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FRovrSIGHTTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATIONVol. 14, No. 2, March/April 1997FINANCING THE NATIONALSBy Andy Hollar 7MATCH DIRECTOR WORKSHOPby Bill Maund 25OREGON TRAIL BULLET COMPANYby Mike Detty 99BORN IN THE U.S.A.TO SHOOT IPSC IN ASIAby Jonathan M. Umfleet 3 7THE KIMBER 1911by Thomas M. Goethe 4t)JAMAICA ADDS RANGE OFFICERSby Anthony Johnson 49From the Editor 2 Inside NROI 9Members' Mailbag 3 Guns & Gear of the Top 16 32Bulletin Board 4 The Range Master Cadre Expands 50Range Officer Seminars 4 RO Seminar Request 83Neill on Reloading 5 Membership Application 83Inside USPSA 6 Major Matches 84IPSC History 8TODD JARRETT WINSWORLD SHOOT XIStory and photos by Roger L. MaierThe eleventh World Shoot was held in Brasilia, Brazil, inOctober 1996. Nyle Leatham captured the new world championas he began his run on "The Swing." CRO Martin Rosell ofSpain keeps an eye on the action. Find out how the U. S. teamsdid in the story beginning on page 10.Cover photo by Nyle Leatham. courtesy of American Handgunner.Publisher - USPSAAPSC, INC.Board of DirectorsLarry Bullock, David Carruthers,Randy Cestaro, John Hurst, SteveKalamen, Keith Milberger, Jeff Nelson,Jerry WisecarverPresident Andy HollarExec. Manager Dave ThomasVice President John AmidonAsst. VP Bill MaundSecretary Judy SunderlinEditorial StaffEditor Dave ThomasAsst. Editor Roger MaierAdvertising Barbara GibbsContributors USPSA MEMBERSCopyright © 1997 The UnitedStates Practical Shooting Association/IPSC, Inc. MI rights reserved.Duplication of contents in full or partis prohibited unless prior authorizationhas been obtained by writing toUSPSA/IPSC.FRONT SIGHT (ISSN 0889681x)is published bi-monthly for USPSAmembers by:USPSA/IPSC Inc. 903A Metcalf St.,Sedro Woolley, WA. 98284.Annual Membership dues (U.S. andits possessions) $30, Foreign $40. $18of dues goes toward a one year subscriptionto FRONT SIGHT.Letters to the Editor must be no morethan one typewritten page in length.Letters may be edited for clarity orspace.Periodicals postage paid at SedroWoolley, WA, and additional mailingoffices.POSTMASTER: Send change of addressforms to: FRONT SIGHT POBox 811, Sedro Woolley WA 98284USPSA OFFICEPhone (360) 855-2245FAX (360) 855-0380web page http://www.uspsa.orgOffice hours - 8 am to 5 pm PacificPRESIDENT'S OFFICEPhone (719) 254-3371FAX (719) 254-3539BBS (719) 254-4367Office hours - 9 ara to 4 pm Mountain

FROM ri IEEDITORby Dave Thomas, EXECUTIVE /MANAGERESPN, AMERICANSHOOTER, TAKE 2In my last column, I promisedan update concerning theresponse we received from the"American Shooter" coverageof the USPSA Open Nationalson ESPN. As you recall, I reportedan overwhelming responseto the Limited Nationalscoverage. Floyd Shoemaker,Chuck Huffington, and I werekept very busy answering telephonecalls the morning ofthe October 26 telecast.On November 23, 1996,ESPN telecast the AmericanShooter coverage of the OpenWIN WITH HELLWEG - TED BONNET DID!In a spectacular duel with Frank Garcia, at World Shoot Xi TedBonnet successfully defended his Standard Division World Title. Heused a Hellweg ISPC Speed Holster and a Para-Ordnance P16/40.The ISPC Speed Holster is also available for other 1911 style guns.the STI/SV pistols and the Glock 17L and 24.Order your IPSC Speed Holster today and get the sameedge that Ted Bonnet, Brian Enos and Frank Garcia andthe other Team Hellweg members have, the HellwegAdvantage!HELLWEG LTD.40356 Oak Park Way, Suite "H"Oakhurst, California 936441-800-45G-19110R 209-683-30301. 41bp24 HOUR FAX LINE: 209-683-3422National Championship. Anticipatinga response similar tothat of the Limited Championship,I asked Floyd andChuck to join me in the officeonce again to answer telephones,along with DaveTheusen and Paul Bertlin.While there were fewer callsgenerated by the secondmatch, we were definitelykept busy for a couple ofhours that Saturday morning.We took approximately 75calls between 6:30 and 10:00.Another 75 calls came in the followingweek. More than 500 informationpackets have been$149!plus shippingD44, 11,tsent out by the office staffsince the first telecast, andclubs and sections have beennotified about the callers fromtheir areas for follow-up calls.Now, it is very importantthat these people be contactedas the shooting season beginsto warm up. If your club leadershave not had the opportunityto call the respondents inyour area, why not volunteerto help? The most effectivemethod of acquiring new membersis by current membersasking potential new membersto attend a match. Rememberthat a new memberapplication with your nameon it as sponsor will get youentered in the "25,000 by2000" quarterly gun drawing.(Use the tear-out form onpage 23-24.)I do want to extend my personalthanks to Chuck, Dave,Floyd, and Paul for their helpanswering the phones and tothe office staff for getting themailing done so quickly.EDITOR continued on page 52.I Fix P-9'sHavingtrouble with yourP-9 / Witness / Gold Team?Repairs and MaintenanceCALL 310-510-2707Now Available: Competition Hammers.Triggers, and Slide Stop PinsKonigsmark Supply Company342 A Metropole Ave.Avalon. CA 90704Page 2 March/April /997

commErsas FROM THE MEMBERSHIPMEMBERS'MAILBAGFront Sight welcomes commentsfrom members, but because of spacerestrictions we cannot print all theletters we receive. To increase thechances of your letter being printed,keep your letters to no more than350 words. Longer letters will beprinted only if space allows.• PRODUCTION GUNCATEGORYThe suggested purposes forthe category given in In Touch(October) are fine for a rulebook but fail to express whatnew handgun owners reallywant in a production class.Many of my coworkers andassociates are avid handgun enthusiasts,enjoy discussingpractical shooting and considercompeting but don't for two primaryreasons. One is the belief'(from watching a match) thatyou need specialized equipment(gun and holster) to compete ona level playing field, and thesecond is the cost of the equipment.They would compete in aclass where they could taketheir stock Colt, Glock, Browning,etc., in a carry holster andbe competitive without havingto spend hundreds/thousandson gunsmith fitting of aftermarket parts along with a competitionholster.The real challenge in creatinga production class is to keepit truly "production," where ashooter can go to a local gunshop, buy a quality off-the-shelfhandgun/holster and competewithout being at a serious disadvantage.Allowing modifications towander far from actual "production"will end in a 10-roundLimited class and the beginningshooter will again bepriced out of being competitive—thevery argument for theclass in the first place. For instance,does a highly modifiedsingle-stack 1911 with precisionfit slide/frame, fittedmatch barrel, match trigger/hammer/sear,low mountBo-Mars, high ride beavertail,oversized magazine well andcheckering really have any lessan advantage over a stock 1911(-WHETHER ITS A NEW GUN, SEASON TUNE-UP,OR A REPAIR...‘‘... Ft E ethan a stock Para with pre-ban,hi-cap magazines?Many shooters who wouldlike to compete in a "production"class could not afford tospend several times the cost oftheir gun to have it modified tobe competitive and would feelthey were not competing onlevel ground.This class should be for theshooter with a productiongun/carry holster and not fordisgruntled owners of highlymodified single-stacks who donot want to compete against hi-LETTERS continued on page 63.ilet4P%...YOU CAN COUNTON US FOR THE MAX INCRAFTSMANSHIP AND RELIABILITY!!!KREBS GUNSIMITHING INC.940 Forest Edge DriveVernon Hills, IL 60061Phone 847-821-7763 FAX 847-821-7765Hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10AM - 5PM CST.March/April 1997 Page 3

BULLETI\BOARDINFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUTEl N• AREA DIRECTOR ELEC-TIONSThis is an election year forArea Directors. Anyone interestedin running for officeshould call the Sedro Woolleyoffice to request a petition andlist of requirements. IncumbentGL9CKW RKSPERFECTION PLUBCustom Work& AccessoriesFor 'The GlocieShootingEnthusiast.directors are automatically includedon the ballot unless theydecline the nomination. Othercandidates must submit a petitionwith the signatures of 50annual or life members residingin their Areas. Petitions mustbe received at the Sedro Woolleyoffice no later than July 1.RANGE OFFICER SEMINARSHere is the most recent seminar schedule as of January 22, 1997:DATE LEVEL HOST CLUB LOCATIONCONTACT PHONE #3/15/97 RO Pine Tree Gun Club Rockford, ILRoger Brown (847) 673-48543/15/97 RO Ashland Gun Club Olive Hill, KYGary Stevens (606) 928-64213/15/97 Northwest Section Marysville, WAGary Roessel (360) 853-85403/29/97 CRO Eagles Nest Pistol Club Erie, PADennis Michali (814) 838-85404/5/97 RO Western Colorado Sect. Montrose, COPaul Miller (970) 249-42274/5/97 CRO Fredericksburg R &G Alexandria, VADave Myers (703) 971-83514/19/97 CRO Western Colorado Sect. Montrose, COPaul Miller (970) 249-42274/19/97 RO Pathfinder Practical Marietta, NYGary Thompson (315) 636-84825/3/97 CRO Big Sky Practical Missoula, MTPaul Miner (406) 721-7214To attend a class, call the contact listed for an application. If you want toschedule a seminar, check the back of the magazine for a Seminal. Applicationform; for more information, call Lyn Makela at the Sedro Woolley officeor check the BBS or web page.• Trigger Work • Grips• Barrels• Magazines• Guide Rods • Holsters• Sights• Glock Factory Parts• Sight installation • Custonn Parts• Springs • Tools KnivesCatalogs Available 8y Request1-800-710-5202VISIT OUR WEB SITEwww.glockworks.com111111111111111A director or candidate for directormust be a resident of theArea from which he is electedand from which he is nominated.Annual members mayrun for office, but will have toupgrade to Life membership ifelected. Directors serve for twoyears.• REMINDERSPlease remember that for1997, all classifiers must havethe CM97 prefix. Those classifierswith the CM96 or CM913prefix may only be used as partof an authorized Special. Pleasebe sure that you have removedCM97-04, CM97-07, CM97-20,and CM97-15 from your ClassificationCourse Book, as thesealso may not be used. CM97-15is a new addition to the list ofpulled classifiers. It has beenpulled because of scoring andprocedural problems.• CHANGESRange officers, copies of recentNROI policy changes areavailable from your section coordinatoror your club presidentif you are an independent club.If your section or club has recentlyhad elections, please besure that USPSA headquartersgets the information! All notificationsof club contact or SCchange must be in writing,should include the name addressand telephone number(s),along with fax number and e-mail address if pertinent, andshould be signed by the outgoingSC or club contact. If thereare numbers that you wouldprefer not be published, pleasebe sure to let us know.Page 4 March/April 1997

y Guy Neill, RELOADING EXPERTVILL 0\RELOADING• .40 S&W CASE SEPARA.TIONSMany shooters are currentlyshooting the .40 S&W cartridgeloaded with 200 grain bulletsand a fast-burning powder. It isclaimed that this gives you lessfelt recoil than other loadingsfor the cartridge and, if that'sthe way it feels for you, then itis the way to go. Or is it?The folks at Image Industries,makers of the Case-Pro100, have brought to my attentiona possible problem withthis load. The problem theyhave seen includes extractorgrooves collapsing and totalcase/head separations. Themystery here is that there wereno warnings or signs prior tothe problem.When I was originally advisedof this, it concerned a specificbrand of case. Since then ithas proven not to be confined toa specific manufacturer. If ithad been confined to onemaker, the problem could easilybe determined to be a problemwith the cases. Since this is notso, it is of greater concern.This problem manifests itselfafter about a half-dozen firings.This should rule out brassfatigue because of the low numberof cycles. Pressure testsmade with the same load revealedpressures averaging inthe neighborhood of 41,000 psi,but they did not have a widerange of values. With the combinationof a relatively smallcase, a fast powder and a heavybullet, such variations would beexpected.An engineer who was involvedwith the original developmentof the .40 S&W statedthat it would take pressures inthe vicinity of 80,000 to 85,000psi to collapse the groove. Thetests showed that we don't havethat sort of pressure here. Wedo have a pressure that willplace the brass in a yield zone,depending on the exact hardnessof the case. I have not yetobtained hardness values forthe cases, but I suspect that theanswer to the question of whatLosing the Equipment Race??Don't let your equipment hold you back. Let Itrazos Custom gunwork,racceierateyour performance with one of these custom gun packages:Single stack guns:Match BarrelTighten slide to frame fitTrigger jobTriggerHammerSearBeavertail grip safetyWide extended safetyBomar Lo-Mount sightsGuide rodReplace all springsEjector/Extractor tuningMagwell$795.00High capacity guns:Schuemann ramped bull barrelTighten slide to frame fitTrigger jobTriggerHammerSearBeavertail grip safetyWide extended safetyBomar Lo-Mount sightsReverse plug guide roclAll springs & pinsEjector/Extractor tuningAll parts to complete frame/slide$995.00Prices include all parts, labor, and shipping on your frame and slide.Call for prices on other packages tailored to meet your individual needs.Brazos Custom GunworksBob Londrigan - PistolsmithRt. 1 Box 740, Morgan TX 76671 817-622-2245is causing this problem involveswork-hardening.A factor of the stress involvedis the diameter of thecase. While the .40 operates atthe same pressure as the 9mmLuger (in factory loadings), thestresses in the case are greaterbecause of the larger diameterof the case. My theory, and thatis all it is at present, is that thework-hardening of the firingresizingcycle for the stress involvedat these pressures resultsin a case that is too hardafter a small number of firings.RELOADING continued on page 54.March/April 1997 Page 5

INSIDEUSPSAby Andy Holiar, I-SPSA PRESIDENTUSPSA—Renewing our commitmentThe long hours of winter giveus time to reflect and plan forthe coming warmer months.How is USPSA doing? Is it goingin the right direction?What are we providing to theshooters and affiliated clubs?Are we worthy of the membershipdues and activity fees?More than any other shootingorganization in the world,USPSA serves competitivehandgunners directly andwith complete dedication andefficiency. USPSA is worthy;it provides outstanding serviceand value and contributesto the entire shooting community.Member support is vital.No, we don't hire lobbyists inWashington; our IRS statusprevents that. However, wedo provide the entire countrywith training, knowledge andsafe conduct of shooting activity.If people couldn't enjoythe use of their firearms insafety, why would they workto protect their ownership?Through NROI, USPSA hascompiled more experience infirearm safety than any othertraining effort in the country.This has been turned intocourses which teach range officialsto safely conduct shooterswho are running, reloading,and shooting as fast aspossible. Our record speaksfor itself, and the training programis the envy of all othershooting organizations.Nearly all of the shootingevents in the country nowrely on NROI-trained officials.We can be proud of what hasbeen accomplished and weneed to continue to support effortsto provide the classesand material it takes to promotesafety.Our experience with rulesand match administration isalso emulated and envied. Weput on complex events withhundreds of shooters whomust all face the same challengeover a period of severaldays without regard toUNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONweather changes. We haveeliminated arbitrary penaltiesand such judgmental factorsas requirements to "takecover." As people look overthe past issues ofUSPSA/IPSC rules, they cannothelp but be impressedwith the qualitative changesthat have been made.We offer competition withrules which are used in over60 countries around theworld, classification of shooterswith almost immediatefeedback of results, monthlypublications to involve membersin the policy decisionsfor our non-profit organization,leadership with issueslike the Limited category ofcompetition, and training formatch directors, club leadersand instructors.Next time someone asks youwhat USPSA is doing for you,let them know your nationalmembership is not only helpingyou enjoy competitiveshooting at its finest, it isalso spreading the shootingsport and promoting gun ownership.M etch Opportunities-98and 99 Nationals...It is time again to thinkabout your club and whetheryou'd like to host a really bigmatch. As you know, one ofthe nationals is going to beconducted in Barry through1999. We have also had goodexperience conducting othernational matches at alternativesites. For two years weconducted the Limited inReno, Nevada, (the Open wasthere one year also), and theLimited Nationals will be conductedin Fredericksburg fortwo years.What should we choose as the1998 and 1999 alternate site?Want to give it some thought?Get your proposals in SOONif you want us to give themfull consideration. Here aresome of the issues that mustbe taken into account:Range facilities - there shouldbe enough ranges to safelyhold at least 12 stages.Support facilities - there mustbe adequate club house orUSPSA continued on page 61.Page 6 March/April 1997

