r/USPSA

Just got my first classification and landed in B class. Now I’m trying to figure out what skills actually move the needle from B to A level.

I know the answer is “it depends” and everyone has different strengths/weaknesses, but I’d love to hear from higher-classified shooters:

What were the biggest skills or breakthroughs that helped you get out of B class?

I'm fairly new to pistol USPSA (Usually compete with PCC) and I've been shooting a Rival-S since I began (6-8 months?). I had always wanted to upgrade to a 2011 at some point once I had the money, specifically a Platypus.

Would this be a meaningful upgrade? I read a lot about 2011s being the gold standard for competition and lots of the M and GMs use that platform, but I also see a lot of people online saying to go with a Rival S over a Platypus.

I'm only a B rank pistol shooter, so theres room for improvement (mostly on the shot speed and movement front), and i would be selling my Rival S to put towards anything else. I know it wont magically make me a better shooter, but would this be a tangible upgrade or more of a side grade? I'd be able to get a few upgrades out if the Platypus like a lighter trigger and integrated comp, rather than buying weird add-ons for the Rival and having to replace all my equipment to compensate for it.

Looking to start competing in production and was wondering if anyone near Pittsburgh PA is interested in training together?

Made a post the other day about our venture in shooting our first steel challenge match with our .22 and we definitely want to move into the centerfire stuff and probably USPSA matches. She has a CZ-P10c ported that would put her into open class and I know right now it’s not a big deal but going forward I figured I would get her something she would be in carry optics with. Went down to see what they have and the local spots and found a Walther PDP full size OR at Bomgaar’s on clearance for $379 and they have a sale that knocks another $50 off this Saturday. Originally figured I would get another CZ-p10c or f. But that seems like a smoking deal on the PDP but I’ve read a LOT about the recoil being snappy. So the people that have shot both is it too much for her to deal with and just get the CZ about ($450) is the PDP going to be okay?

Just finished my first USPSA this weekend! It was stressful the night before but did that anxiety really melt away after the first few shots fired! Had a great time and looking to put in some serious dryfire practice and hit the range at least twice a month. My only goals were don’t be DQ’d and don’t get last and I got 93rd out of 108 so I’m pretty happy! I have so much to work on its crazy! I kept losing my dot and that was very stressful but I know I can work that out with dryfire and one shot returns.

To anyone who says they feel like they can’t go I only shot 250 rounds this entire year and went so you can too! It’s so fun for everyone involved

I’ll be moving to the Salt Lake City area at the end of the summer and I’ve found USPSA and PCSL matches on PractiScore. However, it looks like the Big Salty Range doesn’t allow people to train out there—they only host classes and matches.

So my question is where does everyone train at for action shooting outdoors? BLM land or is there a range with bays I haven’t been able to find?

Hey, I got DQed while leaving the match after the last stage. I did something I should not have by taking off my belt, gun still in, but I am curious to learn more about it.

I've seen people take off gun belts a bunch of times at matches, to adjust them etc. So I assumed this did not rise to handling of the gun outside of the safe area. Which rule clarifies that this is handling and does this not cause issues when people put on their gun belts in the parking area?

Thanks for clarifying and feel free to tell me I deserved it. I already feel as bad about it as I think I can, had a rough day before the match even started. Not that anyone cares, but I had to move some obliterated pet cat off of the road on the way to the match.

I was just going through 25- classifiers to select for our next club match and was reminded how complicated they have gotten. I don't really have a problem with it but it made me think back on another club in my region that consistently fucks up classifier setting. I have personally pulled up at least 3 classifiers pre match at their club and fixed them. One of them I realized couldn't be right because there was a shoot-through. A recent one presented a much more difficult lean than it should have to finish the stage.

I know everyone complained about how shot out el prez and bang and clang may have been but there certainly was some positives in how they didn't present questionability of integrity by how poorly a club could set them.

I don't know how to fix it at that micro level as that club is very set it its ways. Do you guys see this often? How do you address it?

Hi all, I’ll be attending my first level 2 match next week and I was wondering if anyone had any experience using the meta glasses to record stages. They are not actual eye protection so I understand how they may or may not let you use them. If not, what is the next best option? Footage doesn’t need to be 4k just good enough to see clearly. Thanks

Match out at Pioneer Gun Club for April match. It was fun to push myself a bit, increased M's (Hard Cover targets were magnets) but was on par with expected times.

My son and I are looking for options in Texas, North Fort Worth particularly, for training. We have never participated and would like to run through a course or two to familiarize and identify things we will need to work on. Anyone know of any good options in the area? It does not have to be Fort Worth, just providing a geographic reference.

Thanks

Hey. So. I just shot my third Steel Challenge match. I shot one about 9 years ago in rimfire pistol irons, one a month ago in rimfire pistol optics, then one last weekend in carry optics and classified for the first time at B. A very, very sloppy B but I'm in there. I shot one USPSA classifier like, uh, 12 years ago in production and classified as C but it lapsed I think.

Is there anything wild about shooting a Tier 2 match at this point? I don't feel terribly uncomfortable with procedures, rules, safety or anything other than being exceptionally anxious, but I don't think that has anything to do with match size or anything. I already registered just figuring how different can it possibly be other than being busy, but I have no idea and just want to make sure I know what to expect or things to anticipate. I tend to overprepare and I always bring a bazillion rounds of ammo, tools, food, water, etc. regardless.

So yeah. Getting back into it, just seeing what erryone's thoughts are. Thanks!

I have a 1911, 1991 Colt Gold Cup Series 80 converted to a Series 70 by using a Wilson Combat "shim" that removes the unnecessary firing pin block and enhances the trigger. That modification makes it exactly like a Colt Series 70 which is perfectly legal to use in single stack (they don't have firing pin blocks). I know there is a USPSA rule based upon the modification of gun safety devices, but based on the foregoing, will I be able to use that gun in the Single Stack Division as modified?

Anybody know of any classes/courses that I can take in California to help me improve on everything. I’ve only done 2 USPSA competitions. When I go to the range I don’t have anybody to critique me and let me know what I’m doing wrong. TIA