The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Why aren't NRA Action Pistol matchs more popular?

g.willikers · February 21, 2014, 04:36 PM

Probably the only way to find out if Action Pistol still has an audience, is for a club to try it and see.
It might bring the older folks back, who are no longer interested, or able to do the other kinds of matches.
They are also good types of matches for the less experienced.
While the mover is definitely neat to have, it's not at all a necessity.
When our club used one, we probably spent more time working on it than shooting at it.
The falling plates are more fun and much easier to have.
And they rarely cause trouble, not nearly as much as a mover.
Most of the courses of fire only require some barricades and target stands.
All easily home made for a pittance.
AP matches are easy on the range officers, too.
AP matches are great skill builders and provide lots of good shooting, without a lot of effort.

February 21, 2014, 04:36 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Probably the only way to find out if Action Pistol still has an audience, is for a club to try it and see. It might bring the older folks back, who are no longer interested, or able to do the other kinds of matches. They are also good types of matches for the less experienced. While the mover is definitely neat to have, it's not at all a necessity. When our club used one, we probably spent more time working on it than shooting at it. The falling plates are more fun and much easier to have. And they rarely cause trouble, not nearly as much as a mover. Most of the courses of fire only require some barricades and target stands. All easily home made for a pittance. AP matches are easy on the range officers, too. AP matches are great skill builders and provide lots of good shooting, without a lot of effort. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.” Last edited by g.willikers; February 21, 2014 at 04:43 PM.