Advice Needed

E. BeauBeaux · November 15, 2001, 09:24 AM

I will be shooting in a 3 gun match on the 24th. This will be my first so anyone that has gone through this and can offer some pointers it would be appreciated. I'll be using a SA 1911A1, Remington 870 Police mag [8 shot] and AR15 M4 with OKO sight. Thank's for the help. The IDPA Match is before the 3 gun match, so I'll be tired but smiling.

Jeeper · November 15, 2001, 09:40 AM

Just like any other type match...Watch the Gamers.. They are the guys who know how to do every trick through the stages. Watch where they shoot from and which target they engage in what order. 3 gun is not really any different than uspsa or IDPA. Make sure to have your ammo for the rifle and shotgun stages easily accessible. You dont want to fumble through your pockets trying to find more shells. Good luck.

Cheapo · November 20, 2001, 04:41 PM

You can never, Never, NEVER miss fast enough!

Shoot for hits first, worry about time second.

FRONT SIGHT!!

And think about your ammo situation between stages.

TaxPhd · November 20, 2001, 05:20 PM

That OKO sight is a dot, right? If so, you will be in open class for the whole match, and because of your pistol and shotgun, you will be at a serious disadvantage. Does your AR also have iron sights (detachable carry handle, maybe)? If so, that might be a better way to go.

If you are out just to have fun and learn, then don't worry about it. Have a great time!

November 15, 2001, 09:24 AM	#1
E. BeauBeaux Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2000 Location: MS, CSA Posts: 377	Advice Needed I will be shooting in a 3 gun match on the 24th. This will be my first so anyone that has gone through this and can offer some pointers it would be appreciated. I'll be using a SA 1911A1, Remington 870 Police mag [8 shot] and AR15 M4 with OKO sight. Thank's for the help. The IDPA Match is before the 3 gun match, so I'll be tired but smiling. __________________ "While you are resting, someone somewhere is training and when you meet him, you will lose." --Unknown

November 20, 2001, 04:41 PM	#3
Cheapo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 1998 Posts: 986	You can never, Never, NEVER miss fast enough! Shoot for hits first, worry about time second. FRONT SIGHT!! And think about your ammo situation between stages. __________________ Let us never forget that the only legitimate source of government power is the citizens. If WE cannot exercise a certain power, we cannot grant it to the state.

November 20, 2001, 05:20 PM	#4
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	That OKO sight is a dot, right? If so, you will be in open class for the whole match, and because of your pistol and shotgun, you will be at a serious disadvantage. Does your AR also have iron sights (detachable carry handle, maybe)? If so, that might be a better way to go. If you are out just to have fun and learn, then don't worry about it. Have a great time! __________________ TaxPhd "Those who live by the sword are probably pretty f***ing good at it." "Instructions for a successful gunfight: Front Sight, Press Trigger, repeat as necessary." - B. Braxton

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November 15, 2001, 09:40 AM	#2
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	Just like any other type match...Watch the Gamers.. They are the guys who know how to do every trick through the stages. Watch where they shoot from and which target they engage in what order. 3 gun is not really any different than uspsa or IDPA. Make sure to have your ammo for the rifle and shotgun stages easily accessible. You dont want to fumble through your pockets trying to find more shells. Good luck.