By Andy Hollar, RD-3The budget for the 1997 Nationalsthat was submitted tothe board of directors for its approvalprovides an interestinginsight into how USPSA operates.Some members believetheir match activity fees areused to fund nationals and thatall the prize table merchandiseis donated by sponsors. Thoseideas are only partly true. Hereis a summary of the financialplan for 1997.The Nationals budget isbased on revenue from entryfees. This year we are planningon entry fees of $210 per shooterfor each of the matches; this is a$15 reduction for Open and onlya slight increase for Limited.Both matches this year willbe four days. The Open matchcan host 500 shooters, but Limitedwill need to be held to 450because of the shorter days inOctober. In order to be on thesafe side, we will assume thematches won't fill up completely.We will also assume 25slots at each match will be vacant.Total revenue from entryfees alone for the two matcheswill be $189,000.The "other revenue" ofUSPSA also contributes to thenationals. The budget setsaside 20 percent of the club activityfees for Nationals. Thissupport will amount to $48,000for this year. The IRS watchesthe support USPSA gives to itsnational championships andGold Teams, since this is partof the reason for our tax exemptstatus—to promote, identifyand fund the international competitionof our Gold Team. Wewill also have some revenuefrom banquet ticket sales andsponsor table rentals. The totalrevenue for Nationals is estimatedat $241,000 for 1997.FINANCING THE NATIONALSBy far the most expensivepart of conducting the Nationalsis the staff expense. We payfor rooms and food for the RO's,plus some portion of theirtravel expense. This item willtotal $75,500. The Quincy visitor'sbureau pays all staff roomingcost in Quincy, otherwisethe total would be much higher.The only "pay" the RO's andstaff get is a commemorativegift valued at about $50 and aUNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONparticipation in a drawing for agun donated by a sponsor.The next most expensive singleexpenditure is purchasedprizes for competitors. Thisyear we will be adding approximately$50,000 in purchasedmerchandise to the sponsors'contributions. We support oursponsors by purchasing onlyfrom them and, since part of theFINANCE continued on page 61NROIRange OfficersApplications are now being takenfor 1997 Nationals staff.If you are interested in working at either the U.S.Open Nationals in Barry, Ill., or the U.S. LimitedNationals in Fredericksburg, Va., now is the timeto get an application and send it in. Dates of thematch are September 15-20 for the OpenNationals, and October 20-25 for the LimitedNationals.Join the Nationals staff!Call (360) 855-2245 or (719) 254-3371for your application now.COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY APRIL 30.(Preference goes to returning volunteers.)Mareh/April 1997Page

PSCHISTORYby Guy Neill, IPS( HISTORIANIt has often been said thatIPSC was geared towardthe Colt GovernmentModel and its clones. Therehave been other guns whichhave gained popularity, butnone has had the stayingpower of the 1911.When Jeff Cooper first beganthe Leatherslap matches insouthern California back in thelate 1950s, it was a challengebased simply on solving a problem.The problem was thecourse of fire; the correct solutionwon. Besides safety, theonly requirement was that thegun be 9mm/.38 or larger incaliber.trtifieb1001 Donelson Avenue • Old Hickory, TN 37138(615) 847-0206LoNGGUNS - HAND50 ITARS EXPERIENCE INFIREARMS FINISHINGHARD CHROME I BLUEPARKERIZE I NICKELPOLISHING, BUFFING, BEAD BLASTINGIn those early days, all typesof guns were tried. Guns whichmalfunctioned did not win, soreliability was a prime consideration.Virtually all guns availablewere tried. The courses weretimed and all competed together.Revolvers in capablehands could be and were competitive.As time passed, Cooper, besidesshooting in the matches,began to watch the equipmentwith an eye to analyzing thosethings that met the tests. TheGovernment Model met andbested all the others. Lugers, revolvers,single actions—noneExivsMATTE FINISH, MIRROR OR SA77N POLISH FINISHES"YOUR ONE SOURCE FOR METAL FINISHES"( L kg.... ..,.,..."-•••*,'0:■;6;:1" .,......____,,..........._....,,...._........._„„.........„. ........... .., „........ ....„. .....__. .._..._ _.... ...._.._ .......... .a......___ ....__ ......_.. ....._...._ . .......„. • .........•..11••kept on the way the .45 Autodid.Gunsmiths began to specializein working on the GovernmentModel. Perhaps bestknown was Armand Swenson.The name of his shop, "Swenson's45 Shop," showed thatthere was enough demand forimproving and embellishing theGoverrunent Model to make aliving. As I recollect, Hoag andKing's were also active in thoseearly days.The guns built then were, forthe most part, the same as thosebuilt for Limited class today.They included trigger jobs,match barrels, and reliable function.Swenson came up with theambidextrous thumb safety.Many think that he patented theconcept, but it is my understandingthat he patented themethod of connecting the twohalves of the safety. Until then,no one had come up with a reliablemeans of keeping the twohalves in the gun that did notinfringe. The patent has expired,so today we see myriad copies ofthe Swenson thumb safety, andsome offer improvements.One area that was neglectedin the early days was thebeavertail grip safety. To myknowledge, no one looked atthis aspect of the GovernmentModel. Hammer bite was commonwith the standard hammerand grip safety, but was defeatedby replacing the standardhammer with a Commanderhammer. I prefer theHISTORY continued on page 56.Page 8 March/April 1997

‘ John Amidon, \ ROI DIRECTOR1\sIDENROIWHAT'S NEW IN IPSCRULESI have taken the liberty ofposting the new rules fromIPSC in my article. Whilethese are not yet in place inthe United States, unless youare running a match underIPSC sanction, I thought thatit might be good to get themto you so that you may becomefamiliar with them.These rules were discussed atthe January board of directorsmeeting, but as this columnwas written before themeeting took place I will reporton the outcome of theBOD's decisions in the next issue.These rule changes wereadopted at the 1996 World Assemblymeeting held just beforethe World Shoot inBrasilia, Brazil. The newwording is underlined, and Ihave added an explanation afterthe rule in parentheses.8.06 MALFUNCTIONS - Inthe event of a malfunction,the normal procedure will befor the competitor to rectifythe situation, always keepingthe muzzle pointing downrange, and carry on with thestage. If he is unable to do so,he will stand fast, lower thefirearm safely pointed downrange and signal by raisinghis free hand. The Range Officerwill stop the clock and proceedto examine the firearm.See 11.09, 8.08.Whilst rectitTing a malfunctionthat requires the competitorto clearly lower the fire-arm down from on aim at thetargets, the trigger fingermust be outside the guard.Violation will result in matchdisqualification.(This simply means that, ifyou have a jam or malfunctionthat requires you to turnthe muzzle away from the targets,take your finger off thetrigger. It would be good practiceto do this for clearingeven a stovepipe.)9.17 SCORESHEETS - Ascore sheet, once signed bythe Range Officer and thecompetitor, is a definitivedocument and may not be alteredexcept to correct arithmeticalerrors.Score sheets not having completescores, misses or timesrecorded will result in reshootingthe stage for accuratescore.If a reshoot is not possible:(I) The stage will be scoredas zero if the 'time' is missing.(II) The score sheet willstand and be scored as indicatedif all the hits or misseshave not been properly recorded.(III) In the event of toomany hits, the higher scoringhits of the required numberwill be scored.(Simply put, if you do notrecord the time and the shootercannot reshoot because heis not there, the stage is torndown, or for whatever reason,he gets a zero. If the stagecalls for 12 rounds and only11 are accounted for, that'shis score. If it calls for 12rounds and you have 13, givethe 12 highest scoring hits.The best solution is to be sureof your scorekeeping beforethe shooter signs the sheet.)10.02 COMSTOCK COUNT -Time related, See 9.01(ii).(i) Comstock scored stagesin which static targets arecontinuously displayed will alwayscarry penalties formissed shots. This penaltyshall not be related to thenumber of rounds fired butonly to the absence of hitsstipulated as the minimum requiredupon any target.(ii) Targets not having theminimum number of hits requiredwill be penalized bytwice the value of a maximumscoring hit per miss.(iii) Comstock shall not limitthe number of shots whichmay be fired. Competitorsmay fire until they themselvesdecide that sufficienthits have been achieved.(iv) Time stops with the lastshot fired and not by anyother activity.NR01 continued on page 57.March/April /997 Page 9

World Champion Todd Jarrett tangles with "The Alligator."TODD JARRETT WINS WORLD SHOOT XIKAY CLARK-MICULEK AND TED BONNET RETAIN TITLESStory and photos by Roger L. MaierIt had been a frustratingyear for Todd Jarrett with hissecond place finishes behindJerry Barnhart at the 1996USPSA Open and Limited Nationals.That all changed, however,when he was crownedIPSC's newest world championon October 11, 1996, inBrasilia, Brazil.Many of the world's topshooters came to contend forthe title, but none of them couldmatch Jarrett's or Barnhart'spassion to win. Jarrett hadbeen shooting well in Areachampionships for severalyears, winning just about everyone in which he competed, buthe simply hadn't been able tocome out Oil top at the USPSANationals since 1991. TheWorld Championship wassomething he needed to have.Barnhart was trying to dosomething that hadn't beendone before, to win both USPSANational championships andthe World Shoot. He came veryclose to accomplishing his goal.The task wasn't going to beeasy for either of them, though.The best shooters in the worldwere there to slug it out overthe 35 stages presented at thisWorld Shoot. Errol Thomas,Craig Ginger, and Ross Newellcame from Australia; AngusHobdell and Andy Haines camefrom England; Eddie Smith,Warren Richards, and Nick Du-Plessis came from South Africa;Jethro Dionisio was there fromthe Philippines with an up-andcomernamed Jeufro Lejano;then there was Rob Leatham,Merle Edington, Doug Koenig,and defending world championMatt McLearn from the U.S.The match promised to be aspectacular show of shootingproficiency where mistakeswere too costly to think about.The shooting range of a Brazilianarmy base west of thecapital city of Brasilia was thesite of this world championship.Twenty-one of the 35 stageswere set up side by side, perpendicularto the length of a300-yard rifle range (see rangemap), each separated from itsneighbors by modular walls ofconcrete panels. The walls con-Page 10 March/April 1997

sisted of two-inch-thick concretepanels about 18 incheswide and 6 feet long, fitted betweenchanneled posts to formbarriers about seven feet high.This was an interesting way toput a lot of stages in a compactarea. The remaining 14 stageswere on the other side of a 25-foot-tall berm. This dividingberm, which was wide enoughto drive a car on top, providedan excellent viewing positionwhere seated spectators couldwatch five or six stages at atime.The setup crew did a spectacularjob of decorating thestages. They turned the riflerange into a park with palmtrees and miniature ponds. Theponds were about four inchesdeep and lined with concrete toprevent the water from soakinginto the ground. Dozens of palmtrees were brought to the rangeand planted on various stagesto create an oasis-like setting.They added lush greenness toan otherwise barren landscape.World Shoot XIRange MapNot to scalt•WSouth African Gerald Gardner engages targets while crossing "The Bridge."Careful footwork was needed to keep the bridge from swaying laterally.The spectacle of a WorldShoot needs to be seen to be appreciated.The opening ceremonyon Sunday was similar tothe opening ceremony of theOlympics, with the athletesmarching into the arena followedby some form of entertainment.In this case, the28arena was at the army basewhere the Royal Brazilian Dragoonsconducted equestrianshows. An army band providedmusic as the national teamsmarched in and took theirplaces in front of the viewingstand. After IPSC PresidentNick Alexakos gave a short wel-C:==35 34 33 32 31 30 29N N 27 26 25 24 23 22SponsorTentNNJ El ElFirstAidViewing BermSupplies21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2Illustration by Roger MaierMarch/April 1997 Page 11

coming speech, the athletesmarched off the field and theRoyal Dragoons put on a show.In the first show, six horsemenran through a series of jumps.On the last jump, the last horsecaught a hoof andthrew its rider intothe dirt; thankfully,neither horse norrider were seriouslyhurt. We heard laterthat the soldier wasgiven 60 days barracksdetention becauseof the mistake.The secondperformance was aprecision drill withperhaps 20 horsemen.It was quite aperformance.The Brazilian army contributedgreatly to this match; inaddition to the range, it providedbuses and drivers fortransportation between theWorld Shoot IWorld Shoot IIWorld Shoot IIIWorld Shoot IVWorld Shoot VWorld Shoot VIWorld Shoot VIIWorld Shoot VIIIWorld Shoot IXWorld Shoot XWorld Shoot XIrange and hotel and to theawards banquet on Saturdaynight. The army also providedmanpower for taping targetsand picking brass. Every morninga company of privates wasWORLD SHOOT CHAMPIONS1975 Ray Chapman - US1976 Jan Foss - Norway1977 Dave Westerhout - Rhodesia1979 Jimmy Von Sorgenfrei - S. Africa1981 Ross Seyfried - US1983 Rob Leatham - US1986 Rob Leatham - US1988 Rob Leatham - US1990 Doug Koenig - US1993 Matt McLearn - US1996 Todd Jarrett - USmarched in, and as the columnapproached a stage, two to fourprivates peeled off to take theirstations. Each soldier wasgiven a Taurus T-shirt and hatto make them feel part of theproceedings.The stage designers musthave been movie buffs, as thestages were modeled after variousaction-adventure movies.Competitors shotseven stages per dayand each group ofseven stages wasgiven a movie name.For example, Area 1was called "Raidersof the Lost Ark."Within this areawere such stages as"The Log' in whichcompetitors perchedon the narrow edgeof a 2x8 while holdingan overheadrope with theirweak hands. Another stageused the opening sequence ofthe movie where Indiana Jonesswapped a bag of sand for agolden idol. Competitors wereFreedom FromTrigger Jerkifes,--, -----sa_____Trigger jerk is the number one shooting problem today.It may start small but it never cures itself and it nearlyalways gets worse. It starts when you begin to loose focus.Suddenly you find your shooting getting worse, and the harderyou practice the worse it gets. Stop this cycle before itbegins—trigger jerk is a mental problem and the place to cureit is in the mind. Not only will this book help you stay free oftrigger jerk it will help you in all areas of your shooting.$1 6 95i4s2e.1,5Special Section onLife & DeathHow to Stayahn at the Centerwia .eagalar • PM MI"Absolutely the best book I have read on the mental gameof shooting is Freedom from Trigger Jerk ... it should be the firstbook you read on shooting so that you don't develop poor mentalhabits..."Kerby Smith1 1 0 pagesOrders1 9easylessons1-Cail 1 800 735-0141or send S19.90 to: • 5.769 S. Bemis Suite B • Littleton CO 80120To ship 1st Class & to Canada; s&h = S4.50 • Colo. residents add 3% sales tax.Action ShootingHANDGUNS — May 1996* * * * * * * *Guarmiteeb Results!or you get your money back.Page 12 March/April 1997

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Top 16NAME1 Todd Jarrett2 Jerry Barnhart3 Rob Leatham4 Errol Thomas5 Jethro Dionisio6 Merle Edington7 Douglas Koenig8 Craig Ginger9 JoJo Vidanes10 Angus Hobdell11 Matt McLearn12 Jeufro Lejano13 Tawn Argeris14 Jamie Craig15 Eddie Smith16 Jack BarnesIbp 8 Women1 Kay Clark-Miculek2 Mary Tan3 Chantal Accone4 Pilar Guijarro5 Robyn Estreich6 Sheila Brey7 Kippi Boykin8 Kim StroudTop 8 Standard1 Ted Bonnet2 Frank GarciaTEAMPOINTSUSA GOLD 100.00 1894.6349USA GOLD 98.97 1875.2104USA GOLD 98.48 1865.8339AUS GOLD 97.15 1840.6546PHI GOLD 96.53 1828.8244USA 94.26 1785.9386USA GOLD 93.64 1774.1573AUS GOLD 93.33 1768.2249USA GOLD 93.21 1766.0796GRB GOLD 92.72 1756.6531USA 91.68 1736.9592PHI GOLD 91,56 1734.7564USA GOLD 91.46 1732.8637USA 91.02 1724.4532RSA GOLD 90.79 1720.1154USA 90,47 1714.1575LISA GOLD 74.68 1414.9287PHI GOLD 72.98 1382.6770RSA GOLD 72.98 1382.6770ESP GOLD 72.32 1370.2463AUS GOLD 72.31 1370.0389USA GOLD 72.30 1369.7375USA GOLD 71.87 1361.6497USA 71.31 1351.0076USA GOLD 79.14 1499.3586USA 78.60 1489.11143 Jay Christy4 Ron Avery5 Jim Wall6 Bruce Gray7 Larry Brown8 Armando ValdesTop 3 Modified1 Fred Craig2 Richard D. Kahler3 Richard KahlerTop 8 Junior1 Jeufro Lejano2 Eric Grauffel3 Roger Dy4 William Ably5 Simon Phillips6 Daniel Sarda7 Marco Buenafe8 Juan Pablo SugranesTop 8 Senior1 Allan Zitta2 Paul Bromfield3 Martyn Speirs4 Albert Steinmuller5 Max Wiegand6 Ramon Brillantes7 Guglielrno letto8 Salim DominguezUSA GOLD 77.42 1466.9173USA 77.07 1460.2712USA 75.67 1433.7340USA GOLD 74.87 1418.4954USA GOLD 74.69 1415.1323USA 74.54 1412.2623USA 74.28 1407.3898PHI 71.94 1363.0039PHI 60.56 1147.3321PHI GOLDFRA JNRPHI JNRFRA JNRBRA GOLDPHI JNR91.56 1734.756488.28 1672.563281.01 1534.902377.56 1469.481277.24 1463.337276.60 1451.219375.70 1434.257073.49 1392.4185USA 75.33 1427.2141RSA 67.98 1287.986767.38 1276.6696AUT 66.17 1253.7454GER 66.17 1253.672364.64 1224.772861.79 1170.7408USA 60.81 1152.1968OKI DOT •SCOPE MODIFICATIONS* SPECIALIZING IN TASCO SCOPES* REPAIRS MADE WITH NEW TASCO PARTS* BULLET PROOFING* SWITCH MODIFICATIONS* REPLACE OR STRAIGHTEN CRUSHED TUBES* SHORTEN REAR TUBES* MOST WORK DONE IN 2 DAYS_KV•7•OKI DOT SCOPE MODIFICATIONS411 9 S MILL PRYOR,OKLA 74361(918)825-7966 FAX (918)825-6026okidotaviagrafix.coniOki-Dot Super Strong Switches"WE CAN'T BREAK THEM"before the match officially began.Of these 608, 28 were disqualified,including Brian Enosand Mike Voigt of the UnitedStates. There were a number ofcompetitors who were DQ'd forbreaking the 180 as they ranpast targets and tried to engagethem; this was what got Enos.Others, like Voigt, were DQ'dfor accidental discharges.One competitor's AD wasrather unusual. The largestfield course I've ever seen wascalled "The Escape," with twosix-wheeled tanks provided bythe army as props. This competitorlet a round loose as hecame out of a shack and flattenedthe right front tire of atank. I don't think the soldierswere too happy about it, as theyhad to replace the tire.IPSC has a web page with asection devoted to the WorldShoot. Stage drawings for all 35stages are available, but youneed to understand that thePage 14 March/April 1997

