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All of this seems like good news. Maybe the next round we'll get loaded starts and movement.

SASS® Wild Bunch Action Shooting™ Effective January 1, 2026 SASS Led (Business Policy) Changes 1. Maximum pistol weight for the 1911 will be changed to 43 ounces. 2. SxS/Double shotguns must be staged open and empty. The provision to load under TO supervision will be removed, eliminating any contradiction to SASS’ firearm handling and safety covenants. 3. Teddy Roosevelt and Doughboy will no longer be official WBAS Main match categories. They will be moved back to WBAS Side match status. 4. Lady & Junior WBAS categories will be protected. These categories will not be subject to minimum mandates and will be honored regardless of the number of entrants. 5. The age determination for the WBAS Senior category will be changed to 60+. 6. SASS will add Elder Statesman Wild Bunch and Grand Dame Wild Bunch as official categories- with the age determination of 70+. 7. SASS will add Classic Wild Bunch Categories. a. Classic Wild Bunch Modern b. Classic Wild Bunch Traditional *These “Classic” categories will carry the reinstated parameters for Power Factor and Firearm requirements; 12-gauge SG (Model 12 or 97), 1911 and Rifle in 40 cal. or larger, 150 PF minimum. Classic WBAS and will also be broken out into Senior and Elder Statesman/Grande Dame (with minimum entry mandates in place). 2026 Clarifications/SHB Edits 1. 1887/1901 loading procedure: At the loading table, load as many rounds as the 87/01 will hold – up to 6 in the magazine and carrier. Close the action on empty chamber, hammer must fall unimpeded. 2. Tie down holsters are legal. Appropriate verbiage will be added communicating it. 3. Dotted sights – Appropriate verbiage stating darkening dotted sights as a 1911 pistol modification in the Traditional category, is legal. 4. Shotgun gauge clarifications: Aside from the new Classic category parameters of 12-gauge, new verbiages will be added to simplify and clarify the acceptable gauge range for shotguns in WBAS. 5. The average pistol rounds of a WBAS Stage is 28 rounds.

I saw that the stage convention affecting shotgun makeups did not pass. Any changes coming?

Howdy all, The Triple Classic applications and schedule information is now available on our website! 3 championship shoots in 9 days! August 21-30, 2026 at Paradise Pass !!! Pick 1, 2, or all 3 events ! SASS International Black Powder Championship SASS Territorial Wild Bunch Championship ( 10 amazing stages! WB warm up match, WB side matches, WB opening ceremony, WB banquet, 3 full days of WB fun! SASS CAS Midwest regional Championship Come shoot 10, 20, or 30 stages!!! Plus side matches, warm ups, and mini matches! Shoot all 3 events and you are in the running for Championship awards for the Triple Classic. All scores from your 3 events will be combined to calculate the winners of the first ever Triple Classic! All events are on site, Banquets, opening ceremonies, poker night, wine tasting event, cornhole tournament, HUGE FIREWORKS SHOW, B.P. world famous night shoot, camping on site for up to 150 campers!!! Check it all out at SASS Wild Bunch Championship

If Choctaw passes, I will take it.

If you’re still wanting one. I think I have n extra. And since I’m not staking another one, it will be for sale. Dovetailed is the only way to go.

As they say, "it is what it is, not always what one hopes for"

Thanks for the heads up @Garrison Joe...but also dang. It's never as easy as one would hope I guess.

For the staker, check Midway USA and Wilson Combat for possible tools in stock. Midway has the Strobel tool in stock, which is pretty good. good luck, GJ

The most successful taller front sight installations on 1911s are made by milling the slide for a dovetail slot, and installing a front sight with dovetail base. Staking in a tall front sight is a VERY hard job to get solid enough that the sight will stay put. Been there, learned that the hard way. good luck, though, finding a staking tool. GJ

Looking to try some Wild Bunch this year, but need to change my staked front sight. Brownells is out of stock for the tool. Does anyone have one they want to sell? Thanks, Choctaw Kid

