Brian kitted out a G35 for new shooter Lou Miles this week:
Details of the modifications at the link above. He took the trigger to a crisp 3.5 lbs, he can get it down to 2 or so with some polishing, a lighter striker and striker springs.
May 10 2010
Review: STI GP6-C pistol
Ready to race out of the box
Brian has written a review STI’s GP6-C pistol. It is their offering for USPSA Production and IDPA Stock Service Pistol classes:
The GP6-C is race-ready out of the box. There’s no need to spend a lot of money on a heavily customized SIG, Glock or XD, nor go to the trouble of installing aftermarket parts. Even with hundreds of dollars in aftermarket triggers and components, you will only come close to the single-action trigger on the GP6-C, probably its most outstanding feature. It is a new gun, so accessories are scarce, but I’ve found three suitable holsters and magazine holders. I’m very impressed with the GP6-C, and you’ll see me shooting it in IDPA competitions in the coming months.
I shot it as well and liked it. Especially the SA trigger, with an extremely crisp 3lb trigger and next to no reset. I’ve got my G34 pretty well slicked up, at a cost of about $1100 dollars if I add it all up (and I DON’T usually!). Some of that isn’t in the gun still, you have to try stuff and see if you like it.
The GP6-C offers race ready, no-hassle performance, for $600-$700 bucks.
It is also light and a pretty decent home defense / carry gun.
But hey… read the review, he covers it in detail.
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May 10 2010
Review: Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen IWB Holster
While in Phoenix recently I dropped by the Dillon Precision factory store. While there I purchased a Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen leather inside the waistband clip on holster.
After a week or so wearing it in, I can say this is a very comfortable and easy to get on and off holster.
How comfortable? I find myself at home, after taking a nap, working on the computer, and I have to feel my waist to see if I’m packing my full sized Glock 22. It is very comfortable,and I can feel it getting more so as it wears in and fits to my body.
I had been using my 1911 Commander sized CrossBreed holster. It, too, is comfortable, but it is quite difficult to get on and off, and while the G22 “fits” it isn’t as protective of the trigger as I liked. So I decided to give the Mitch Rosen leather a try.
It is easy to get on and off and the clip works from dress belts up to my 1.75” Wilderness belt.
I recommend this holster heartily, especially if you choose to carry a full sized pistol.
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May 10 2010
Help clear range equipment – wed 10AM
Whistle while you work!
Jon C., Ken N., and Brian N. will be at the range this Wed at 10AM to move the last of the range equipment off Bay 1 so they can start working there.
If you can join us, that will make it go quicker. Thanks!
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May 07 2010
Match day breakfast
Sorry… no news on the range, but maybe a funny will cheer you up (-:=
In the meantime… Drex is having a match up in Cedar tomorrow. E-mail me if you don’t know how to get there. I’m not attending, but I can send directions.
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May 05 2010
Tactical Handgun II Class
We hope this finds you well – WTS will be offering the Tactical Handgun Phase II class for the first time in St. George on May 29, 2010. For those Tactical Handgun I graduates who are interested in taking this course, we will need to have all reservations in no later than May 16. If you would like to make a reservation for the class, please notify us either by email or by phone and we will get your confirmation package to you right away.
Cost of the Utah Tac 2 Handgun is $185, with minimum 500-600 rounds
TAMI POPKE, Manager
WTS Protection Services
(209) 532-6677
Website: www.weaponstrainingschool.com
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Apr 27 2010
Cedar City .22 Steel Results
Here are the results for the Iron County Action Shooters .22 steel match last Saturday. They should have their own site up at ironcountyactionshooters.com by end of week, and I’ll post it there as well.
It was pretty fun. They combined some Steel Challenge stages (Smoke & Hope and Double Tap) with home grown ones to good effect. The quality of the targets they’ve built is terrific – well done Chuck and Jim.