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Gray, Larry Steuerwald andBrian Enos took the top spot inthat category with a 598 pointlead over the South Africanteam. The U.S. Bronze team,which actually finished third inthe team standings but was noteligible to win a medal by IPSCrules, consisted of Merle Edington,Jamie Craig, Jack Barnes,Greg Way, David Miller,and Mike Voigt.Although the United Statesdid not send a Junior team,France, Brazil and the Philippinesdid. It is interesting tonote that a few gold teams includedjunior shooters. FilipinoJeufro Lejano was part of thePhilippines Gold Team and wonthe trophy for High Junior withhis 12th place finish as well.The second-place Junior, EricGrauffel of France, was part ofthe French Junior team and his20th place overall finish went along way to secure the goldmedal for France. Of the 354 'JoJo Vidanes gets down to business on "The Bird Cages."stages, Lejano won two, Grauffelwon one and another FrenchJunior, William Joly, won one.The Philippines took secondand the Brazilians were third.Modified category is the "forgottendivision" but it did have11 competitors registered. FredCraig of the United States wonthe Modified championship by44 points over Richard DanielKahler of the Philippines. Teamcompetition was not recognizedin this division.I believe this was a goodmatch and a complete test ofFROM USPSA TO SILHOUETTE, SIERRAMAKES THE RIGHTBULLET.Sierra Tournament Master and SportsMaster bullets are built tosatisfy the performance demands of serious competitors and recreationalmarksmen. Built to the same exacting tolerances as worldfamousMatchKing rifle bullets. Tournament Masters are used bychampion shooter Doug Koenig to win some of the most prestigiouscompetitions in the world. When you line up for your nextshot, you'll be in championship company when you'reI using the right bullets...Sierra Tournament Masterand Sports Ma.ster.Champion Shooter Doug Koenigwoo lmoil* inol 11..1 • • vowel 4. I tom tttttt osoll1111 01101 .6.1MTOW MAME pirMASTERSierra 50th Anniversary Bullet Boardnow $199.95IS P°RTSMASTE RERRAcThe Bulletsmiths®StESIERRA1400 VVest Henry Street • Sedalia, MO65301Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-223-8799 or 1 -888-223-3006 toranswers to all your reloading questions.Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 10 pm Central Time U.S.A. & Canada.816-827-6300 • FAX 816-827-4999http://www.sierrabullets.com • e-mail sierra@sierrabullets.comMarch/April 1997 Page 19

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y Bill Maund, Workshop DirectorMATCH DIRECTOR WORKSHOP"Brain trust" doesn't comeclose to describing the characterof the volunteers attendingthe 1997 USPSA Area MatchDirector Workshop. Add conceptslike dedication, commitment,integrity, leadership, andhard work, and the personalityprofile of the eight 1997 AreaChampionship match directorsreally comes into focus.To the shooter who pays anentry fee and shoots the match,the role of match director is apparentand expected, thoughmostly unappreciated. As competitors,we see the match directoras the person chargedwith making us happy, satisfyingall kinds of individual needsand creature comforts, the personto complain to when somethingdoesn't go well and theperson who is personally responsiblefor every detail (makethat problem) that occurs duringthe match.The fact that the Area matchdirector is an unpaid volunteerwho contributes a year of emotion,energy, time, talent, andsupposedly unlimited personalresources appears for the mostpart to be one of the best-keptsecrets of the sport.It became clear to me whilelistening to small talk beforethe workshop officially got underway that the collectivemind, body, and soul of thematch directors assembled forthe workshop is dedicated tocreating a memorable USPSAArea Championship series.ABOUT THE MATCH DIREC-TOR WORKSHOPThe Area Championships,having grown in popularity and1997 USPSA AREA CHAMPIONSHIPSprestige, have become morethan the traditional "big" clubshooting contests desigmed asspecialty attractions from a fewyears ago. The responsibilitiesof Area match directors haveincreased exponentially withthe growing popularity of practicalshooting contests.Today, one in seven USPSAmembers competes in at leastone area championship. Together,the eight Area Championshipsprovide a competitivevenue for some 2500 members,more than three times the numberthat can be accommodatedat both the Open and LimitedNationals. USPSA PresidentAndy Hollar has often statedthat he can see no reason whythe Area Championshipsshould not eclipse the NationalHome of the only FULL-ALITO self-resetting target!4IN• MoirARE YOUI SERIOUS?$810 ett%i LoNtIrlental US. 500 &melt hard steel, bullet proof re5et linkage and a 'Won- guararae,The Clarks, the Nowlins, the Miculeks and John Shaw all maketheir living in the shooting industry. They are serious about whatthey do. That's why they bought our targets. When you want thebest built, most innovative targets, call us. We're serious.Mike Gibson Manufacturingmatches in staging and popularity.The 1997 Area Match DirectorWorkshop, the third oneconducted by USPSA, was agathering of the incoming Areamatch directors and nationaladministrators. The success ofthe workshop depended on theexploration of policy issues,match management skills, andthe exchange of information ina collegiate atmosphere. Managementand leadership conceptswere reviewed on the firstmorning of the workshop; thenmatch planning exercises, goalstatements, budgets, and timelinesare compared area byarea. Guest presenters sharedinformation ranging from howto negotiate deals with thematch hotel to how to avoid3554 N. 39th Street • Boise, Idaho 83703208-368-9878 • Toll Free 888-POPPER1 (888-767-7371) • Fax 208-368-9882MarchlApril 1997 Page 25

stats computer problems.USPSA staff members outlinedadministrative services thatmatch directors have availableto them from the office andwhat each of the championshipsmay expect from theUSPSA sponsor program.Summed up, the bond ofleadership formed betweenArea match directors duringthe workshop goes a long waytoward unifying the USPSAArea Championship shootingcontests nationally. It is themost effective way USPSA canhelp your match director bringyou a first class championship.THE 1997 AREA MATCH DI-RECTORSPhysically there were nolook-alikes at the workshop.Height, weight ranges, hairstyles and dress characterizedthe diversity found within thissport, though in other waysthese Area match directorshave a lot in common.The 1997 Area match directorsare generally B-class competitors,although one holds aMaster classification. "A" and"D" classifications were alsorepresented. With one exception,each of the match directorshas been a USPSA memberfor some 10 years.The ages of the match directorsrange from the mid-thirtiesto the mid-fifties. Most are marriedand generally find theirfamilies to be supportive oftheir match directing responsibilities.Two admit that theirwives actually do much of theorganizational work for theirchampionship.The Area 3 match director,Larry Bullock, and the Area 4match director, Keith Milberger,are also USPSA directors.Jim Hutchinson, Area 5, is theIndiana section coordinator,and Brian McCormick, Area 1,is the Oregon section coordinator.Four of the Area match directorsare also enrolled in theNROI Range Master program:Brian McCormick, Area 1; JimHutchinson, Area 5; MilesCheatham, Area 6; and MikeMartin, Area 8.When asked what attractedthem to USPSA competition,every match director used theword "fun." Several expandedon the word and wrote "funshooting," "fun competition,"and "it's the fun and it's thechallenge." From what theysay, fun may be the primaryagenda theme of the USPSA1997 Area Championshipmatches.TRENDS FOR 1997Most of the 1997 AreaChampionships, because ofrange and volunteer staff limitations,will have to limit thechampionship to a three-daySend forFREE CATALOGVisa - MasterCard - UPS C.O.D.DAVE ZIMMERMANTARGET BARNP.O. BOx 352454Toledo, OH 43635-24541-800-378-7675 (PIN # 0175)E110Bullet Co. Inc.Master DistributorTarget Supplier to the '95 & '96 USPSA Nationals & '95 & '96 NRA Bianchi CupOFFICIAL IPSC & NRA TARGETS111101 D & JMATCH GRADE BULLETSTarget # Price Each 1_00 501) n1).0 Bullet Style Price/M Bullet Style Price/MIPSC TanNVhite Back 590 540 490 9mm-115FMJ $50.50 38S-115FMJHYP $42.50NRA D-1 . . • Tan Cardboard 65c 600 550 9mm-115JHP 56.50 38S-125FMJ/TJ 54.75Practice Pin • • White Cardboard 25c 200 150 9mm-122LTC 26.50 38S-125FMJHYP 42.50B-2 Paper Bullseye 70 9mm-124FMJ 51 50 38S-135FMJ 52.50B-3 Paper Bullseye 70 9mm-124FMJ/TJ 54.75 38S-150FMJ 53.50B-21 XFS . Pace Silhouette 46c 430 400 9mm-125LRN 26.50 385-150LSWC 28.00B-21-E Cardboard Florida 90c 850 800 9mm-147LRN 28.00 38S-160LRN 30.00B-27 FS Police Silhouette 460 430 400 lOmm-155LRN 30,00 38S-160I_SWC 30.00B-29 Police Silhouette 90 80 lOmm-175LSWC 31.00 44-240LSWC 37.50B-30 Police Silhouette 30c 260 250 lOmm-180FMJ 75.00 44-300LTFP 45.00B-34 Police Silhouette 120 110 lOmm-200FMJ 77 50 45-175LSWC 31.50B-60 Paper Thug 440 390 370 lOmm-200LTC 33.50 45-185LSWC 32.50FBI-O FBI Silhouette 400 360 340 lOmm-220LTC/TJ 36.50 45-200LSWC 33.50FBI-IP-1 FBI Bullseye so 38R-125LRN 26.50 45-225LTC 35.00OH-PT Paper Ohio 440 390 37c 38R-148LDEWC 28.00 45-230FMJ 79.50Pesters Tan, Black, White, Blue per/M $3.25 38R-148LSWC 28.00 45-230LRN 35.00SPECIAL . . . Tan Pesters, Case of 45,000 $130.00 38R-158LRN 30.00 45-250LRNFP 36.50Patching Tape Tan, 3/4'' x 60 yd. $2.00 38R-158LSWC-K 30.00 45-255LSWC 37.00Patching Tape Tan, 2" x 60 yd. $3.95Page 26 MarchlApril 1997

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match of 250+ competitors dependingon local resources. Theexception is Area 3 which plansto accommodate all applicants.You'll see more of the AreaChampionships filling up early.Some area shooters may not getto shoot in their championshipunless they plan ahead. Registerearly.You'll see more accommodatingsquadding schedules. Sevenof the eight championships reportedthat their match will besquadded to run shootersthrough the entire course of firein a single day or less.Each match director is planninga "headliner" or featurecourse of fire as a match signature.Although they bragged uptheir ideas during workshopbreaks, they became secretivewhen pressed for the details oftheir pet project. It looks likeyou'll have to be present to getthese treats.PIS.,INT OljUJCINGPRCI GRIPTHE ONLY GRIP ENHANCER MADE FOR THE SHOOTING SPORTS"Pro Grip is the best product for action shooting, a mustproduct for every shooters bag. The perfect grip"Todd JarrettNot all Area match directorswill be mailing match booksprior to the match. Four of theeight MDs said that they wouldmail match books to competitorsand four said they woulddistribute them at match registration.Prizes were a hot topic of discussionfor 1997 Area Championships.Match directors reportthat the effort, time and moneyto work up prize tables equalsthat of managing the balance ofthe event. The trend seems tobe for match managers to staymore closely focused on theshooting contest. Some of themare exploring alternatives tothe prize table, such as cashpayback formulas, drawings,and/or reduced entry fees. On alist of priority interests developedby the workshop group,the importance of prizes barelymade the list at 23rd out of 26topics.KEEPS HANDS DRY- NOT STICKY OR TACKY- CLEAN, SAFE & EFFECTIVEDOES NOT COME OFF ON GUN OR CLOTHES"I' ve finally found a product conveniently packagedthat works better than rosin or chalk"Jerry BarnhartMost of the Area Championshipsreported that they will beseeking IPSC Level 2 sanctionfor the 1997 matches. For theshooter, this is a subtle but importantrecognition that they,as well as the match, are partof a world confederation of competitiveshooters.For the past three years,Andy Hollar, as the U.S. RegionalDirector, has worked towardeasing the perceivedstress between USPSA andIPSC. Nick Alexakos, who waselected IPSC president in 1996,has a similar goal. The interestin IPSC sanction of the USPSAArea Championships can be attributedto the stimulus inspiredby Dino Evangelinos'presence and presentation atthe workshop.USPSA Area Championshipsare shooting contestswhere 25 percent of the NationalChampionship slots, 16Open and 16 Limited for eachArea, are earned in a regionalcompetitive environment. Besidesthis important consideration,remember that theUSPSA championship shootingcontests are conducted by volunteerleadership and staff.Their contributions in maintaininga national amateurshooting program are to becommended and appreciated.Creating the USPSA AreaMatch Director Workshop underscoresthe importanceUSPSA officers and directorsplace on providing resource andtraining opportunities to supportyour shooting program.Good shooting.Don't let your grip fail in the heat of competition USE:PHONEFAX ORWRITE,KRUNCH PRODUCTS INC.571E1E1 SYCAMOREWASHINGTON, MI 480E14S10-7E15-5350DEALER & DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRIES WELCOMEENHANCERII IIIUNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONAL_Page 28MarchlApril 1997

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The following information was collectedfrom questionnaires filled outduring match registration at the 1996USPSA Nationals.OPEN Nationals1. Jerry BarnhartGun: Colt/STICaliber: .38 SuperSights: Bushnell HoloSightAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 124gr jacketedPowder: IMRHolster: BianchiGunsmith: Wilson Gun Shop2. Todd JarrettGun: Para-Ordnance P-38Caliber: .38 SuperSights: Bo-MarAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 125gr jacketedPowder: IMRHolster: SafarilandGunsmith: Blake Gann3. Jethro DionisioGun: CaspianCaliber: .38 SuperSights: SightronAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 125gr jacketedPowder: HodgdonHolster: BianchiGunsmith: LimCat CustomGUNS & GEAR OF THE TOP 164. Joe KesslerPowder: WinchesterGun: STI 2011Holster: BianchiCaliber: .38 SuperGunsmith: Tony KiddSights: C-More8. Bruce PiattAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050 Gun: CaspianBullet: 115gr jacketedCaliber: .38 SuperPowder: AccurateSights: C-MoreHolster: SafarilandAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Gunsmith: Benny HillBullet: 125gr jacketed5. JoJo VidanesPowder: WinchesterGun: CaspianHolster: BianchiCaliber: .38 SuperGunsmith: Nowlin ManufacturingSights: C-More9. Tawn ArgerisAmmo. Loaded on Dillon 1050 Gun: STUSpringfield CustomBullet: 125gr jacketedCaliber: 9x23Powder: VihtaVuori OySights: AimpointHolster: SafarilandAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Gunsmith: JV DynamicsBullet: 115gr jacketed6. Henning WallgrenPowder: VihtaVuori OyGun: EAA Gold Custom Holster: SafarilandCaliber: .38 SuperGunsmith: Springfield CustomSights: Aimpoint10. Jamie CraigAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050 Gun: CaspianBullet: 123gr jacketedCaliber: .38 SuperPowder: AccurateSights: C-MoreHolster: SafarilandAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Gunsmith: Fact./Amadini Custom Bullet: 130gr jacketed7. Merle EdingtonPowder: WinchesterGun: StrayerNoigt Infinity Holster: BianchiCaliber: .38 SuperGunsinith: Craig Custom Ltd.Sights: C-More11. Rob LeathamAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050 Gun: Springfield/SV EXF'Bullet: 124gr jacketedCaliber: 93(23Edge (ej) - to gain advantage.STI EDGELimited?... well, maybe.Touch the magic.1111114141/4., INTERNATIONAL )1NIIIMMIll.eEmail: www.STI-GUNS.comSTI International12108-A Roxie DriveAustin TX 78729(800) 959-8201(512) 250-0841FAX (512) 250-0926Page 32 MarchlApril /997

