The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Attended my first Steel Challenge match,,,

azredhawk44 · August 30, 2010, 11:58 AM

I love steel matches!

I try to go at least a couple times a month to the one in my area.

I race the clock and my own times, more than the other shooters. I've got some PHENOMENAL shooters that show up at mine. The same course that I run in 90-100 seconds, will get run by these guys in 40-45 seconds.

You'll spend money, Aaron. Don't worry. You'll spend money.

More mags, a holster (not necessarily a "race" one, but just a sturdy carry holster), mag carriers, a belt, sights for your pistol. And ammo. Lots of ammo.

Things like this teach you exactly how small a case of ammo is.

Pretty soon, you won't feel cozy unless you have at least a couple thousand rounds standing by for the next 8-12 weeks of shooting.

August 30, 2010, 11:58 AM	#2
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	I love steel matches! I try to go at least a couple times a month to the one in my area. I race the clock and my own times, more than the other shooters. I've got some PHENOMENAL shooters that show up at mine. The same course that I run in 90-100 seconds, will get run by these guys in 40-45 seconds. You'll spend money, Aaron. Don't worry. You'll spend money. More mags, a holster (not necessarily a "race" one, but just a sturdy carry holster), mag carriers, a belt, sights for your pistol. And ammo. Lots of ammo. Things like this teach you exactly how small a case of ammo is. Pretty soon, you won't feel cozy unless you have at least a couple thousand rounds standing by for the next 8-12 weeks of shooting.