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    New WB Match at Tombstone Livery -- 2nd Sunday

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    The Old Pueblo Shootists Association is excited to announce a 2nd monthly WBAS match at the Tombstone Livery just north of Tombstone, AZ. This match will occur on the 2nd Sunday each month, starting on October 11th.

     

    This will start as a fun 6-stage match similar to OPSA's 4th Saturday match, but we're looking at throwing in the occasional pop gun, doughboy, battlefield pickup, etc. type stage in the future. Come check it out, and let us know what you'd like to try.

     

    The Tombstone Livery (home to Bordertown) will soon have a CAS/WBAS match every weekend:

    1st Sunday - OPSA CAS

    2nd Sunday - OPSA WBAS (starting October 11th)

    3rd Saturday - Los Vaqueros CAS

    4th Saturday - OPSA WBAS

     

    Come join us!

    Colt 1908 Magazines

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    The Triple K mags seem to fit just fine. I ran 7 rounds through two of them as fast as I could with no issues. I can't comment on their long-term durability, but these seem fine so far. I might pick up a couple more and call them good.

     

    Thanks again for the guidance.

     

    @Dusty -- the dead man's gun is a great idea. I was chatting with another shooter about how to use these guns more regularly without running a whole match with them. Maybe we'll try it as a bonus stage.

    Colt 1908 Magazines

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    I'm looking for some additional mags for a Colt Hammerless M1908 (.380). It seems they are pretty rare, but I did find the Triple K mags. Just wondering if anyone has had success with these mags. There is a guy selling original mags on GB for $300 each, but that seems a teeny bit steep.

     

    Here are the Triple Ks on Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/magazines/handgun-magazines/magazines/colt-pocket-7rd-380acp-magazine-prod71616.aspx?avs%7cManufacturer_1=TRIPLE-K

     

     

    Thanks for any info.

    tips for shooting traditional

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    The deep groove for the mag. release may not be legal. There was some discussion about that when the g10 grips were approved.

     

    The rule seems to indicate you can remove any amount of material from the standard grip profile, as long as nothing is added to the standard grip profile. So, if you take an otherwise standard grip profile and only remove material, isn't that legal, no matter the depth of cut?

     

    Rule for reference (pg 5):

    "  A groove  can  be  cut  in  the  grip  to  facilitate  the  shooter  reaching  the  magazine release, but no material may extend beyond the original profile of the grip."

    tips for shooting traditional

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    These guys have you covered with flinching and dipping, but here are a few things that I've noticed about myself. I don't really know what's best, but maybe these observations will give you something to think about.

     

    1. I still miss a lot, and my biggest problem is and always has been staring at the targets. My friend Capt Sam Evans pulled me aside at WR 2019 to give me a pep talk after a bad stage, and now, every time I'm at the loading table, I rehearse unholstering and staring at the front sight a few times to get my mind right. Front sight, front sight, front sight.

     

    2. I have seen lots of shooters canting the pistol unintentionally (me included). I don't really know what detrimental impact this has, but it seems like a bad habit, and I try to be aware of it by keeping my gangsta attitude down and the top of the slide pointing up.

     

    3. I've never had an issue with grip, but I used to train my grip strength, so my grip might be a little stronger than average. That said, another good friend, Elwood James, showed me a grip technique that seems to work well. Instead of laying your thumb down parallel to the ground (pointing at the mag release for a RH shooter), point it up and squeeze the top of the grip with it. A RH shooter can tuck it up under the safety. When you do this, you'll feel the pressure on your bottom three fingers, and you'll feel the grip tighten considerably without feeling like you're squeezing harder. Now, all that said, I don't use this technique because it forces me to change my grip to get to the mag release, and I never could get comfortable with it. Don't forget, I miss a lot.

     

    4. I think GJ has some great advice, but I'm not convinced one specific finger position on the trigger is always best. Pick up the gun, grip it firmly and comfortably, and see where your finger lays on the trigger. For me, the right edge of the trigger lays right in the crease on my finger. But remember, I miss a lot.