Sights: Aimpoint Ammo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Ammo: Loaded on Dillon 1050 Bullet: 200gr jacketedBullet: 135gr jacketed Powder: Not specifiedPowder: VihtaVuori Oy Holster: SafarilandHolster: Safariland Gunsmith: EGW/GannGunsmith: Springfield Custom 3. Mike Voigt12. Mike Voigt Gun: StrayerNoigt InfinityGun: Strayer/Voigt Infinity Caliber: .40S&WCaliber: .38 Super Sights: Bo-MarSights: C-More Ammo: Loaded on Dillon pressAmmo: Loaded on Dillon press Bullet: 180gr NosierBullet: 115gr Nosier Powder: VihtaVuori OyPowder: VihtaVuori Oy Holster: SafarilandHolster: Safariland Gunsmith: Mike VoigtGunsmith: Mike Voigt 4. Frank Garcia13. Matt BurkettGun: StrayerNoigt InfinityGun: STI 2011Caliber: .40S&WCaliber: .38 SuperSights: AimpointAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 130gr jacketedPowder: VihtaVuori OyHolster: SafarilandGunsmith: Not named14. Doug KoenigGun: ColtCaliber: 9m CompSights: GilmoreAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1000Bullet: 125gr jacketed SierraPowder: VihtaVuori OyHolster: SafarilandGunsmith: EGW15. Greg WayGun: StrayerNoigtCaliber: .38 SuperSights: C-MoreAmmo: Loaded on Dillon pressBullet: JacketedPowder: VihtaVuori OyHolster: BianchiGunsmith: Wayne Bergquist Custom16. Mike DigennaroGun: StrayerNoigtCaliber: .38 SuperSights: C-MoreAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 124gr jacketedPowder: Not specifiedHolster: BianchiGunsmith: Millennium CustomLIMITED Nationals1. Jerry BarnhartGun: Colt/SVCaliber: .40S&WSights: Bo-MarAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 180gr Hornady XTPPowder: HodgdonHolster: BianchiGunsmith: Wilson Gun Shop2. Todd JarrettGun: Para-Ordnance P-16Caliber: .40S&WSights: Bo-MarThe"MELTDOWN"By CLARK CUSTOM GUNS, INC.Meltdown" on Spnngtield Armory CharnponPictured above writs optional S & Ahardwood gnps.Not Just AnotherDehom Job!• Trigger job wth aluminum match trigger• Clark Commander hammer• Extended tactical thumb safety• Low mounted Clark Carry sights or WilsonCombat Nite-Eyes• Reliability package• Beveled mag well & lowered election port• King grip safety• Reverse recoilspring plug• Clark's BIGBUSHINGMeltdown-771e "edgeless" dehorn job! LimitedQuantitiesin stock& ready to shipa •Built on Caspian 2nd GenerationHi-Cap Frame• Extra Hi-Cap Mags available for $85• Price includes Red Buff or Scope Dr. mountAdd $165 for C-MoreDealer inquiries welcome.V=1.1aFfferCUSTOM GUNS, INC.Sights: Bo-MarAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: 180gr jacketedPowder: HodgdonHolster: HellwegGunsmith: StrayerNoigt5. Merle EdingtonGun: StrayerNoigt InfinityCaliber: .40S&WSights: Bo-MarAmmo: Loaded on Dillon 1050Bullet: JacketedPowder: HodgdonHolster: BianchiGunsmith: SVfrony Kidd6. Brian EnosGun: StrayerNoigt InfinityMEMBER AMERICAN PISTOLSMITH GUILDDept. F • 336 Shootout Ln. • Princeton, Louisiana 71067(318) 949-9884 • Fax 1-318-949-9829MarchlApril / 997 Page 33

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BORN IN THE USA TO SHOOT IPSC IN ASIAby Jonathan M. Umfleet, TY-25563Because of my job in internationalsales, I found myselfplanning another trip to Asia,traveling through Australia,the Philippines, and Singapore.I thought about trying to scheduleanother international IPSCshoot, but my trip was in lessthan 30 days and that didn'tgive me enough time to get allthe details worked out. Besides,I told myself, I wanted to travelas lightly as possible, and thatmeant leaving my holster, magpouches, belt, and earmuffs athome. No shooting for this trip.At the last minute, I calledUSPSA in Sedro Woolley fromthe airport in LA and asked fora contact name and phone numberof the IPSC section in Australia.I thought to myself thatat least I could contact someonedown under and talk to himabout guns. The contact was inthe Sydney area, so when Ilanded in Sydney, I called fromthe airport. I tried severaltimes, but there was no answer."Good try," I told myself."Maybe next time."Perth, on the western side ofthe country, was my destinationin Australia. I arrived on aSaturday, settled into my hotelroom and thought that I mightbe able to call up a gun shopand buy a Tanfoglio T-shirt (Ilike to collect them). As I wassearching in the Yellow Pagesunder the heading of "Guns", Iwas amazed to find a listing for"Maddington PracticalShooter," and couldn't pass upmaking a call. Once again, Ihad no illusions of grandeur—Ijust wanted to talk to anotherIPSC shooter and maybe buy aT-shirt or a bumper sticker.FRAIVIEOSAVEGUIDE ROD SYSTEMt6r. Outside Recool CushionInside Recoil Cushion._Re-designed Guide Rod System.ATIONAL PATENTS APPLIED FOR —PE-DESIGNEDRi).0 HEADGovernment 5" One & Two PieceOLIMIDE [(At,lvv/Spring Plug, wt. 1.5 I 5 oz.) - S35.00frit the 6.1(771 ( 1, •Commander 4 1/4" TWo PieceRrent of Confre.h(w/Spring Plug) — 36.00Officers Model Kit — 48.75Extra Long 6" TVvo Piece (vv/Spring Plug( — 37.00Heavy TUngsten 5" One Piece (wt. +3.200 oz.I - 70.00Light Weight 5" One Piece (wt. o.ses oz.t — 40.00Standard Spring Plug w/Hole (wt. 0.200 oz.) — 3.50Reverse Spring Plug w/Shoulder (wt. 0_297 oz.) - 14.00STI/SV Spring Plug (wt. 0.330 oz.) — 15.00Tungsten Standard Spring Plug 'wt. 0.690 oz — 40.00Tungsten STI/SV Spring Plug (wt. 0.900 oz.} — 50.00Recoil Cushion, Pkg. of 6 (3 Inside 3 Outside) — 6 00.ADD $3.50 FOR SHIPPING & HAAN:JUNGIliernb. of Arnerl,en Pl.folernith Guild 6 AroM.G.Hemagunrwr ChM:. *ODJOSEPH E. COMINOWvrA,. 7 t•CAL ■LAPHV C °WIPE 7 I 7 K.3N WEAPONSNSIDE EUSFP,624 CHERRY ROAD • SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13219-2342PHONE/FAX: 315-4E1B-4259 • I-SOO-457-7512 (Orders)for A Brochure Send S2.00 Dealers Send FFL tt VISA & MasterCard Accepted on OrdersI called the number and gota hold of a gentleman by thename of Peter Orr. I explainedthat I was an IPSC shooterfrom the States. He asked if Ihad brought my gun and, sadly,I explained that I hadn't. Hesaid his club was having amatch the next day and that Iwas welcome to borrow his gun.He stated that if I didn't breakhis gun, he wouldn't break myleg. That's an equitable arrangementif I ever heard one!He loaned me his Para-Ordnance.45 and a Hellweg holster.The holster wasn't thecompetition version we see inthe States, it was a "bush" holster.Real Aussies don't use tacticalholsters; they use holstersmade for the outback.The match consisted of fivestages and a minimum of 76rounds. Stage One was DownlineStandards. This consistedPUTS RECOIL CUSHIONSBETWEEN THE FRAME & IMPACTPOINTS OF THE SLIDEPREVENTS FRAMEISSLIDE DAMAGEFOR ALL 1911 STYLE MODELS* * * * *ACC- '14_1-RAILCOLT • SPRINGFIELD • CASPIANPARA ORD. • STI • SV• ALI. 191 1 COPIESBROWNING HI-POWER SMITH & WESSONA Patented slide ondframe lighlen lag systemwhich improves accuracyond mechanical 1ex-honingGNP your gun that soltd one?mete feeling! It won't shootloose like the current rnelhodol bendtng. squeezing ond peening• moslerCard & VISA Accepted• Deolers Send FRDeveloped ond Palented byaob Krorger, MasPer GururnahACC-U-RAIL: 1911 Style PistolsACC-U-RAIL: Smith & Wesson/Browning HI-PowerExtra SlideExtra FramePre-Bent Jobs & Low Top Bail Frames: ST1/SV FramesExtra Set of RailsShipping & HandlingTOM WALLACE & JOE COMINOW113 PULASKI STREET • SYRACUSE, NT 132041-800457.7512 IOrders) • SHOP: PHONE/fAX- 315-422-64021.4$215.00250.00150.00125.0035.0035.0012.50Marchl April 1997 Page 37

of several strings fired fromfour different positions at onetarget for a total of 24 rounds.Stage Two was also a 24-round stage, a challenging fieldcourse representing a houseclearingsituation which requiredseveral different shootingpositions. This was my favoritestage, even though I hadone miss.Stage Three was anotherfield course. The starting positionrequired you to be seatedwith your feet on a stool, withyour legs crossed, and withyour gun several feet away.There were three windows toshoot through and a total ofseven paper targets. This was afun course.Stage Four was a speedshoot that required a total ofeight shots at four targets. Youshot each target once tlru-oughone port and then you shotweak-hand-only through an-other port with one shot oneach target.Stage Five was another interestingspeed shoot withthree paper targets to shoot,each significantly obscured bysome no-shoots. The catch onthis one was that you wereshooting from a bathtub.Two shooters at this matchgave the best demonstration ofrevolver shooting at an IPSCmatch that I had ever seen.They were quite impressivewith their reloading abilities.I finished the match and Ididn't break Peter's gun so I escapedwith my legs still intact.Overall, it was a good matchand they were a great bunch ofshooters to spend a Sundaywith. It was fun, entertaining,and good to have the smell ofgunpowder coursing throughmy body.A matter of interest were thegun laws in Australia whichspecifically state that you cannothave two guns of the sametype. If you have a Colt .45, youare only allowed to have one, sothere are no back-up guns incase yours breaks at a match.You could tell that these guyswere dedicated. They didn'thave access to standard bulkmanufactured IPSC targets, sothey had to pre-cut the targetsand trace the outlines for thescoring areas with a pen.The next stop on my journeywas to the city of Cebu in thePhilippines. Again, I had no expectationsof shooting or eventouching a gun. Fortunately forme, however, I have a businesscontact that luiows I am a firearmsenthusiast. He told methat I should meet a friend ofhis who was also into guns. Iwas interested in at least meetingthis person and talking tohim about the local gun laws.Lhettbac cao, ©taw :,[itil, [thy utBeforeAfterMakes ALL your brass guage like factoryammunition after proper reloading.CasE-ProAvailable In: 45 Win Mag. 45 Auto 44 Mag/44 Spl, 40 S+W (includes10mm & 9x25mm) 357 Mag/38 Sp1,38 Super. 9mm (includes 9x19,9x21. 9x23). Special order calibers available.Only $465.00wan your choice of Die SetAdditional Die Sets are $175.00So rugged it comes with anUnlimited Lifetime Guaronteel382 BALM COURTWOOD DALE, IL 60191630-766-7373Page 38 MarchlApril 1997

We went to William's officeand made the usual businessintroductions and got straightto the business at hand—guns!I was delighted to discover thatWilliam was the treasurer forthe Cebu Pistol and Rifle Association(CPRA), the club thathad hosted the Level 4 Australasiamatch the month beforeI arrived. He offered totake me out to the range onSaturday. How could I refuse?Since the CPRA owns a Dillon1050, they can reload asfast as they can shoot. I especiallylike this idea since I'mpresident of a gun club in Oregon.(I think we should buy a1050 and keep it in the houseof the club president.)As we were in the office talkingabout gun laws, I found outthat the Philippines has a nationalcarry permit. I was justabout to ask a silly questionabout how often he carries agun, when I turned around andone of his business associatesproduced a Beretta .380 fromthin air. As I turned back toWilliam, he had a .45 with aCaspian frame, Springfieldslide, and Bar-Sto barrel in hishands. I chuckled and thoughtabout how much I liked thePhilippines.When Saturday camearound, I showed up with themistaken impression that wewere just going to go out andshoot a few rounds for the funof it. William stated that someof the stages from the Australasiamatch were still set up.We were going to have our ownpersonalized match! He had anextra belt, mag pouches, holster,and earmuffs. We proceededto the range and each ofus shot a few of the stages a fewtimes each. We shot for abouttwo hours, trading off betweenthe Caspian .38 and compensatedColt 70 Series in .45 caliber.The CPRA employs individualsto brass and tape tarRE COMPROMISE IS NEVER AN OPTION !gets which made the shootingeven more enjoyable.I thoroughly enjoyed myselfin Australia and the Philippines.In fact, this whole tripwas a lesson in how to be in theright place at the right time. Ihadn't planned for any shooting,but I shot on Sunday andon the next Saturday in two differentcountries. One of thethings that always strikes me ishow generous and graciousother shooters are. They alwaysroll out the red carpet and treatyou like a king. In most cases,I prefer the company of shootersover any business contacts.Many thanks to Peter andWilliam. Any time either of youtwo guys are in Oregon, give mea call!UNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATION• •The exclusiveULTRA Ultimate LTD "in .40 SW as used byCEM ESTEBAN to winthe 1996 Hawaii State !PSCLimited ChampionshipSuperComps a'CUSTOM SHOPSERVICESby FREEDOM FIREARMS0CaspicyjInfernalforlolS189-250 • HyperComps(808) 526-GUNS. 526-4867AUAHI BUSINESS CENTER661 AUAHI STREET, SUITE 200HONOLULU. HAWAII. U.S.A. 96813COO or gond nom* sor1 roldrors rolo", 0,0 ,,r^.,,,,,r0C"'".E 'Orr• •nr, Moo Oro • ■MarchlApril 1997Patje

