The Wild Bunch Wire

The 2018 EOT Wild Bunch World Championship was the BEST Wild Bunch Match I have ever attended. Texas Jack Morales and Last Chance Morales did a FANTASTIC job of coming up with 12 very challenging stages. A couple of the stages were 42 rounds of pistol. Target were "out there" and YES you had to use your front sight. No one shot clean and I didn't here a single complaint about the target placement. This match was a TRUE example of Wild Bunch Action Shooting.

We will be holding an Wild Bunch RO class at the Wisconsin State Wild Bunch Match on Friday July 27th. Click here for more info www.wwwildbunch.com/index.html

I'm looking at getting the 10-8 NM or Harrison Retro rear sight. I'm just not sure which front sight is allowed and compatible with these sights. I am planning to dovetail for the front sight. Does anyone have a part number from either Midway, Brownells, Numeric, etc? Any help will be most greatful.

Hi Gang; So I bought a older all smooth leather inside and out holster. The 1911 go's in with a bit of a push but it is sticky and tight to pull out. There was a coating or something to make old leather more slippery? What have you heard or use?

Pards, I am puzzled, I am wondering, am I the only one interested in the WB Championship results? Borrowing a line from a fairly resent Western (I am sad boys) The awards were last night, so anybody? Regards

I've only shot one BAMM match and haven't even seen any others. I'd like to get something started around here (southwest Ohio) and need some ideas. The one match I did shoot was a side match at this year's Illinois State WB match and was their first effort at BAMM as far as I know. The course of fire was one stage with three targets at 85 yards, the range was partially flooded or it would have been 100 yards. The shooter shot from a bench using a supplied rest and shot three Indiana sweeps (1-2-3-2-1) starting on either end. The shooter started rifle empty although he could have a loaded stirpper clip in the slot in the receiver. Most of the shooters shot clean and fastes…

Duane Thomas has published an article in the July 2018 issue of Dillon’s Blue Press magazine, describing the cause of the 1911 magazine ‘lips spread’ and the jam that it creates, and proposing a functional limit of the width between the parallel feed lips of the wadcutter design. If you’ve had jams because of ‘lips spread’ you will want to read this article. Check it out!

371 pistol 59 rifle 54 shotgun main match round count. I haven't seen it posted yet so here it is.

I see there are 605 cowboy action shooters listed, but how many of those are shooting WB?

I know I'm "speaking to the choir" here, but please help spread the word. At End of Trail this year, on Tuesday, June 19th, Shell Stuffer and I are holding a Wild Bunch "TRY IT" stage. We have some AWESOME SPONSORS!!!!! Chey-Cast bullets donated 2000 .45 ACP 230 gr bullets. Starline Brass donated 2000 .45 brass. And THANKS to Bogus Deal, Buffalo Cartridge donated 2000 loaded .45 ACP rounds. Also, the Kaskaskia Cowboys, Sparta, Illinois, donated 200 low recoil 12 shotgun shells. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND MAKE US WORK OUR TAILS OFF!!!!!

There will be a Wild Bunch RO class at End of Trail. The class will be held from 9:00 to 4:00, in the Happy Jack Saloon on Wednesday, June 20. The first thing you need to do is to download and study the most recent Wild Bunch Shooters Handbook. We may not cover all the exam questions in the presentation. YOU have been warned. Study it, the class will go much smoother. Bring your copy of the handbook, materials for writing notes, snacks, water and etc. The cost of the class will be $10. Sign up by emailing me at gnat@tularosa.net JFN

I attended my first cowboy shoot this weekend with my home posse - the Illowa Irregulars out of Milan, IL. It was a great time! We had one stage with a crazy mining cart. You can check it out at the link below. Shooting starts at 1:20. Shoutout to Mel Function who gave me a lot of help and took the video of my shoot. Clearly I'll need to spend some more time smoothing out my pistol technique. Slowing down here might have helped. I've not shot anything in the air before so those popups will likely remain a challenge for me. .

Wondering what is appropriate in early turn of the twentieth century military kit? Particularly regarding WWI military web gear, holsters and magazine pouches. Is there a hard and fast cut off year or if the kit stays in the Spirit of that type of gear type/look? For instance, 1911 pistol ammo pouches. There are subtle visual differences between manufactured types produced during WW1 up to WW2 pouches. What is appropriate? How much leeway do you have? The rules mention to 1916. How hard is that date, if I find kit items from say 1917-1918 but are similar to earlier types is that a problem. Sorry if this is a stupid question. I'm just starting out and want to avoid an…

Ed Brown Customs are having a sale on their 7 round magazines . The 2 packs are $29.99 These are the best magazines I have ever used ,totally reliable (until you step on them a few times). Anyhoo ,that is a pretty screaming deal in my opinion and I wanted to pass it on.

