mins or so, and as close to everyday as possible. Doing this gave me an additional boost in scores. The last thing I really worked on at home was all the crap no one likes doing, long range, partial shots, unloaded starts, and strong/weak hand only. I did all of that almost everyday for a long time. The work paid off. Been away from competition for awhile, presently I'm slowly getting back into USPSA and I will dry fire for 30-45 mins 3-4 times a week, practicing all the stuff I mentioned above. Ben Steoger's dry fire book is a great resource if you need direction and structure.
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General Discussion / Re: Wolf 223 Ammo
« on: May 28, 2017, 11:06:23 PM »
I've shot lots of 55 grain Wolf. It shoot good; buy with confidence. Your mileage may vary, but I have zero problem with Wolf.
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General Discussion / Re: HPS 2 Gun Match
« on: May 15, 2017, 11:36:48 PM »
Super great feed back guys! How many of you shoot in matches? Are there more videos of people here shooting in clinics and matches? It seems like there is a lot of experienced shooters here, and I'd like to hear all about your extensive experience in shooting tactically. How do I shoot in these "3 gun matches?" Should I watch Instructor Zero videos for training? It's hard for me to make it out to such things and Sig Sauer courses. So I want to know how to shoot better.
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General Discussion / Re: HPS 2 Gun Match
« on: May 15, 2017, 04:12:31 PM »
Some people will intentionally burn their last chambered round into the backstop. It's faster than racking it out. Especially if you are abandoning the gun after a 10 round array. Just put three shots on the last target so you're abandoning a totally dry gun. Thus, you didn't waste time racking or dicking around with anything.   
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General Discussion / Re: HPS 2 Gun Match
« on: May 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM »
What was the start condition for pistol for stage 2?
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General Discussion / Re: Gunsmith in Honolulu
« on: April 27, 2017, 10:03:45 PM »
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General Discussion / Re: Round Counts
« on: April 23, 2017, 09:37:58 AM »
I retired it and made my secondary 1911 as my primary.
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General Discussion / Re: Round Counts
« on: April 22, 2017, 10:08:19 PM »
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You cracked a 1911 frame? If so, what kind?

I cracked a Springfield Armory frame after circa 80,000 rounds. And I highly, highly doubt a 1911 made one million rounds with just spring replacement. You name it, I've broken it when it comes to 1911's. That is not to say the 1911 is fragile, or unreliable, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, I think the 1911 is one of the most reliable and durable guns out there. But "one million rounds" is hanger talk. Even the wonder polymers don't claim much more than a few hundred thousand rounds. "Consumable" parts such as extractors and ejectors are exactly that: life limited in a 1911. Even barrel lugs in a 1911 need some TLC. Barrel lugs will get burs that need stoning after awhile. My point being: you can't shoot 1,000,000 rounds through a 1911 with just "replacing springs." In fact, you can't shoot 1,000,000 rounds through ANY gun with "just replacing springs." ... or a lonely firing pin.
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General Discussion / Re: Round Counts
« on: April 21, 2017, 01:35:32 AM »
People are asking why you would want to know how many rounds have been put through a used gun. Presumably you'd want to know for the same reason you'd want to know how many miles are on a used car. That is to say a round count would give you some sort of information about worth, and/or remaining life regarding the firearm. This makes little sense to me. Firstly, there is no law saying you need to keep track of how many rounds have been put through your gun unlike miles on your car (odometer laws). Secondly, and unlike cars, the useful life of firearms are rarely, rarely reached. Per Hilton Yam you can expect to retire a 1911 after 70,000 rounds or so. After 80,000 rounds through my first 1911 I would tend to agree with this (if you are shooting full power loads. If you are shooting reloads expect 100,000+ before cracks in the frame *might* develop [http://www.10-8performance.com/pages/Reliability%2C-Round-Counts%2C-and-Longevity-in-1911s.html]). My point being most guns will never, truly, be "used" guns. Even polymer guns can endure thousands upon thousands of rounds before needing severe attention.

As such, "used" guns are sometimes great deals.
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General Discussion / Round Counts
« on: April 19, 2017, 10:04:28 PM »
How many rounds do you shoot a year? Which gun(s) of yours have the most rounds through it (pics encouraged).
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Schofield allows you to rabid fire.
It's entertaining.
A guy and his two female friends in tow set up some bowling pins about 15 yards out.
Then do mag dumps and changes with ARs against the squad of bowling pins.
About 2 mags into it and the pins are still standing. :rofl:

If we can get through just ONE day without the ROs reminding people to not step over the yellow line and not touch anything on the bench during a cease fire I think they may allow rabid fire.
How many of you read the rules?

I think we have come to a point of being such a nanny state, with so many rules is because there were people ahead of us that made mistakes and kept making them.

I think that is really useful and insightful commentary. The ranges I have been to provide much more oversight and instruction for new shooters. In my experience at KHSC the only time new shooters get instruction from RSO's is when they are being yelled at after making a mistake. I think if RSO's or the Koko Head community in general was more proactive in providing/offering instruction before a new shooter starts shooting that will solve a great many issues. Indeed, I have personally offered help to people that *stick out* as new shooters. If you're not a jerk about it, they tend to be gracious for the help. 