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it to be a backup to my NovakcustomizedColt Commanderfor defensive duties as well. Sofar I am very pleased with it,especially considering the retailprice of $575. It isn't as perfectas the Les Baers I've handled,but it's a lot closer to "justright" than any of the last threeColts I've bought. In fact, it's upthere with SIGs and USPs interms of quality.When I first hauled the Kimberto the range, my first worrywas would it work. A defensivegun must go bang every time,and it's nice if a match pistoldoes too. After a thousandrounds of lead SWC's, RN andFP's, Federal and Remingtonhollow points and severalbrands of generic ball, I've hadfive jams. Four of these wereclearly related to the issue slidestop not working with two ofFISSFmy Wilson-Rogers magazines marginal luck with these conversionsand this magazine inand occurred with Federal Hydra-Shoks.The slide stop was particular with all of my guns,pushed out of the frame by the so I have to blame the magazinefor this problem.magazine follower after firingthe last round, which jammed The Kimber's sights lookedthe slide. Replacing the slide good to me from the moment Istop with a Wilson slide stop saw a photo of the pistol.cured the problem.McCormick designed them, andThe slide stop that came on I think they are very, very nice.the Kimber protruded into the Both are plain black and wellmagazine well about .003" more serrated. I wouldn't mind havinga dot on the front (anythingthan the Wilson. I suspect thatis why it was pushed out of the to put my focus in the rightframe when it made contact place!) but I was thankful thewith the follower. I had no rear was plain. Dots there distractme.problems with the issue magazinewith the Kimber slide stop, The front sight is a modifiedso I can't fault Kimher for this. ramp that doesn't get caught onThe fifth jam happened on things, but it presents a greatthe last round (a lead SWC) sight picture. It is .110" widefrom an old and rather junky and there is a lot of light visiblemagazine that had been retrofittedwith a Wilson-Roger rear sight is sloped backaround it in the rear notch. Theeight round follower. I've had slightly to prevent glare. TheS&A®FULL PARA-MAG GUIDE'One piece Mag Guide& Main Spring HousingIncreases magazine opening by 50%for quicker reloadsNo edges to impede reloadingStainless or Blue, Flat or Arched20 LPI fully defined checkeringWill fit old & new P14'sMinimal Frame ModificationsMounts solidly to frameIncreases length 1/4" forgreater recoil controlNO WELDING!!Retail $95.95 + $5.00 S&H711140kLEXAtsiDER , inc"EZ FIT HI-GRIP" Safety Retail $34.95 + $5.00 S&H250 FITTING1RADIUS, AVAILABLE IN STANDARD OR "PALMSWEL"'"EZ FIT" JIG Retail $16.50CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-SA2-1911PO. BOX 4%208 • GARLAND,TX USA 75049-6208 • FAX 1-972-840-6176 • INTERNATIONAL 1-972-840-3665Page 42 MarchlApril 1997

slope does make it a bit harderto lower the hammer with thethumb. While I wouldn't mindthe notch being a bit deeper,this might be the nicest set offixed sights I've seen. The sightpicture is about as good as aBo-Mar and the rear sight is almostas snag free as the Novaklow mount on my Commander.The front sight is dovetailedinto the slide and should stayput, unlike the staked one onmy newest Colt. In a real strokeof genius, they have cut therear sight cut to be compatiblewith a Bo-Mar installation. Youhave to mill more metal off, anddrill and tap a hole, but you canconvert the Kimber to a Bo-Marlow mount if you want. Eventhe rear dovetail is the same.The sights were well regulatedfor windage, althoughthey shoot a little low for mewith most loads. I'm used tofixed sights being a lotfurther off, but since Iplan to put a Bo-Maron the pistol, I'm notgoing to bother filingon the front sight.My next concernwas the trigger pull.The Kimber was usable,but not the crispfour pounds that I like.In these days of litigation,we may neveragain see factory gunswith four pound triggers,but a friend didtell me that anotherKimber he handledhad an exceptionaltrigger pull. My Kimbercame in at about5.5 pounds with a fairamount of creep, whichis about what I'vefound on the Smithsemi-autos and theHeckler & Koch USPsI've used. Most, but notall, SIGs have been awee bit better. However, theKimber was certainly betterthan the last few Colts, Parasand Springfields I've handled.After the first range trip, Idecided to detail strip the Kimberand see what was needed toimprove the trigger. I found thehammer to have nicely polishedsquare hooks and that the seartip was not only well finished,it had a proper breakawaystoned as well. The sear's foot,however, had a layer of thematte black oxide that coats therest of the pistol. This is a nicedurable finish, but in my mindit is a bit on the rough side forsears. It was an easy job tocarefully stone it off.In the frame, I found thecuts for the trigger also deeplycoated with the matte black oxidefinish, so I spent a few minutespolishing some of it out ofthe cuts before reassemblingSITZEROANIINAft/001E11 ilifORE!zarwnwitiReliability,Accuracy, and Affordability. Threevery good reasons to offer your customers Zeronew ammunition. reloads and bullets. Dependable Zero bulletsand ammunition are available in a wide range of handgun calibres (.38,9mm, .357, .44 and .45) in a wide range of proven designs—from roundnoseto vds, jacketed and unjacketed. And all at a price your customer canafford. Gall our toll-free number today for more information. 1-800-545-9376.PO. Box t188—Cullman. AL 35056-t1138.the pistol. I put in a Wilsontrigger and arched mainspringhousing (arched ones fit myhand better) out of personalpreference. The McCormickcomposite trigger is really nice,as is the flat, checkered, compositemainspring housing thatcame with the pistol, but I prefermetal parts. I used the Wolff19-pound mainspring that wasalready in the Wilson housingrather than the heavier 22-pound mainspring a Kimberrep told me they use in theirpistol.I was very pleased with myhalf-hour of work. Only a smallhint of creep remained and thepull had dropped to a pleasingfour pounds. I wouldn't want itany lighter for a defensive gun.The creep is in the takeup portionof the pull, so I probablydidn't completely smooth outthe frame cuts for the trigger.MarchlApril 1997 Page 43

The work I did was simpleenough for most any 1911 aficionadoto undertake and, happily,it didn't involve using specialtools, buying expensiveparts or doing tricky work withstones.The Kimber is pretty welldehorned, though the undersideof the trigger guard and theejection port, which is loweredand flared back, have somesharp edges. Another 15 minuteswith a jeweler's file andcold blue took care of them.Compared to Colts that haveleft me bleeding and blistered,the Kimber is pretty good, althoughNovak's carry bevelpackage is a lot nicer.The mag well has a 45-degreebevel, not as good in mymind as the 60-degree one Novakdid on my Commander, butit is beveled around most of themag well, so it is better than aEVOLUTION/://ACompetition Quality Semi-Auto & LongRange Bolt Guns designed for & by The World's TopIPSC, IHMSA, and Tham Challenge WinnersWe are primary manufacturers of benchquality rifles, barrels & receivers.Colt. Unfortunately, the front ofthe well isn't beveled, so I spenta couple more minutes on itwith a file, breaking what hadbeen a sharp edge.The magazine release is a bitlonger than issue, which I don'tlike. It isn't as exaggerated asrace-gun stuff, but I prefer theColt issue release. I'm lefthanded,however, and the Kimberrelease may be more to theliking of the right-handed.The grip safety is a beavertailthat has been built up, ensuringthat it will be fully depressedno matter how you gripthe pistol. Initially I thought itoverdone, but I found it doesn'tbother me after all. I've neverhad trouble depressing the gripsafety, even with my highthumb grip, but a lot of peoplewill welcome this feature. Thegrip safety is a high-grip design,but not quite as high asHome of the "CROSS CANYON RIFLE"tretMake your bolt gun or AR 15 shoot like a bench rifle.Try our Grand Master barrels and trued receivers.Call direct to the Custom Shop (208) 983-0494P.O. Box 154, White Bird, Idaho 83554the Brown; Kimber uses theBrown cut rather than the Wilson/Clark.The thumb safety is extendedand well shaped butisn't ambidextrous. I put on aBrown tactical safety thatworks on both sides.The slide-to-frame fit isquite good as is the rear barrelfit. The bushing can be removedby hand and is comparable infit to the Colts I've used.This Kimber pistol is veryaccurate. From 25 yards, shootingprone, everything I've triedin it will stay in the black of anNRA 25-yard pistol target. Federal230 gr. Hydra-Shoks willgroup about two inches whilecast lead H&G #68's over 5.4grains of WW231 will do thesame. I'm not a particularlygreat shot, either.Curiously, the firing pin stopis in so tight I can't get it out,though it should be possible todrift it out after I remove therear sight. The stop should beremovable by hand, however, asit is important to clean the extractorwhich, on the Kimber,has more tension than any 1911I've seen. The Kimber's ejectoris extended, but not as much asa Commander ejector.Frames, barrels and slidesare made from forgings. Kimbersays their parts are machinedto tighter tolerancesthan other 1911s using computer-aideddesign and machiningequipment. The pistol iswell finished and coated with amatte black oxide finish I findattractive. It seems durable sofar. A few hundred presentationshaven't hurt it, anyway.The round portions of the slideand frame were bead blasted.The Kimber eschews the firingpin block of the Series 80Colt and Para. There is a fulllengthguide rod. I had not ex-KIMBER continued on page 49.Page 44 MarchlApril 1997

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KIMBER continued from page 44.pected to like the rubber grips,but I do. They don't wraparound the frontstrap and actuallyhave a cutout for an ambisafety, but they did need to betrimmed to clear the Brownthumb safety.My Kimber Custom is one offour models of 1911s Kimberplans to make, but it is the ordyone being delivered at present.There will be a polished, bluedversion of my gun called theCustom Royal, a stainless steelmodel called the Custom Stainlessand lastly, a polished blueGold Match Kimber with Bo-Mar sights. The new modelsprobably won't show up untillate 1996 or early 1997. Theprices are $575 for the Custom,$650 for the Custom Stainless,$715 for the Custom Royal and$925 for the Gold Match withthe Bo-Mar low mount rearsight.Each pistol comes with aplastic storage case and a bushingwrench. The two polishedblue pistols come with woodgrips and a spare magazine, a10-round one in the case of theGold Match. Otherwise, themagazines hold eight rounds.If my Kimber holds up, it isdefinitely a winner. If Kimbermaintains this quality level andprice, Kimber will be a winner,too. Their only problem nowseems to be meeting demand.Kimber VP Wright Van Bruntsaid they had purchased thepartner company that wasmaking their frames and Kimberexpects to ramp up productionsignificantly. That's goodnews for seekers of the gunsmith-free.45.For more information, contactKimber of America, 9039SE Jannsen Road, Clackamas,OR 97015; their phone numberis (800) 880-2418. .411JAMAICA ADDS RANGE OFFICERSby Anthony Johnson, F-21765USPSA continues to spread itswings in the form of 25 newly appointedand certified range officersfrom the Jamaica RifleAssociation (JRA) in Kingston, Jamaica.Months of negotiations betweenthe Jamaica Rifle Association andUSPSA finally culminated in thesuccessful running of a Range OfficerSeminar at the JRA on June29-30, 1996.Conducted by John Hurst, NROIInstructor and USPSA Area 6 Director,this historic and significantoccasion could not have beenmore timely, as the JRA is currentlycelebrating in centenary.The 25 new and enthusiasticRO's all passed the course withflying colors; the lowest score was95 percent. 'These people are serious,"John Hurst wrote in a letterto USPSA President AndyHoliar. "They have reaffiliatedwith IPSC and JR.A has joined theUSPSA as a foreign club.On behalf of Jamaica RegionalDirector Chris Yapp, PracticalPistol Captain Tony Johnson, andall the members who took part inthe seminar, we would like to expressa very warm thank you toJohn Hurst for the very professionalway in which he conductedthe seminar. This is seen as apositive move in the developmentof pistol shooting, not only in Jamaicabut also in the whole Caribbeanregion, which couldultimately lead to us hosting internationalmatches in the future.Again, a big thank you to John.Everyone is looking forward to aLevel 2 seminar in 1997. Wewould like to use this opportunityto acknowledge JR.A's John Leeand his wife, Sharon, who so graciouslyhosted a dinner party attheir Milsborough home for theshooters. We are sure John Hurstis looking forward to samplingmore of our ackee, curry goat, jerkchicken, and unique beverages.See you soon, John.Often, the hest things come in small packages.- SOU RACER - AIEW!z!n!!!!!!!!!!!EriLow PROEILEPrecision Parts for the Serious Shooter - call today!PO.Box 727 Hardwick, VT 0584.1 I-802-472-8263Hi-CAPBUTTONMarch/April 1997 Page 49

THE RANGE MASTER CADRE EXPANDSPERRY WILSONPerry Wilson hails fromWheeling, Ill., in the heart ofthe Northern Illinois Section.He began competitive7pistolshooting, ; withPerry Wilsona bullseyeclub in1983. IntroducedtoIPSC shootingin 1984,he was bothhooked andintimidatedby theshower ofbrass and flying sneakers—holy cow! He was intrigued bythe diversity of courses and thetotally different approaches tothem by the shooters. At theurging of a close friend, Perrybecame a Level 1 range officerKAM-LOK19 1 1 BARREL SYSTEM• ABSOLUTELY the strongest 1911 barrel.• ABSOLUTELY fully supported chambers in all calibers.Retail 51 81"(Dealer Pricing Avail.)• ABSOLUTELY the simplest, non-critical single step frame modification.• ABSOLUTELY the easiest fitting national match bushing.• IDEAL for aluminum frame guns.• IDEAL for the new, higher pressure cartridges on today's market.-WEIS INC.in 1988, but this was only thebeginning.In 1989, Perry became thepresident of the Northern IllinoisShooters Association, a positionhe held for six years. In1991, he became a CRO, attendinga class that reads likea "Who's Who" in USPSA today.The class, which was taught byAndy Holiar, included Jay Worden,now a Range Master; SteveKalamen, currently the Area 5director; and Bill Maund, theUSPSA Assistant Vice President.Perry's match experience includesNorthern Illinois Sectionalsfrom 1990 to 1995, fourArea 5 Championships (he wasco-match director in 1992),match director of the 1995Harold Barrow Classic, 1995and 1996 Nationals range officer,and 1996 Area 5 rangemaster.COMPLETE CATALOG - $2.00MajorCredit CardsAccepted1123 Cherry Orchard • Hamilton, MT 59840 • (406) 961-4392To quote Perry, "The RangeMaster program is one of thetoughest programs I have gonethrough. Not only do you haveto be happy with what you havedone, but you also have to passthe muster with your instructor.By the time you are finished,believe me, you're ready.My instructor, John Wells, isone of the toughest in USPSA,and I feel proud to have passedunder his scrutiny."ROGER BROWNRoger was introduced toUSPSA shooting by his thengirlfriend (now wife) Mary,when she suggested he try thegun range near her home insuburban Chicago. Little didshe know that this was the beginningof an ever-increasinginvolvement with USPSA. Hisfirst club, the Midwest Practi-HIGH STRENGTHSTEEL TARGETSFull Size 'PSC $51.001/2 Size IPSC $14.00Full Size Popper $34.00complete w/base $95.002/3 Size Popper $24.00complete w/base $84.00Custom Plate Machines and othersizes and shapes available. CALL(Plus Freight, FOB. Casper, WY}•All targets constructed of T-1equivalent or better, unlessotherwise requested. T-1 is atrademark of US STEEL CORP,WARNING: Do not shoot targets from closer than15 yards. All persons must wear safety eyewear toprotect from ftying debns. Not for use with centerfirerifles or shotgun slugs.K&S FABRICATION1800 South WashingtonCasper, WY 82601VISA (307) 266-4039 M r• le,CardPage 50March/April 1997

cal ShootersAssociation,was a greatbunch ofpeoplewhich includedJay, Worden and4 Steve Kala-Roger Brownmen.In 1988 his good friend,Perry Wilson, urged him to pickup a timer and try his hand atofficiating. He was hooked, andtook the next available ROclass. He completed his CROclass in December 1990 alongwith Perry, Steve, Jay, and BillMaund.He served on the board of directorsof the Northern IllinoisShooters Association for fouryears. He has also served asvice president, stats officer,safety officer, and match director.He has worked as an RO orCRO at several Illinois Sectionals,been a CRO at the 1992and 1994 Area 5 Championships,the 1995 TennesseeChampionship, and the 1995 Illinois3-Gun. He was also thematch director of the 1995 Area5 Championship. In addition,he has worked as an RO orCRO at five USPSA NationalChampionships.He is interested in the trainingand development of newshooters and range officers.ARNIE CHRISTIANSONArnie was driving down theroad at the gun club one day inOctober 1989 when he noticed agroup of people on the bullseyerange. He was used to peopleshooting there, but the rapidityof the shots was unusual anddidn't sound like bullseye.Upon investigating, he learnedthat they were shooting ipsick(IPSC), and that he was wel-come to givepracticalshooting atry.He retrievedhispre-production Coonan.357 Magnumpistol,Arnie Christiansontwo magazines (all that heowned) and an Uncle Mike'sholster, and ventured out ontothe range. LeRoy Trandem,Minnesota section coordinator,explained the safety rules andthe course of fire called NuevoEl Presidente. About 10 secondsafter the buzzer sounded,he was hooked on the sport; heordered a race gun from a gunsmiththe following morning.After he joined USPSA in1990, one opportunity led to another.He served as a club president,and in 1992 attended aRO seminar in Wisconsin. Oneyear later hewas again inWisconsin totake the CROseminar. Theword spreadthat he waswilling to becomeinvolvedand he wasasked to workat matches. Hewas the rangemaster of theMinnesota Sectionalsin 1993and 1994, andthen steppedup to match directorin 1995and 1996. Hewas also rangemaster for the1996 Area 3Championship.His Nationalsexperienceincluded beingan RO or CRO at the 1994,1995, and 1996 Open Nationalsand the 1996 Limited Nationals.Last year he completed histraining to be an NROI instructorwhile working on his rangemaster certification.Along the way, he has conductednew shooter's orientationclasses and has served notonly as the statistical officer fortwo clubs but as assistant sectioncoordinator as well. Healso got his son hooked on thesport, although he hadn'tcounted on his now 16-year-oldson beating him consistently.He has managed to keep shooting,but not to the level hewould like. Currently, he is a"B" class shooter in both Openand Limited.Do you want to shoot better?THEN SHOOT MORE!And Mullins is ready to help you do itfor less money. Ship us your emptybrass, and we'll not only give you agreat deal on your ammunition, we'llcredit your order for the cost of yourregular ground shipping. That's right,we pay the shipping for your brass tous. Shoot more. Shoot for less.Shoot Mullins IPSC Ammunition."The Authority on IPSC Major"t•MU I LI SAMMUNITION, INC.R- 2 Box 304-K CLINT1 000 VA USA 24228(540) 9296-6772March/April 1997 Page 51