May 2026 be a great year for us all! Cheers, FJT

Happy New Year

Happy new year to everyone, The Midwest Regional at Paradise Pass in Etna Green, Indiana will be combined as part of the Triple Classic. The Triple Classic will consist of 9 days of shooting for you to pick from. This is 3 different Championship events in 9 days!!! First event is the International Black Powder SASS Championship August 21 is side match day August 22-23 are the main match days (10 stages) August 24th (Monday) is a range reset day and ROBS classes and other events T.B.A. August 25-26th is the Territorial Wild Bunch SASS Championship (10 stages) August 27th is CAS side / mini match day August 28-30th The SASS Midwest Regional CAS Championship (10 stages) You can sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 events. If you shoot all three events you will have all three of your scores added up for the Triple Classic Rankings. All Triple Classic shooters will receive a few special gifts (TBA) Or just come shoot your favorite event. For the International Black Powder Championship we WILL have smokeless posses so you can come, have fun, shoot a pre match for CAS. But you will not be scored in the Black Powder Championship and won't be eligible for the Triple Classic Ranking. Applications will be available in the next 2 weeks on our website (we will post when it's available.) We will be setting a cap on the number of shooters (TBA) so when we post applications up, get signed up fast! Some of you missed E.O.T. 2021 here, but don't miss this !!!!! Special notes with details to come Camping on site (limited to 121 campers) (some electric spots will be available TBA) Full water and septic services will be coming on site for those that need dumped and water fill All banquets, yes with an S, will be on site Awesome evening events most nights CC's ALMOST Famous Fireworks show will be the biggest yet !!! Tons of vendors will be here 10-30 main match stages in 9 days + mini matches + Side matches Tons of side matches, mini matches and things to do Paradise Pass will also be celebrating our 20th year as a proud SASS Sanctioned Gun Club Mark your calendars

Happy new year to everyone, The Midwest Regional at Paradise Pass in Etna Green, Indiana will be combined as part of the Triple Classic. The Triple Classic will consist of 9 days of shooting for you to pick from. This is 3 different Championship events in 9 days!!! First event is the International Black Powder SASS Championship August 21 is side match day August 22-23 are the main match days (10 stages) August 24th (Monday) is a range reset day and ROBS classes and other events T.B.A. August 25-26th is the Territorial Wild Bunch SASS Championship (10 stages) August 27th is CAS side / mini match day August 28-30th The SASS Midwest Regional CAS Championship (10 stages) You can sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 events. If you shoot all three events you will have all three of your scores added up for the Triple Classic Rankings. All Triple Classic shooters will receive a few special gifts (TBA) Or just come shoot your favorite event. For the International Black Powder Championship we WILL have smokeless posses so you can come, have fun, shoot a pre match for CAS. But you will not be scored in the Black Powder Championship and won't be eligible for the Triple Classic Ranking. Applications will be available in the next 2 weeks on our website (we will post when it's available.) We will be setting a cap on the number of shooters (TBA) so when we post applications up, get signed up fast! Some of you missed E.O.T. 2021 here, but don't miss this !!!!! Special notes with details to come Camping on site (limited to 121 campers) (some electric spots will be available TBA) Full water and septic services will be coming on site for those that need dumped and water fill All banquets, yes with an S, will be on site Awesome evening events most nights CC's ALMOST Famous Fireworks show will be the biggest yet !!! Tons of vendors will be here 10-30 main match stages in 9 days + mini matches + Side matches Tons of side matches, mini matches and things to do Paradise Pass will also be celebrating our 20th year as a proud SASS Sanctioned Gun Club Mark your calendars

Let’s hope 2026 brings us more opportunities to shoot Wild Bunch!

Happy New Year everyone. Marshal Stone

Boggus quoted the current rule. We'll see what the new book says when it is published by SASS. Marshal Stone

Happy New Year from the Moonshines !!!

Happy New Year to all!

Hope everyone has a Happy New Year and may this new year be a better year for everyone

Happy New Year Deacon.

Happy New Year to you!

It really used to be a LOT clearer. But the writers of the new rule books don’t quite understand.

There rule book is pretty clear….