Just curious as I do not think thisv was in original WB.

Silly question time. Which/what style boots were worn under military canvas and leather leggings for the Wild Bunch period? From pictures they look like some form of lace up "boondockers". Would something like Boot Barns "Ad Tec Men's Packer 9"Work Boots" work? The hell is higher than the military style for the "walking or camp" boots of the era but the shape looks right. Well except for that skirt thing below the first eyelet. http://www.bootbarn.com/dw/image/v2/BCCF_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-product-catalog-shp/default/dwb8e8b2fc/images/440/2000122440_280_P1.JPG?sw=290&sh=290&sm=fit The above packers (less the skirt/kilt thing) looks very very…

There will be a Wild Bunch RO class at the Legends Four Corners Regional. The class will start 1 pm Sunday, April 22, at the shotgun venue at the range. There is a soft drink machine there, if you want a snack, bring your own drink and food. Also bring writing materials. NO FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION. Each attendee should print off their own class materials from SASS web site and read before class, the links are below: http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/SASS%20WBAS%20Handbook%20Vers%2011_4.pdf http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/WB%20RO_Manual%2011_5_1%20%20012718.pdf Instructors will be J. Frank Norfleet and Boggus Deal. Class will consist of a presenta…

Has any Slide Action Shooter tried the 1911 magazines from Sarco? And I'll drag this conversation over from the SASS wire: https://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/273532-1911-magazine-recommendation-wild-bunch/

Attended a recent local gun show and as I was making a purchase the Vendor asked what discipline I shot? I answered SASS and he asked no additional questions. So in the future I will answer ACPSS! If the vendor knows anything at all about handguns he will recognize "ACP", or should. Then I will explain the acronym which stands for "Automatic Colt Pistol Shootist Society", and wait! :D ;D :) So do we have our own alphabet named discipline? :) ;) ;D Regards

Nawlins Kid & Loco Poco Lobo will hold a Wild Bunch Range Officer class in Pelham New Hampshire at the Great Nor-easter Regional match on Wednesday July 25. The class will start at 12:00 PM Before the class, please read the SASS WB Handbook and RO Manual (direct links are below): http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/SASS%20WBAS%20Handbook%20Vers%2011_4.pdf http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/WB%20RO_Manual%2011_5_1%20%20012718.pdf Cost is $30 for first time people to qualify for WB RO. Qualification renewals are $0, but new RO pins are $5. What should you bring to class? • Note taking materials (paper and pens/pencils) • NO firearms or am…

I just purchased this from E- Bay and it works great for loading the 1911 mags.. LPL likes it a lot especially now that we are loading 7 in the mag!!! RangeTray “Thumbless” Magazine Speed Loader for the 1911 .45 Single Stack Mags It’s the fifth one down on the page at $ 12.45 Go to their website and watch the video on how to use it and they also have loaders for different pistols I'm not affiliated or get any compensation from Range Tray. Nawlins

We had a GREAT State Wild Bunch Match this weekend! Cool, but NO SNOW! Back 40 did a great job organizing the match and a tremendous banquet Saturday evening. Sgt. Eli crafted ten fine Wild Bunch stages which were challenging but Fair. Even had a BAM Match. Congratulations to the State Champs, Lady Viper and ShellStuffer.

Has anyone seen the overall for Winter Range?

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Loco Poco Lobo & Nawlins Kid will hold a Wild Bunch Range Officer class in Thurmont, MD at the Thurmont Sportsman Club on Saturday, March 17th starting at 8:30 AM. Thurmont Sportsman Club's address is 11617 Hunt Club Road Thurmont, MD 21788. Before the class, please read the SASS WB Handbook and RO Manual (direct links are below): http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/SASS%20WBAS%20Handbook%20Vers%2011_4.pdf http://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/handbooks/WB%20RO_Manual%2011_5_1%20%20012718.pdf Cost is $30 for first time people to qualify for WB RO. Qualification renewals are $0, but new RO pins are $5. What should you bring to class? Note taking materi…