iVi IEDITORcontinued from page 2MATCH FINANCESAt the membership meetingat the 1996 Open Nationalsin Quincy, Ill., the conversationturned to the entry feeand the fact that it had goneup approximately 20 percentfrom the 1995 fee. Many ofthose gathered were surprisedto learn that the match feesfell considerably short of coveringthe cost of the NationalChampionships, even with theincrease.Those questioning the increasebrought up a couple of verygood points. First, it wouldhave been easier for the competitorsto deal with the increasehad the fee increased insmaller amounts over a longerperiod of time. Second, wehave not communicated to themembership the economics ofthe nationals. Few people understandthe cost of producingsuch matches largely becausewe have failed to inform themof the costs.At that time, I promised theattendees that I would publisha breakdown of the coststhat come from an individualmatch fee. Here is that promisedreport. Please rememberthat these are unaudited numbers,and although they are veryr -111Macter CardL _close to the actual income andexpenses experienced at thematches, they are not exact.The chart below shows the incomeand expense for each matchfor each item per competitor.As you can see, producing anational championship qualitymatch is an expensive proposition.Our arrangement withthe fine people in Quincy, Ill.,WE CARRY THE FULL LINE OF TACTICAL FOLDING KNIVES By:BENCHNO *Poe"- l'OLD CTEELFixed Blade and Custom Knives and Automatics available upon request.Call for details and our NEW 1997 CatallogTO ORDER F.A.S. 602 953-1092CALL 12629 N.Tatiun Blvd #164, PHX, AZ 85032 10-5 M.S.TINCOME OPEN LIMITEDMatch Fee 225.00 200.00EXPENSESInsurance 4.17 5.00Lodging: RO's, Staff, Etc. 11.59 43.16Meals: RO's, Staff, Etc. 24.12 22.29Travel: RO's, Staff, Etc. 41.82 37.74Banquet Expense 18.53 30.90Trophies 13.56 9.62Consumables (Targets, Tape, Paint, etc.) 5.02 5.27Competitor Gifts 4.06 4.06Prize Purchases 55.77 37.00Range Expenses (Equip., Prep. & Decoration) 12.78 8.50Range Use Fee (paid to host range) 15.48 10.00RO Expenses (Shirts, "Thank You" Gift) 16.20 14.65Sponsor Expense (Banners, etc.) 18.61 11.74PASA Volunteers 4.76 0.00Office Expenses 2.58 3.29Payroll Expenses (Sedro Woolley support) 5.47 6.56Postage, Freight, Delivery 3.58 3.01Printing and Reproduction 6.78 6.50Equipment Rent (Golf carts, vehicles, etc.) 13.69 8.01Telephone & Other Utilities 0.14 1.19TOTAL EXPENSES PER PERSON 278.71 268.49EXPENSES LESS ENTRY FEES -53.71 -68.49OTHER INCOME (sponsor, banquet tickets, etc.) 24.17 15.29TOTAL MATCH INCOMELESS TOTAL EXPENSES -29.54 -53.20reduces the costs for thematch held at the PASArange, but even there the entryfees fall short of coveringcosts. The money to coverthese excess expenses istaken from the general revenueof the organization, includingmembership dues andmission count.••1111t!Safe NOW...I Pay LATERorotect your enbre colleo-:Jon for less than the priceiiB•uwourip•af one fine firearm.Our deferred payment programmakes it possible toprocect you, valuables nowend spread the cost averfive affordable paymentsCell end ask Tom Dolbowfor detailsWhat have YOU got to lose3001990-2492Sear/tact574.9 N Granite ReefScottsdale, AZ 85250Page 52March/April 1997

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claimed that the felt recoil ismuch less than other combinationsor calibers. Since recoiltolerance is different in each ofus, the best combination iswhat works and feels right toyou, regardless of "conventionarwisdom.The idea of loading the .45 tominor is not new. Some yearsago there were at least twowell-knownshooters whocommonly usedminor .45s, includingat theNationals.My statementwas directedto the beginnergettingRound45 Auto45 Minor9mm Luger38 Super40 S&Wstarted. If he or she did not alreadyhave a gun and had concludedthat minor was the preferredpower level, the 9mmLuger makes the limit handilywith either factory or reloads.My 9mm Government Model isvery easy to shoot, but it doesnot have a compensator.A factor which comes intoplay on the perception of recoilinvolves impulse. Impulse isthe force multiplied by thetime. Thus, on one hand wehave the recoil itself; on theother hand we have the timethe recoil is delivered. See thechart for a comparison.This shows that for equalpower factors, recoil is comparable,especially with the minorcaliber examples. The impulsePF Recoilft-lbs.ImpulseIt-lb-sec.180 5.72 2.65x10-3140 3.53 2.10x10-3140 3.53 1.31x10-3180 6.25 1.81x10-3180 5.34 2.47x10-3is notably different between thetwo minor loads, with the .45seeing its recoil spread over alonger time period.The above calculations alsoshow that the typical heavybullet .40 S&W load really doesgive a slightimprovementover a .45Auto. The im-pulse is slightly lower, correspondingto the recoil which isslightly less.Please note that the impulseI have calculated here is a relativeterm and not absolute. Asmentioned above, impulse isthe force multiplied by thetime. I have used recoil energyin place of force. This does notyield units consistent with theterms derived inTimesec.4.63x10-45.95x10-43.72x10-42.89x1044.63x104true impulse,but it shouldserve for comparison.Trueimpulse wouldhave units of lbsec.The abovecalculationsused an identical gun. Somewill feel more difference thanothers in various guns andloads. It still comes down towhat suits you.U.S.P.S.A./1.P.S.C. OFFICIAL TARGETSOur I.P.S.C. targets are made with a whitebackside and .5cm border. Our exclusivecopyrighted process provides a stiffer,cleaner and lighter product and will notmelt when wet, no 'keyholes' and madefrom virgin materials 'not recycled'."I.P.S.C." TARGETS (Tan/Wht )50/$.59 100/$.53 500/$.49 1000/$.46PATCHING TAPE ROLLS 3/4' X 60 yds. rollOver 2,000 3/4' x1" patchesTAN NEUTRAL1/@ 2.25 • 6/$2.10 • 12J$1.95 • 24/$1.85 • 48/$1.70WHITE1/@3.25 • 6/$3.10 • 12/$2.95 • 24/$2.80 • 48/$2 65BLACK1/@2.85 • 6/$2.65 • 12/$2.55 • 24/$2.40 • 48/$2.25Phone or write for free price sheets & shipping costsCheck, Money Order, C.O.D. ok. No Credit CardsShipping Charges, Additional - California Sales, Add 8.2556 TaxT-M INDUSTRIESA Division of ALCO Target Company2048 Central Avenue, Duarte CA 91010(818) 358-4814 • FAX (818) 301-9084March/April 1997Page 55

HISTORYcontinued from page 8.looks of the Commander hammeron a Government Model tothe standard hammer spur.It was not until somewherein the early 1980s that beavertailsafeties came along. Theymay have been around longer,but that is when they seemed tobecome fashionable, the practicalaspect notwithstanding. Iremember having the narrowstock grip safety beat itself intomy hand hard enough to causebleeding during practice withfull IPSC loads. It was not hammerbite that caused the bleedingbecause the gun had a Commanderhammer. Prolongedshooting would still cause whatlooked to be hammer bite, butit was simply that the smallarea of the stock grip safetywas unable to distribute the recoilforces sufficiently.I have not confirmed thiswith Ross Seyfried, but a storywent around in 1982 or so thatduring preparation for the 1981World Championship he hadexperienced the same problem.As the story goes, he went tothe "name" shooters of that eraand asked them what to do toprevent the bleeding. He wastold that he had to shoot a lotto build up calluses andtoughen the skin. This raisedthe question of what constituteda lot of shooting, for Rosshad, it was claimed, fired some80,000 rounds over a six monthperiod of preparation. Realistically,that is a lot of shooting inanyone's book. The solution wasthe introduction of the beavertailgrip safety around 1981 or1982.As I recall, I first placed abeavertail on one of my gunsabout two weeks before theSteel Challenge match in 1982,and I had some real doubtsabout going into a major matchwith it such a short time laterbecause it had not yet provenitself to me.The grip safety I had beenusing was a drop-in from WilsonCombat, so frame modificationswere not needed. It wassuch an improvement that Ihave several guns with thedrop-in grip safety. Wilson alsooffered a more contouredbeavertail that required framemodification. The guns I wasusing already had platedframes, and I was not anxiousto grind on the fi-ame.Today, the frame-modifyinggrip safeties offer the advantageof allowing a higher grip toaid in controlling recoil. EdBrown was instrumental in allowingthe hand to grip higheron the gun with the introductionof his beavertail. The Wilsonand Brown safeties are stillthe leading safeties.VANDENBERG CUSTOMCOMPETITION • DEFENSE • LAW ENFORCEMENTCUSTOM 1911's • HIGH CAPACITY AND SINGLE COLUMN OPEN AND LIMITEDCOMPLETE CUSTOM SERVICE ON AR-15's870-1100-1187 SHOTGUNS12430 Galveston Rd. B-18 Houston, Tx 77598Ph (713) 480-3180 Fx (713) 480-3189As a direct result of competitivepistol shooting, specificallypractical pistol, we gained improvedsafeties for both thethumb and grip. Some will arguethat the stock thumb safetyis perfectly adequate, and ifthat suits you, there is nothingwrong with that. I used thestock safety for a couple years,but after missing it a coupletimes in matches, I quickly convertedto the extended version.There was also more weakhandshooting back then, somost people opted for the ambidextrousmodel, which was arequisite for left-handers.The replacement barrelsused were almost unanimouslyBar-Sto. There were also fittedColt and military barrels, butthe Bar-Sto barrels were, andare, top of the line. Today, Bar-Sto has considerable competitionfrom other barrel makerssuch as Nowlin and Schuemaim.The type of sights used wereBo-Mar, Micro, or Smith &Wesson. The Micro seems tohave disappeared on the GovernmentModel, as has theS&W. The Bo-Mar is still afirst-class choice, but it facesstiff competition from Novakand other fixed sights as well asfrom a few other adjustablemodels.Mag-well funnels were notavailable. The mag-well openingwas beveled and that wasit.Have we come full circlewith the popularity of Limitedclass? I don't think so. The improvementsand the willingnessof today's shooters to continueexperimenting to find out whatworks while building upon thepast shows that the circle is notclosed. The path remainsstretched out ahead. It is up tous to travel it."itPage 56 March/April 1997

INSIDENROIcontinued from page 9.(This marks the end of stopplates. You still can have aplate as the last shot, but it isno longer a DNF for the stageif the plate does not fall.)12.01 UNSAFE GUN HAN-DLING - Disqualificationfrom the match (see 2.11 (iii))will be invoked in the eventof unsafe gun handling. Examplesof unsafe gun handlingare:(i) If at any time during thecourse of fire, even during afall, or during loading and unloading,or during remedial actionof a malfunction, a competitorallows his muzzle topoint rearward, that is furtherthan 90 degrees from themedian intercept of the backstop,or in the case of no backstop,allows his muzzle topoint uprange--whether thehandgun is loaded or not.A safety zone beyond whichthe muzzle may not point duringthe draw or reholsteringwill extend two meters to therear of the competitor. Failureto comply shall be consideredunsafe gun handling.(ii) If, at any time duringthe course of fire, or whileloading or unloading, a competitordrops his handgun orcauses it to fall, loaded or not.See 7.20.A competitor who, for whateverreason. during the courseof fire deliberately places hisfirearm on either the groundor another otzject will not 12_edisqualified for unsafe gunhandling as long as all of thefollowing safety proceduresare followed:a) The firearm is in eitherof the following conditions:I) Its ready condition as per8.01II) Self-loaders with magazineremoved and slidelocked back. Revolvers withcylinder swung out and empty.b) The competitor maintainsphysical contact with the firearmuntil it reaches either theground or other object, and thecompetitor remains withinarms length at all times.c) The firearm is pointing ina safe direction.(This was put into place forthose who have a problem gettingup safely from a prone position,or for someone who wasinjured during the event andneeded to have the use of bothhands to rectify his situation.)2.12(iv) MODIFIED ANDSTANDARD(a) The holster and alliedequipment, i.e. speed loadersand magazine pouches, mustcomply with existing rulesl'e)oemelvDe tgAinmmmin99s'AAAs3c§99Ipetenemee4aegmmo enm timmoomeB • F• M • MAGAZINE EXTENSION KITSBFM - 001 STI/SV/McC 170MMadded cap. 45ACP + 4, 38 Sup., 9 x 21, 40SW,BFM - 002 PARA-ORDNANCEadded cap. 45 ACP + 6, lOmm, 9 x 25, 9 x 21,!VISA Iand must be worn behind theforward prominent point ofthe pelvis bone. This bone (anteriorsuperior spina iliaca) isdefined for the purpose of thisrule as the highest, most forwardpoint on the pelvic girdle.The maximum inside distanceof the handgun andequipment may not be morethan 25 mm from the competitor'storso while standing relaxed(see 7.17).(b) Major factor (see 7.24,7,25) requires a minimum caliberof 10 mm (.40 inches).(This speaks for itself.)(c) Match results will recognizea winner in each of thethree divisions; open, modified.and standard.(This was to be discussed bythe President's Council duringthe SHOT Show. More on thiswill follow.)10mm, 9 x 25 +5IM M(140110Mzkit price ea $49.95170MM40 SW, 38 Sup., +7kit price ea $62.95BFM - 003 PARA-ORDNANCE 140MMadded cap. 45 ACP + 2 or 3, 38 Sup., 9 x 21, 40 SW, 10mm, 9 x 25,9 x23, +3 or4 kit price ea $29.95Extra MAG SPRINGS ALL MODELS ea $ 8.25NEW! GLOCK 140MM DROP FREE MAGS9mm, 22rds, 40 SW 19rds ea $99.00NEW! GLOCK 170MM DROP FREE MAGS9mm, 25rds, 40 SW 22rds ea $99.00" All models require gunsmith fittingAmmosmith can install a Idt to your mag. Send yox.ir mag., tube and followe wewill do the modification and return it to you ready to go. Installation fee for allmodels is $14.95. Please add $2.00 for return shipping & handling for each mag.Dealer Inquiries Welcome.AMMOSMITH113 SEQUOIA DRIVEGILLETTE WY 82718(307) 686-6004Please call with arty questions.eem .INtineee@ao melw) e)e)oo4ccMarch/April 1997 Page 57

2.01 PRACTICALITY - Toensure retention of relativepracticality, and thereby thestan-dards of competition, designerswishing to receiveConfederation sanction forcourses of fire will primarilycomply with the Principles ofPractical Shooting. The followinggeneral principles andrules of course design, andsubse-quent sections, willserve to expand upon the Principlesof Practical Shooting asrelated to course design andwill detail the requirements,responsibilities and restraintsprevailing upon course designersas the architects of oursport.Stage definitions and g-uidelinesi) no stage should requiremore than nine rounds fromany one position.ii) field courses should notrequire any more than 28rounds to complete.iii) speed shoots should notrequire any more than 16rounds to complete.iv) speed shoots should notrequire any more than threepositions.(This is self-explanatory. Itgives some good directions forimproving the ability of a single-stackto be able to competewith the hi-caps. TheUnited States may keep (i) aseight rounds. I will adviselater.)2.13 CONTEST CATEGO-RIES - Practical shooting contestsmay involve different"categories" within the overallmatch results. These are consideredas methods of recognizingdifferent levels of competitionand only one categorymust be declared prior to thecommencement of the competition.Recognition in a Divisionshall not preclude recognitionin a Category. A competitorin any of the following catego-ries could also be a teammember of the national team(see 9.28). Failure to meet therequirements of the declaredcategory or failure to declareprior to the commencementwill result in the exclusionfrom that category.(For example, if a seniorwins the category and winsstandard division, he wouldbe Top Senior and Top Standard.)7.15 BELT - The belt uponwhich the holster and alliedequipment are carried mustbe at waist level. The competitormay choose belt loops orother appropriate means to securethe belt at the waist.(i) Ladies, in Open divisiononly, may wear this belt athip-bone level. The hip bone(tuberacity major of the femur)is defined for the purposeof this rule as the furthestlateral point of the topof the femur. This does notlen ';Custom1137 N. (.101.1lic ■ tit.lent..w.n. PA 18103(610433-9191Fax- (6164.31-9210N. Km,Distributors of:STI Frames & PartsNowlin BarrelsC-More ScopesAI I PARTS IN STOCK!!!sceC11Caspian Race Ready.45 Caliber Single StackLimited GunComplete S 7,95.(x) High Quality Match GradeCompetition Pistols, Parts and AccessoriesPage 58 March/April 1997

preclude the wearing of aregular belt at waist level,but in this event, no equipmentmay be carried on thewaist-level belt.9.28 REGIONAL TEAMS -Only one predesignated nationalteam, as selected byeach Region on merit, will beeligible for team awards.Other teams, at the discretionof the match organizers, maybe fielded but will not be eligiblefor team awards. A teammember's scores may only beused for one single team.(i) Each national team shallconsist of a maximum of fourmembers. The top scores for amaximum of three membersshall be used to computeteam standings.(ii) A team member mayonly represent one IPSC Ftegionat any one time and mayonly represent that Region inwhich he resides. except for anational citizen who may representthat region of which heis a citizen as a team memberor individual competitor, subjectto the prior written approvalof both Regional Directorsof the regions or residenceand citizenship.9.29 LADIES' TEAMS -Only one predesignated nationalteam made up exclusivelyof ladies. as selected byeach Region on merit. will beeligible for team awards.Each ladies' team shall consistof a maximum of fourmembers. The top scores for amaximum of three membersshall be used to computeteam standings. Other teams,at the discretion of the matchorganizers. may be fielded butwill not be eligible for teamawards.9.30 REPRESENTATION -A competitor may only representone IPSC Region at anyone time and may only representthat region in which heresides. except for a nationalcitizen who may representthat region of which he is acitizen. subject to the priorwritten approval of both RegionalDirectors of the regionsof residence and citizenship,Some of the last rules needno explanation as they arepretty clear as stated. Onceagain, these are still not in effectwithin a USPSA-runmatch. Once the board of directorshas ratified these,they will be posted in my articleas new rules for theUnited States and will take effectat that time.JUST RELEASED10 GREAT VOLUMES, 12+ TOTAL HOURSVolume I Stance, Balance. Grip, Safety, LoadingUnloading, Clearing JamsVolume II. Presentation of Pistol. Calling your Shots.Target Acquisition, Magazine ChangesVolume III: The Draw. Specialty DrawsVolume IV: Guns. Gear. Basic Equipment. Alterations,Pistol Tuning. Ammunition. Temperature& ChronographVolume V: Dry Fire DrillsVolume VI: Live Fire DrillsVolume VII: Approaching Practice Sessions. ShootingBoxes, Laser Training. Appearing andDisappearing TargetsVolume VIII: Reloading Tips. Gun Cleaning TipsVolume IX: Kneeling position, prone positionVolume X: Physical fitness, Diet. Match Nerves,Zeroing, Thoughts Before a Match.Breaking Down a Stage.Each Vokune: $ 29.9510 Volume Set: $229.95Plus shipping & hanclling.417A11-1AAPT PRESENTS:THE BURNER SERIESThe Most innovative Handgun Training Videos for the Noviceto the Most Advanced Shooter Ever ProducedJerry Barnhart is Seven Time National ChampionGeneral Overview: Featuresshort segments from all 10volumes, approximately 90minutes in length. $39.95Limited Class (Iron Sites):For those of you interested inlimited class. sampling of all 10volumes. approximately 90minutes in length. $39.95For More Information, or toPlace an Ordez Call/Write.Tactical Shooting TechnologyP.O. Box 426Oxford, MI 48371'NS&(810) 628-6557FAX (810) 628-6029March/April 1997 Page 59