Rifle
Name Stg #1 Stg #2 Stg #3 Stg #4 Total Time
|
Rock Tucker |
6.38 |
7.07 |
8.4 |
8.8 |
30.65 |
|
Ken Nelson |
8.87 |
5.98 |
7.53 |
8.67 |
31.05 |
|
Weston Tullis ** |
7.16 |
9.19 |
6.06 |
10.11 |
32.52 |
|
Brian Nelson |
13.57 |
6.43 |
6.96 |
8.47 |
35.43 |
|
Dylan Tripp |
7.3 |
8.2 |
7.26 |
14.85 |
37.61 |
|
Chris Hoffman |
8.37 |
10.45 |
8.73 |
11.29 |
38.84 |
|
Chuck Nichols |
10.05 |
12.91 |
8.15 |
7.81 |
38.92 |
|
Grant Biederman |
10.37 |
8.59 |
10.03 |
10.38 |
39.37 |
|
Mike Jones |
13.17 |
12.47 |
12.85 |
10.81 |
49.3 |
|
Brad Biederman |
21.09 |
12.08 |
11.86 |
12.84 |
57.87 |
|
Steve Brown (dnf) |
0 |
** iron sights, all others with optics
Pistol
Name Stg #1 Stg #2 Stg #3 Stg#4 Stg #5 Total Time
|
Brian Nelson ** |
11.24 |
4.41 |
6.86 |
5.44 |
3.77 |
31.72 |
|
Ken Nelson ** |
14.16 |
5.56 |
6.57 |
5.71 |
3.36 |
35.36 |
|
Dylan Tripp |
12.89 |
6.11 |
6.11 |
6.79 |
3.86 |
35.76 |
|
Weston Tullis ** |
13.57 |
5.33 |
7.61 |
5.42 |
5.18 |
37.11 |
|
Steve Brown |
17.08 |
7.27 |
6.07 |
7.33 |
5.45 |
43.20 |
|
Chris Hoffman ** |
13.45 |
8.83 |
11.45 |
7.90 |
5.52 |
47.15 |
|
Rock Tucker |
15.35 |
14.83 |
8.57 |
6.64 |
3.56 |
48.95 |
|
Steve Thomas ** |
19.86 |
9.61 |
7.69 |
6.88 |
5.62 |
49.66 |
|
Chuck Nichols |
18.03 |
10.37 |
8.34 |
8.74 |
4.93 |
50.41 |
|
Bob McGee ** |
26.56 |
9.17 |
8.66 |
8.49 |
7.52 |
60.40 |
|
Brad Biederman |
18.27 |
10.27 |
21.89 |
10.31 |
5.36 |
66.10 |
|
Grant Biederman |
32.21 |
12.00 |
15.20 |
9.67 |
5.59 |
74.67 |
|
Jessica Biederman |
25.38 |
22.70 |
28.36 |
12.03 |
7.04 |
95.51 |
|
Mike Jones ** |
52.10 |
16.05 |
24.04 |
10.78 |
5.90 |
108.87 |
** iron sights, all others with optics
We had a total of 20 people show up to shoot, 2 had to leave before they shot (work obligations) and 3 had to leave before they completed their course of fire because of family commitments. Our apologies to those that did not shoot and those who had to leave early, hopefully by shooting in squads we will get more shooters through faster.
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Apr 26 2010
Update: Rocky Mountain 300
Update: Friday is filling up. So Brian and I will be driving Friday, shooting Saturday, returning home Sunday. The campground at the range has water, bathroom and showers, so we will be camping.
The match is near Ault, CO (by Ft. Collins). About 750 miles from St. George.
We have room for 4 more shooters in a nicely outfitted E350 van (with mobile internet, a fridge, and power).
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Apr 26 2010
Rock Mountain 300
5 stages with 60+ rounds!
Brian and I had planned to motor to Texas mid May for the Texas Open. But it has been canceled (due to lack of entries). That is pretty surprising.
So we are going to the Rocky Mountain 300 instead. It is May 14-16. You can shoot Friday, or Saturday. Side matches on Sunday are optional. It is near Ft. Collins, CO.
Info here: http://www.ecouspsa.com/eco-new/major.htm
Stages: http://www.ecouspsa.com/RM300%20stages%202010.pdf
Their “angle”… huge round counts. Each stage is 60+ rounds. So you might want to shoot Limited or Open, versus Single Stack, Production, or Revolver.
We are going, so gas is on us. You would have to cover your own hotel or lodging. I barely like sharing with him, much less anybody else (-:
There is camping at the range. So we will probably just snug up in our van, or setup a tent.
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Apr 21 2010
Reminder: Steel shoot in Cedar City
Just a reminder of Iron County Action Shooters, .22 cal steel shoot on 24 April 2010. We will start with a shooters meeting at 10:00 am.
The range is located 13 1/2 miles north of Cedar City off hwy 130 (Minersville Hwy). Go North on Hwy 130 and 1/2 mile past mile marker 13, turn left follow the dirt road to the gravel pit (about 800 ft.).
We will have 5 stages and we will shoot 3 strings on each stage with the highest time being thrown out and the two lowest scores will be added together for your score for each stage, your time will be your score. A missed target will incur a 3 second penalty.
Three stages will have plate racks, one stage will be called "Smoke and Hope" and one stage will be a double tap (2- 24"x 18" rectangle plates and 1- 12" round stop plate).
Bring at least 100 rounds of .22 LR ammo, your .22 pistol or rifle, eye and ear protection.
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