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shortcut · July 3, 1999, 01:29 AM

Folks,

There are a couple of items in "action shooting" sports which apparently need memory refreshment or a lesson in history. Pull up a seat.

First thing is that one one of the ideals of IPSC was to ENCOURAGE weapons development. "Encourage" is the key word here, since the founder - guru Jeff Cooper discovered during the late 50's that 1911's beat the hell out of SAAs at that time during the "Big Bear Leatherslaps" he hosted way back when.

So, weapons innovation became a 'Good Thing' in the context of "practical shooting", but now it's to the point where you need a $3000 scoped gun to even enter an IPSC match with a prayer of slavering over the prize table.

IPSC has succeeded in it's goal of weapons development. It's just that there is a short set of shooters out there willing to pay out the BIG BUCKS to be able to compete within in it's confines, and the ranks are shrinking.

Enter IDPA. Where the guy with a box-stock Glock can show up and practice his concealed carry skills - with plenty of friendly advice from fellow shooters who are not tempted to be rude by "money on the line".

What more could you honestly ask for?

July 3, 1999, 01:29 AM	#6
shortcut Member Join Date: March 12, 1999 Posts: 71	Folks, There are a couple of items in "action shooting" sports which apparently need memory refreshment or a lesson in history. Pull up a seat. First thing is that one one of the ideals of IPSC was to ENCOURAGE weapons development. "Encourage" is the key word here, since the founder - guru Jeff Cooper discovered during the late 50's that 1911's beat the hell out of SAAs at that time during the "Big Bear Leatherslaps" he hosted way back when. So, weapons innovation became a 'Good Thing' in the context of "practical shooting", but now it's to the point where you need a $3000 scoped gun to even enter an IPSC match with a prayer of slavering over the prize table. IPSC has succeeded in it's goal of weapons development. It's just that there is a short set of shooters out there willing to pay out the BIG BUCKS to be able to compete within in it's confines, and the ranks are shrinking. Enter IDPA. Where the guy with a box-stock Glock can show up and practice his concealed carry skills - with plenty of friendly advice from fellow shooters who are not tempted to be rude by "money on the line". What more could you honestly ask for?