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INSIDEUSPSAcontinued from page 6.buildings for administrationand some shelter.Location - the site should beat least as far west as Coloradoand be reasonably warmin October.City - the site should be nearan airport with major carrierservice.Community service - the siteshould be located where thereare sufficient motels and restaurantsnearby.Club and community supportthere should be as much supportas possible for hosting amajor shooting event.There are plenty of intangiblesas well. Such things asthe historic attractionsaround Fredericksburg or thegaming opportunities inReno; places to see or thingsto do when shooters are offthe range can definitely befactors. Include these in yourproposals as well, if there aresome. Your range could beour next great Nationals location!UNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONFINANCE continued from page 7.sponsorship agreement gives usdealer prices, both shooters andsponsors benefit.The banquets ($21,250),equipment rental ($29,500),range preparation and fees alsotake a big budgetary chunk at$62,750. Match supplies, printingand miscellaneous expenses arethe remaining estimated expendituresat $53,660. Total estimatedexpenditures for the twoNationals this year are $238,910,leaving a 'cushion' of $2,090 forunanticipated expenses.Costs of supplies and equipmenthave increased everyyear, and we have had to makecuts. This year there will be nogifts for competitors at registration.The usual shooting bag orgun rug won't be there. We feltthat, generally, shooters comingto the Nationals had gunbags and gun rugs. The moneythat would have been spent onthose items will be spent onprizes. We do think the Nationalsmaintains its unique positionof a "special" match by preservingthe traditional dress-upbanquet, professional staff,great props, and courses, andoutstanding prize table.It's one of the best buysaround. We hope you get a slot!Try Marline handgunbrass now.Doug KoenigMasters ChampionUseStarlineforever.When you shoot thousands ofrounds of handgun brass each yearlike Jerry, Doug and Jethro, you trythem all. When you do, you discoverthat Starline makes as good a case asany major manufacturer, and at amuch lower price You've tried theother brands. Now try Starline. It'll bethe a,st brand you buy.StarlineMaker of America'sFinest Handgun Brass1300 West Henry Street • P.O. Box 833Sedalia, MO 65301600-280-6660 • 816-827-6640FAX 816-827-6650Visit our World Wide Web site a1http://www.starlinebrass.comIVEWJethro Dionisio1995 World Shoot-OttChampionJerry BarnhartUSPSA Open National &USPSA Limited NationalsChampionWVPRIME0 •or Ws/PLATEDHANDGUN BRASSCALI-13E1R 500 PAK 000 PAK9MM 36 GO $ 68.009X21 $ 41 00 $ 72.009MM MAKAROV $ 39 00 $ 70.009 SUPER COMP $ 52.00 $ 96.0038 SUPER $ 41 00 $ 72.0038 SPECIAL $ 35.00 $ 65.0038 SUPER COMP $ 49.00 $ 92.0032 H&R MAG $ 48.00 $ 91.0044 MAG $ 48 00 $ 90.0044 SPECIAL $ 48 00 $ 91.0041 MAGNUM $ 48.00 $ 91.0045 AU TC) . 46 00 66_0045 COLT $ so oo $ 93 .0045 VVIN MAG $ 66.00 $119.0010MM $ 49.00 S 92.00ao $8V..1 $ 48 00 $ 91 op10MM MAGNUM $ 63 00 $117.00445 SUPER MAG $130.00 $226.00414 SUPER MAG $130.00 $226.0044 RUSSIAN $ 56 00 $ 96 00356 TSVV $ 5 1 oo $ a si .on357 SIG $ 53.00 6 94.0032/20 Avaolable February 199744/40 $ 60 00 $1013 oo380 AUTO $ 38 00 $ 72 00400 COR-BON $ 55.00 5 96.007.62X25 TOKAREV •. 61.00 .107.0030 MAUSER $ 61 00 $107.00Prices include shipping and handling wrthn the United States exceptAlaska and Hawaii. Prices effective January 1, 1997 and subfect to changewithout notice_ TERMS: Payment must accompany order. VISA,MasterCard. Discover, cashiers check. money *order, personal checks accepted_March/April 1997 Page 61

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MEMBER'SMAILBAGContinued from page 3.cap guns in the current Limitedclass, but still want to retaintheir bells and whistles. Modificationsshould be limited tolow cost items aimed at reliabilityor cosmetics (extractors,ejectors, safeties, grips, etc.)Expensive modifications thatgive a competitive advantage(match fitted barrels or any machining/weldingof the frame orslide) should be prohibited.Keep the class truly "production"or defeat the purpose ofthe class.Jim Hilsenbeck, FY-33699• MORE PRODUCTIONCATEGORYUpon reading "ProductionGun Category" in In Touch andbeing a new USPSA shooter,first year, I am not happy.Since new shooters cannot buyhigh capacity magazines andthis will not improve in thenear future, you want to put usin a "kindergarten class" untilwe can buy high capacity magazinesor wish to compete withthose who have them.The answer is simple andfair, keep Limited class as iswith a 10-round load limit onmags. Can a new shooter,whom we are trying to recruit,walk into a gun shop and buy10-round mags? Yes.Can Master class shootersload only 10 rounds in their hicapmags and compete evenlywith other Master class shootersdoing the same? Yes.The ones doing all the yellingseem to be the ones whohave the hi-cap mags and wantto compete with the new guyswho can't get them. Can theynot compete on even terms? Iam not suggesting any equipmentbe given up, only the un-fair advantage. Is USPSA goingto welcome new shooters withfair rules, or take care of thelong-time members who don'twant to give the newcomer aneven playing field?My second point is sandbagging.Again the answer is simple.Do away with the class system.Have brackets or classesthat divide the score only. Everyonestarts with nothing anddoes the best they can, leavingthe sandbaggers the samechoice. If you are the highest inthat class or bracket, you win.If you go over, you have thehonor to be in the higher classor bracket. PPC does this andin 10 years of shooting PPC, Ihave not seen sandbagging.Tom Bird. A-32136• AND 'YET MORE PRO-DUCTION GUNI know you have to fill ourmagazine and newsletter withsomething, but I, for one, amdarn tired of this bull about an-1■■Accept nothing but the finest. Compare our bullets to any. other castproduct and you will see that our Custom Alloy & Quality Controlare execeptional. Brinell Hardness of 18-19 and Hi-Tech Lube (on thebullet, not on the bottom of the box) allows 1500+fps without noticableleading. Prices start as low as $31 /K. Quantity discounts start at 5K,mixing for quantity OK. This spring and summer we will be offering a10% discount on freight to anywhere in the lower 48 States. Call nowfor a free brochure or inquiries into pricing on our entire product line.Product samples availab e *NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT*New FAX (406) 687-32359, •c,•• Zone&MIBulletsQuality Hard Cast Bullets—c'f1 6cy)other division in USPSA. I wasshooting and having fun beforeLimited division was formedand still shoot today. I don'tshoot as much as I once did becauseI now am busy trying torun a match every month. I doas much as I can to promoteUSPSA, including helping toform a club and building aseven-bay pistol range on myproperty so the club would havea place to shoot. I am not askingfor praise, just letting youknow that you will be hardpressed to find anyone else whohas put more time or money inthis sport just for fun. FUN!That is what I did it for and Iam sick and tired of you (whoeveryou are) over-complicatingand confusing our sport. Whydon't you just shut up andshoot. We didn't need all therules and junk that we havenow, and we sure don't needmore mud in the water.When the Limited divisionwas first started, I heard a1263 Hwy. 16Glendive MT 59330Toll Fre-e:(800) 252-3111*** Bullets are our may business ***VIS•tieRi.:4)111,March/April 1997 Page 63

well-known Master say that theonly reason anyone would shootLimited was because they couldnot win in Open. Then "WE"made it profitable to shoot inLimited division and the verysame Master now has won tophonors in both divisions. Limiteddivision did not do what itwas created to do, or we wouldnot be reading the stuff that isin the works now. Do we wishto make the same mistakesagain? Whatever the problemthat you are trying to fix, a newdivision or class won't do it. Ifyou make it good enough to beworth the trouble, then the winas-much-as-possiblepeople willtake it over and the cry babieswill start whining again.Just who are the people whoare complaining anyway? Whatare they really complainingabout? Single-stackers? Recreationalshooters? Old, fat andslow shooters? Who are theyand why do they think theyshould win? Do you think weshould change things so thatpeople with inferior equipmentand less ability should win? Ifthat is your way of thinking,they have a place for you in theSpecial Olympics. I happen tobe an old, fat, recreationalshooter who never could run a10 second 100 yard dash in theprime of my life. I don't have achance of ever winning, but Ihave fun. That is why it is recreational.Fun is what willbring new shooters into oursport. More divisions will justmake the people who can winthe divisions we already havebe able to win in another division,too.I overheard one shooter saysomething to the effect of, "Ijust want a level playing field."I don't think he ever looked ata playing field before. They arenot level. They have crowns inthem. The ground is not leveland the players are not thesame size nor of the same ability.If the field has lanes, someonehas the outside and someoneelse has the inside. Life isnot fair. All men are not equal.Not all people have the sameopportunity. The only thingthat fits everyone is toilet paper,and some of us need moreof that than others.I can offer a solution to a lotof our problems. Cheaters,sandbaggers, and sore losers allare caused by one thing—thewill to win! So the answer tothe problems of USPSA is easy.Quit keeping score. Then thecheaters and sandbaggers couldjust run the course of fire to thebest of their ability and not thefirst person would be upset. Thebad loser will not be faced witha sheet of paper with someoneelse's name over his so he couldhold his head high and be proudjust to be around good friends.If we stopped keeping score itwill not hurt the sport any moreCONGRATULATIONS TO TODD JARRETTFOR HIS VICTORY AT THE1996 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPGREEN MOUNTAIN SPORT SPECIALTIESPO Box 1842 LONGMONT, CO 80502TOLL FREE 1-800-639-1892303-772-3059 FAX 303-772-8224Visa/MC/Discover/American Express AcceptedINTRODUCING OUR NEW7ory 971A—R£7'7 SIGNATURE SERIESCOMPLETE WITH AN INTEGRATED BOTTLEIBRASSBAGAVAILABLE IN THREE GREAT STOCK COLORSGREEN, RED OR BLACK FOR $139.95OR CHOSE THE USA BAG IN RED, WHITE ANDBLUE FOR $159.95Page 64 Mareh/April 1997

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than the direction some wishwe would turn to now. If wedon't want to quit keepingscore, maybe we could stop givingprizes. This would be almostas effective in stoppingthe cheaters and sandbaggersbecause if the prize is not worththe work, they won't need towin as badly. This will not solveall the problems because somepeople cheat for the sake ofcheating and they won't quit.The bad loser will still lose, buthe won't be too mad becausewhat he lost wasn't worth anything,anyway. Keep score butonly recognize the order of finish,no prizes, no trophies, andno classes. Then each competitorcould justify his reason forfinishing where he did and shutup. Nobody else cares whereyou finished and they wish youwould just shut up and shoot!A class for new shooters with"out of the local gun store" gunsis called unclassified and has/1117°0 an Feo hot,i+Vre MOVEDI iltaT 14;11.1gday.0Truck 1. 0Thanks for your interest in our rangeof products. I designed the Aluminatorbecause I couldn't get my basket -weave thingie to hold my gun where Iwanted it. There had to be a betterway.There W35, it's the Aluminatorllnstock and available now!It fits 1911 Race and Stockguns as well as revolvers, Witness'and P9s. This is the lastholster you will ever need. Othersmay claim it, but we can pr ove it! Swapfrom Race to 5tock in 3 5eG0116i5,auto to revolver or left to right handin 3 minutes. No-one else can comeevencloseto h 1'1 nkrofAluminum, stainless steel andDelrin, the Aluminator i5 17Ulit toughto last way into the 21st Century. Weuse plasVc to hold and protect thegun and not 35 the structure itself!been around for more yearsthan I have. D class in Limitedis where they graduate to whenthey get enough scores into Sedro,and where they will remainuntil the better-gun bug bites.They will get bitten if they havefun at the shoots. Course designand hospitality should see tothat. Every person I know inthis sport started out shootingjust for fun. Clubs must keepthe fun in shooting to get andkeep shooters and that hasnothing to do with classes or divisions.Friendly people whodon't put winning above friendshipis what will make USPSAgrow, not more divisions.Stan Johnson, A-19661• AND MOREHere's my reaction to AndyHollar's proposal for a Productioncategory. The purposesgiven sound good. They should,they are the same ones that gotLimited going. A Production9400 Rancho Vista DrIve/ Prescott V alley, AZ 86314Al9w Toll Free1-800-54C-736 ,,,„1,.., Ph: (520)772-97300 - -1.1."1*`0.- Fax: (520) 772-9839If you are ready to move your shootingskills to the next level of speed andefficiency, then make the move up tothe Alurninator. You'll join the worldwideteam of very happy owners.Whileyou are at it, check out the Aluminatormag pouches, if you can call themthat. Again, I knew it couldn't betoo hard to improve on somethinglittle more than a cutdownduty 'nag pouch. I came upwith the ultimate in speed 5eCUrityand radical good looks for seri-OUS PSC shooters vvho vvant to win.Give me a call, I am happy to talk andhelp you on the road to speedy shooting5LIGGe55. Like a brochure? Call andsay G'day. Get started today withthe coolest and most wildlyradical gearin P5C shooting? EVER!Thanks Mate,Peter Nolan LEV-e4/':---,freaRg Feter Nolarcategory to do the rest of whatLimited was claimed to dosounds good, but may not be toopractical. We had a discussionand survey on a single-stacksub-category. The same argumentsapply.First, it would fragment entries.Three divisions at a smallclub like mine is too many.Second, enforcing a Productioncategory could be eithervery difficult, extremely difficult,or impossible. Whether itamounted to a Really LimitedLimited, Production line modelswith "accessorizing," or BoxStock, it would have to bechecked out. have enoughwork setting up and runningthe shoot. I do not want to haveto police the hardware as well.Also, the club might not haveadded paperwork, but it wouldbe an added load at USPSA.Can we afford it?Third, who says that just becauseyou have pre-ban, high-USPSA #A28077 Class.Page 66 March/April 1997