Something as simple as having printed rules for people to pick up when they sign the log book might go a long way. At one of the ranges I frequented on the mainland new shooters had to watch a safety video and if it had been a few months you'd have to watch it again (the video is also on YouTube I believe). All this is not unlike what they do at Hanauma Bay before you can go out in the water.
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You can always do rabid fire in the action bays. I hear it at least once a month. Reserve it then shoot as fast as you can. Don't reserve it then don't grumble.
But if you want to on the  general public rifle side there is always
https://www.change.org/

It's more than just rapid fire, and you can't really just reserve those bays. And I do participate in the matches that go on there and I encourage everyone here to do so as well. It is a tremendous amount of fun. HPS's schedule was posted in a topic not that long ago and I can post the other clubs' schedules if desired. Cheers
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I feel like this is just becoming a pissing contest of "experience" and this conversation has lost context. Firstly, Koko Head tops my list of shooting ranges for being most restrictive. Secondly, the matter of "rapid fire." What is rapid fire? Presumably rapid fire is not allowed in the name of safety. The slower you shoot the more in control you are, you might say. Fair enough, but this is arbitrary and cannot be equally applied. What is better said than "rapid fire" is "controlled fire." If you are in control, you are being safe. That has been my experience at other ranges, and have been told as much by RO's.

For example: lets shoot a .357 DAO snub nose at the bullseye range. At 25 yards most people are going to be all over the place regardless of how fast they shoot with a snubby .357. While shooting a snubby is perfectly acceptable per KHSC's rules, is it safe? I've seen many shots impact no where near the back berm in similar, real-life examples at KHSC. Just look at the cinder blocks lining the path way to the targets; they have been peppered with bullets. Another example: an Open Division shooter shooting at 25 yards. An open shooter with just modest ability can run decently fast splits at 25 yards while being totally in control and totally safe. However, the speed at which this person would be shooting would be far in excess of the "rapid fire" rule despite it being much safer than our first example.

It is also naive and backwards to suggest that talking about these matters hurts the shooting community. I am sharing my experiences and observations and they have been largely, if not totally, dismissed. Open discussion and dialog is always a good thing. Especially when a like-minded community has differing experiences or opinions on a topic.

The real thing here that is hurting the shooting community is arbitrary policies curtailing our ability to exercise our rights such as no "rapid fire". From my own observations and experiences, "no rapid fire" is more a product of Liberal state thinking bent on trying to control gun owners, and less a product born of safety. 
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I've been shooting over 40 years at various ranges in 49 states and I can tell you with certainty that the majority of them have a "No Rapid Fire" rule.  So the ones YOU go to doesn't mean a thing, I've been to many that allow it too...I did not say ALL ranges have the rule just most and said exactly why.

The ranges I have been to does mean something. The ones I have been to have given me a tremendous amount of perspective to include range rules, range officers, hours of operation, facilities, amenities etc. Koko Head is unique in my experience in that it is vastly more restrictive than any other range I have been to.
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You may have to visit more ranges. I've been to hundreds of ranges, indoor, outdoor, public and private...with the exception of the 5 round limit, the rules at KHSC is pretty much the standard for safety and liability reasons.

Not sure the ranges YOU have been to, but the ones I have allow the shooters much more freedom without a compromise of safety.
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I've had the privilege to shoot at ranges across the country. By far and away Koko Head is the most restrictive to the point of being ridiculous.
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General Discussion / Re: Pistol Competition (USPSA) Poll
« on: September 28, 2014, 08:36:09 PM »
Thanks for the extra info Mauidog! I hope this will get more people out shooting USPSA!  :thumbsup:

Also, if you are going to do the MPPL 101 Class, there is no need to fill out any paperwork or forms ahead of time! All you need to do is show up for the 101 Class! MPPL will be happy to have you there!

I shoot with the USPSA clubs every weekend, so if you have any questions or need clarification I will be happy to help you!
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General Discussion / Re: Pistol Competition (USPSA) Poll
« on: September 28, 2014, 05:30:57 PM »
Could you give us the lowdown on the process, items needed, cost, round count, etc....?

The process is very easy and the clubs welcome new shooters!

Firstly, check Hawaii Practical Shooters and/or Mid Pacific Pistol League's websites to find a "101 Class," or "101" date. (There is also the Honolulu Rhat Rhat Boyz club, but they do not run 101 Classes.)

Match dates can be found here: http://www.hawaiipracticalshooters.org/schedule

And here: http://www.mppl.net/schedule2014.php

HPS and MPPL are on Face Book too. So you can check that out if you want to.

If you intend to do a 101 Class please show up early, around 8:00-8:15. The class covers the basics of USPSA... nothing too hard or difficult but it is mandatory for first time USPSA shooters. If anyone is interested in doing a 101 Class you can let me know and I can contact HPS or MPPL to let them know you are planning on doing a 101 Class!

The absolute minimum you need is a pistol, holster, mag pouches, 5 mags, and 200 rounds (Typically matches don't run much longer than 150 rounds, but its good to have extra). Its also a good idea to pack a lunch and some snacks, water or Gatorade, SUNSCREEN and a hat. There can also be lots of standing, so bring a folding chair if you so desire. And of course, eye and ear protection is mandatory.

Cost for non-club members is $20.00 a match.

I think that covers everything.... And if you have any USPSA or match related questions feel free to ask! I'd be happy to answer them for you!
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General Discussion / Pistol Competition (USPSA) Poll
« on: September 28, 2014, 11:52:21 AM »
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