     

    5. Did I forget anything? Oh yea, front sight. Gillyboy often tells me I need to "get aim-ie-er."

     

    I hope you enjoy the R1. I've only made minor modifications, but they seem to make a big difference. I replaced the mag release spring just recently, and it feels much crisper and lighter. I also cut a groove in the grip for my thumb to aid in reaching the mag release. Since you're a lefty, this probably doesn't help you much, but it feels much better to me.

    4/20/20-4/21/20 Western Territorial Wild Bunch Championships

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    Except maybe the funds.  ;)

     

    Good luck, GJ

     

    My app has been sitting on my desk for weeks now. It's covered in coffee and other beverage stains. I guess I oughta send 'er in.

     

    BTW, for the $210 it costs to shoot CAS ($125), WBAS ($70), and to camp ($15), it's a steal. The Dixie Desperados put on one helluva show last year, and all the warmup/Plainsman/side matches are included with registration.. AND..... AND, they feed you a pretty damn good meal. Consider that -- a week's worth of good shooting and fun and food and camping for ~ $200. Whew.

     

    If you have time to get away from the range, there are many exciting areas to visit. Last year, I managed a quick hike on the plateaus west of Zion after the CAS warm-up match. This really is a great place to visit, and it should be on your top-5 list of WBAS/CAS shoots for the nation.

     

    Last year, Mokaac Kid had some kickass and challenging stages, and he added a BAMM (possibly due to my pestering)! If anyone is still wondering if BAMM is the next fun thing to try -- IT IS. I'll have my 1903a3 there with plenty of ammo for anyone who wants to try it out.

     

    Come on out, Pardners... you won't regret it.

    BAMM - Ishapore 2A1

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    I have an opportunity to buy a really nice Ishapore 2A1 Lee-Enfield variant in 7.62 NATO. I think because it's a box magazine and was used by the Indian military starting in 1963, it won't be legal for BAMM, but thought I'd check here in case it could pass. As far as I can tell, it's identical to the earlier Enfield except that it's chambered in the more modern 7.62 NATO. This particular rifle was built in 1968 and appears to be all original.

     

    What say ye wise folks?

     

    Edit: I found a cool article describing some of the history of small arms in India: https://www.files.ethz.ch/isn/176291/IAVA-IB4-small-arms-of-indian-state.pdf

    45acp dummy rounds

    in The Wild Bunch Wire

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    I've had good luck with the aluminum A-Zoom snap caps for revolvers, but I don't use any dummy rounds for dry firing my 1911.

     

    I know there are mixed opinions on it, but I've come to the conclusion that dry firing is no harder on my 1911 than live firing. However, I do try to to "ride the slide" when cycling an empty gun. The Internet told me letting the slide slam down on an empty gun can cause premature wear. /shrug

     

    Here's what I do: draw, rack the slide (not letting it slam), point, click, holster, repeat.

     

    I practice for 55 mins every hour on the hour.

     

     

    Any WBAS matches near KC Oct 12-13?

    in Wild Bunch Matches

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    Thanks, EJ. My original plan was to stay in OKC and shoot the cowboy and WB monthlies and the CMP event, but I'm heading to KC now instead.

     

    I'm camped out tonight in Cibola National Forest on my way to OKC -- the M1 is greased up and ready for the jeep. Oh yea, and 50 rounds of BAMM.... that alone makes the whole trip worth it  ;D

    BAMM and WBAS at Bordertown (Oct 22-23, 2019)

    in Wild Bunch Matches

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    We'll be hosting our first-ever BAMM at the Tombstone Livery during the AZ State CAS championship! The WB and BAM matches are side events for this match, but we have 8 great WBAS stages and a fun BAMM ready to go. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you come shoot with us October 22-23 at the Tombstone Livery near Tombstone, AZ. We have room for a few more folks in the WB match -- let me know if you want to pre-register.

     

    BAMM velocities are limited to 1500FPS and projectiles must be lead only (gas checks OK).

     

    I don't expect any excuses about the commute, either. I will be shooting the WBAS extravaganza at the OK and TX state matches Oct 4-6 and Oct 18-20 and then driving overnight back to Tombstone to start setting up Bordertown on the 21st.

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