capacity guns and magazinesthat you "will not give up thechallenge?" (The challenge ofloading half as often as with acurrent model? Wow!) Surelyyou have other desirable featuresin that $2,000 plus racegun besides a big magazine.The category definitions are notwritten in stone and protectingyour investment in magazinesis not adequate justification forsetting up an entirely new category.You say it can't be done?Think of Canada. The governmentdid it for them. I also likeCharles O'Neal's logic in FrontSight: There is no current productionmodel gun with morethan a 10-shot magazine; therefore,a high-capacity gun/magazinecombination is not reallyeligible for Limited!Fourth, read my previous tiradein Front Sight. I see a realrisk of legal action and bad publicityover supporting the use ofhigh-capacity magazines.By the way, does a Productioncategory "level playingfield for all quality handgunsand calibers of 9mm and larger"mean that revolver-neutralcourses of fire would be ensured?For six, seven, or eightshot revolvers? And does itmean that Major/Minor powerfactoring would not apply toProduction?My recommendation is to establisha 10-shot magazine capacityfor Limited, with noother changes. That would establisha level playing field byscraping off one high spot insteadof moving a mountain tofill in the rest of the field.For what it is worth, I thinkthat, IF legal, a high-capacitygun would be more help to thebeginner than the expert. Afast, smooth reload is a demandingchore. But that is notthe law.James Watson, A-17711• SUGGESTIONS FORPRODUCTION CRITERIAI think a Production guncategory would be a good wayto introduce new shooters to oursport. As they are, the currentrules for Limited could apply tothis category with the changesoutlined below.Somewhere in the futureLimited C and D classes mayeven be eliminated to allow theProduction category to taketheir place.FIREARMa Limited to minimum productionrun of 1,500 (could be raised inthe future as needed)n No frame modifications, no boltonpartsn Minimum 4 lb. triggern Internal modifications allowedfor reliability and function• May add adjustable metallicsights10-round magazines onlyAMMUNITIONSame as current Limited rulesLEATHERAllow same leather as used inLimited (shooter wouldn't haveto buy but one set), ORLimited to nylon onlyCLASSIFICATIONn Class with Limited shooters• C and D class only• Once a shooter attains a B classrating, he automatically movesto Limited (regardless of his firearm)AWARDSn Local - up to local clubn Section/Area/National - Trophiesand visit to prize table in order offinishGlenn Whitfield, L-2168• NATIONALS COVERAGEUSPSA shooting is a participatorysport and has very few"fans." While we respect thechampions of the sport, weshoot, watch, and utilize othershooters' expertise (if possible)to improve our skill. Most of uswill not achieve GM, M, or evenA class status no matter howWaller® Soft Safe®zakaai!The new WallerSoft Safe® offersdiscrete, secure,and convenienttransportation forrifles andshotguns. Theextenor's smoothnon-gunappearance isachieved byplacing allcompartmentswithin thepatented SoftSafe®.KEY FEATURESCompact 36" Length is the Perfect Size for your Boat, Plane, RV or HomeMeets Fed Regs for Interstate TransportChild-resistant Keyed Locking SystemPatented Integral Heat ShieldingFully Padded Envelope, Plus Padded InteriorStorage CompartmentsAvailable in Black, Red, Dark Green, Steel GreyWater-repellent Outer ShellSPECIAL Price: $119, plus $8 UPS ground shipping in the contiguous U.S.W • WALLER • & • SON • INC2221 Stoney Brook Road • Grantham, New Hampshire 03753Visa & MC accepted. Order Toll Free: 1 -800-874-2247 or (603)863-4177Send $2 for catalogueVisit our Web site at: www.shooters.comMarch/Apri/ /997 Page 67

long we participate. One of theprofessed goals of USPSA is toattract and keep more members,but the emphasis seems tobe on the stars of the sport. Anexample is Front Sight's coverageof the 1996 Limited Nationalsand other area matches.Rather than a blow-by-blow descriptionof the super squad(which will be done in more detailin several other publications),I believe it is better topick a few of the more interestingstages and give the coursedesigner's view of the course,and how a typical GM, M, andC competitor shot the course.Being in a mixed squad at Nationalsis a real experience tosee what works and does notwork for different skill levels.This would give USPSA membersinformation they can useto get to the next class or maketheir shooting more enjoyable.Many of our new membersleave before they learn these"little pearls" so they can feelgood enough about their performanceto continue participatingin our sport. "Our"magazine needs to becomemore oriented to the majority ofUSPSA shooters since advicefrom the "pros" may be impracticalto incorporate into yourskill level.I recommend instead of aproduction category that we institutea new classification titled"Practitioner" whichshould eliminate the "D" class.This classification would be forthose who have been in thesport less than a year or onlyparticipate less than threetimes a year. There would be nopower factor in this classificationexcept that caliber beabove .30, and because of thesedispensations, it would not beCLARKYesterday. Today. Tomorrow.• • • • • • • • • • • •In the last 5 years we have produced over 2,500 CLARK CUSTOM 10/22 RIFLES.Experience...nothing can replace it...nothing can beat it.The 10/22 is the winningest gun in theEXPERIENCE CHEVY SPORTSMAN'S TEAM CHALLENGE.AFFORDABILITYDEPENDABILITY That's What You GetWith Every CLARK Custom GunOur gunsmiths have over 100 years combinedexperience in customizing 1911 style pistols.You will not find better prices on thesame quality firearms. We guarantee it!Unconditional 90 day money back guarantee ifvou are not completely satisfied. You may paymore, but you can not buy betterDealer inquiries welcome. Member American Pistolsmith Guild.CILIELFIKCUSTCHVI GUNS, INC.Dept. F • 336 Snootou: • • Fr • eton, Louisiana 71067(318) 949-9884 • Fax I 8-949-9829utilized in Area or NationalChampionships. This could getand hold new members untilthey move up or allow them tostay in a low-pressure classification.M. Dwight Hughes. L- I 807• HI-CAP MAGAZINESI am a new member. Beforestarting to shoot USPSA/IPSCcompetition, I raced hydroplanes.We always made thecompetition fair to everyone.Equipment could not be used inthe stock and modified classesof boat racing that was not beingcurrently manufacturedand available for sale to thepublic.We have a current problemwith fair competition at currentUSPSA/IPSC matches. I amunder pressure from other competitorsto buy new high-capacityguns and buy new spareparts to manufacture a group ofhigh-capacity magazines to usewith the gun. As mentioned inthe Blue Press (November issue),it is a felony offense tobuild such magazines.I have brought three friendsto our style of shooting in theshort time I have been a member.But each of us have discoveredthat the club matches arenot on an even playing field. Iknow it can be argued that onoccasion some of the real Mastershooters have won with single-stackguns, but in the realworld, most of your shooters donot have the ability to be competitivewith low-capacity guns.The high-capacity magazinesare not available for sale to thepublic.In the Limited class, theproblem can be controlled bysimply requiring a magazinechange at least once every 10rounds fired. This would allowthose who have the hi-capmagazines to use them but notto give them a mechanical ad-Page 68 March/April /997

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vantage over the averageshooter. Personally, I have noproblem with you limiting therounds fired to six rounds andlet the revolver people have anequal chance.In the public eye, it is not agood idea to continue as we are.Our style of shooting is calledpractical, but it is not practicalto allow competition with a mechanicaladvantage that cannotbe acquired by all shooters.William E. Perry, A-34693• HI-CAP MAGAZINES 2When I decided to purchasea new pistol this year specificallyfor IPSC competition Ichose a high capacity .45 knowingfull well the difficulties involvedwith acquiring the necessarymagazines. I went to thetrouble and expense becausehigh-capacity magazines aremore practical, not having tomake as many magazinechanges is an advantage. I havebeen reading letters in FrontSight criticizing the currentrules in regard to magazine capacity.I think what these peoplehave failed to consider isthat there is already a systemin place to account for differencesin marksmanship, age,athletic ability, as well asmagazine capacity; it is theclassification system. Thissport evolved from an attemptto "find out what equipmentand what techniques work bestfor self defense through organizedcompetition." (Jeff Cooper)I can tell you right now high-capacitymagazines work thebest. I feel it is a grave mistaketo attempt to reduce all shootersto the lowest common denominator.Certain equipmenthas advantages in some situations,so be it. Let's keep itpractical by not putting unnecessaryconstraints on equipmentor stage design.Robert Mc-Bride, A-34340• HI-CAP AND SANDBAG-GINGI wish to put my "two centsworth" into two of the currenttopics being discussed in thepages of Front Sight.High Capacity vs. SingleStack Magazines—Though anormal-sized adult male, I lostpart of the tip of my trigger finger.This has resulted in givingme the effective grip of a petite4-foot-7-inch woman. Shootinga single-stack pistol that hasbeen cut up, "slim-lined" andotherwise modified allows thepistol to point where I want it.If I try to use a wide-body hicappistol, I must cant the pistolin order to reach the triggerand it will point somewhat tothe right of Rush Limbaugh.However, I do not want to see"separate but equal" classes orcategories for us single-stackfolks. 'What little advantage ahi-cap gives is easily overcomeby quick, efficient movement11-1E- NIEV IRONY MkTC I4. .,• IOW 2F.Loa.o!'41icrs‘Atr-NE Ati roKEEP youONetmant 6 mithin43GUN DOC INCA5405 NW 82nd AVE MIAMI, FL 33166(305) 477-2777March/April /997 Page 71

and accuracy. High capacitygives me the "luxury" of sprayand pray which is not reallycompetitive with speed and accuracy.Sandbagging—There are"competitors" who will shoot aclassifier weak-hand only if thecourse description allows it tobe shot freestyle. Since theeighth principle of competitionis freestyle, this allows thesesandbagging weasels to meetthe "letter of the law" and stillscore well below their ability.Perhaps the course descriptionwording can be changed onclassifiers that specify freestyleto "both hands only" or similarappropriate wording. I seriouslydoubt these bozos wouldchoose to interpret freestyle asweak-hand-only if there wereprizes on the table, or the honorof placing high in a sanctionedmatch or tournament. Perhapsone's classification could be cal-culated by giving placement insanctioned matches and tournamentsthe same "weight" assix classifiers if such match performanceis one or more classesabove current standings? Let'sfind and implement ways tomitigate, if not eliminate, thisdecidedly unsportsmanlike behavior.Brian Agron, A-2290I• DESIGNING STAGESI am writing with regard toJay Worden's article in theNov./Dec. issue of Front Sight,"The Perils and Pitfalls of StageDesign." He raises some issuesthat I would like to address.I have been designing stagesfor approximately three years.This year I was honored by thissport by having two of my stagedesigns chosen for the OpenNationals. In designing stagesfor a number of clubs, I havealways found it interesting thatmany a shooter will find faultwith the stage design or stagedesigner when they don't havea particularly good run on astage. It seems that our ego'sknee jerk reaction is to find thefault outside of ourselves,rather than accept responsibilityfor our dismal performance.I believe the same is true forsome of us stage designers aswell. We are often guilty of assumingthat everyone understandswhat we had in mindwhen we designed the stage. Sowhen a shooter games out oneof our stages, our ego's kneejerk reaction is to find fault outsideof ourselves rather than acceptthe fact that maybe our designwas somewhat less thansound. I saw a little bit of thisin Jay's article when he refersto the "ethical shooter" andthen to the other shooters whowould game out the stage anyway they can (implying thatELIMINATOR.. SERIES Allrarav,ta4abirirs.r2va•vhvaMIC-MorePREMIUM COMPETITION BARRELSSTAINLESS - RAMPED - ECM BORED9mm - .38 - .40 - .45 6" Barrels = 109"In StockCASPIANH-CAPS21rd • 27rdP.O.R.5" w/Spherical Bushing = 11995•$25995ACCU-LOKREVERSE PLUGS360° SUPPORT$2995HYBRID TRI-LATERAL COMP 89"•••■•••••=m0■, •iirminimmiummun irmommin"TVININN,MK5 PLUS 1399' W/BARREL 279"MK6 COMP 13995 W/BARREL 27995CRAIG CCISTCOM LYE).RESEARCH 6 DEVELOPMENT'(316) 669-0601 FAX 0626V/V4604 W. 19th Hutchinson. KS 67502 coPage 72 March/April /997

they were somehow unethical).Jay later goes on to accept responsibilityfor the flaw in hisdesign and calls upon the ethicalgamesman to assist the designerin looking for holes in astage design. I can truly empathizewith Jay as I have hadsimilar experiences with someof my stages as well.It seems that, more oftenthan not, the "gamesman" issomehow looked upon by someas one step below the "cheater."There is a big difference betweenthe two. The gamesmangains his advantage ethicallyby knowing the rules; thecheater gains his advantage bybreaking the rules. "Ethical" isdefined in the American HeritageDictionary as, "In accordancewith the accepted principlesof right and wrong thatgovern the conduct of a profession."What is it that governsour conduct in this sport? Therule book! There is nothing unethicalabout using the rulebook to one's advantage.I believe that a thoroughknowledge of the rule book is anessential prerequisite for goodsolid course design. A coursedesigner must become intimatewith the rule book and actuallyencourage shooters to game outhis or her stage.By encouraging shooters togame out your stages, you forcethem to know the rules. Most ofthe "gamesmen" I know arewell versed in the rule book,and those who complain aboutthem are usually not. We, asstage designers, cannot affordto underestimate any shooterwho might show up at a match.We have some very bright, intelligentand creative people involvedin this sport and manyof them have committed therule book to memory. Let's notgive the gamesman a bum rapbecause he has spent the timestudying the rule book and acts"in accordance with the acceptedprinciples of right andwrong...". I owe a debt of gratitudeto everyone who has evergamed out one of my courses.They taught me lessons I mightnot have learned any otherway. They have made me a bettercourse designer as well as abetter shooter.The rule book refers to"course designers" as the "architectsof our sport" (2.01), notthe sculptors or artists of oursport. Architecture, unlike art,has its premise, functionality.It can be fancy or plain, but itmust function or serve a purpose.When it ceases to functionas intended, it's back to thedrawing board. A course designcan be considered a successwhen it provides a challenge toboth martial artists as well asthe gamesmen and complieswith all of the principles ofcourse design, as outlined inthe rule book. When you've accomplishedthis you knowyou've got a winner. Every oncein a while, stage designers givebirth to one of those gems.Mark Cicero, A-2I338• WAIT A MINUTE, JEFFI wish to take considered,but not hot, issue with Jeff Nelson'sarticle, "R.I.P. VirginiaCount and Timed Fire." (DecemberIn Touch)Yes, life is Comstock, butpractical pistol shooting is notlife. Now, even more so than inthe beginning, it is a sport. Noone I know of with any sensewould stand toe to toe with 4,8, 10, or 20 "bad guys" with onlya pistol to defend themselves(certain competition scenariosnotwithstanding).That said, remember DVC?Speed, power and accuracy?These very basics of our sportare embodied in both VirginiaCount and Timed Fire. Mr. Nel-IOC-GRIPNO MORE MISSED PROWS!.After months of hard use in the field. our satisfied customers agree"This is the best competition grip I have seen' says Tim Forshey,Winner of the 1996 Stockmasters Invitational. "You Will Love this Grip!"A one time application ensures the most secure grip. Even beats checkering.Available only through Firearms Advisory Service, 12629 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 164Phruel tix, AZ 85032 (602) 953-1092 10-5 LIST MCNisa/ArnExtcheck$24 95 on your removable grips. Our grips:$39 95 (1911) $74.95 (Para)Great on Glocks,STI,AR15,Shotguns! Call for info & quotesMarch/April 1997 Page 73

son does make some validpoints, however.Considering the present daytechnology and skill levels,many standard exercises seenon the field today are woefullyshort of being a true test for a"C" class shooter, let alone aGrand Master. True, too, is thefact that most of today's competitorsare not exactly standingin line to shoot standard exercises.Admittedly, I'm not inline either, but that does not alterthe fact that I believe thatwhen properly done, standardexercises have a very definiteplace in our sport.It may be that it is time toset some standards or rules forthe set up of these stages. Forexample, if one sets four targetsdownrange, one yard apart,each requiring a maximum oftwo rounds to be fired at it(eight rounds total), and a fixedtime allotted of 1.5 seconds (1.8seconds total with the .3 secondbuzzer allowance), this wouldbe a reasonable test, I believe.I don't think a Grand Mastercould "hose" it and get all eighthits.If a rule were made, for instance,that read, (a) "TimedFire courses shall not havemore than .225 seconds pershot time allotment, including.3 second buzzer allowance." (b)"Targets shall not be closer tothe competitor than five yards."This would leave much latitudefor course design and provide agood test of ability for all.As a "B" Open and "C" Limitedshooter, I have not donebetter on average than three orfour hits per run, four to fivehits per run with targets fiveyards downrange. Adjustingpenalties to allay quick misspick-ups would also help.In many respects, Comstockcourses of fire are as much anability to run from one point toanother or change shooting po-sitions quickly, as they areshooting ability. Timed Fireand Virginia Count courses,standards, are more a test ofshooting ability and as such area necessary requirement for oursport.Many rules have been madefor our sport. It is time to revisesome for this part. A .225 secondsper shot time allotment isa good place to start. As in theexample, .225 times 8 equals1.8 seconds for the four target,eight shot course.To eliminate that which wedon't like, and that which is nogood is not always the samething. Many of us may not lickour chops at the thought ofshooting standards; however,that does not mean that standardsdo not have a place in oursport.A well-designed standardthat provides a good test, forthe Grand Master as well as thenovice, is a challenge for all. AsSTOPPINGEWe're hip, radical, innovative, up-to-date, exciting,unpredictable, amusing, entertaining, colorfullyzany, pulse-pounding, informative, trend-setting,diverse and fun.Just like theyguoun gplua7 F7-7 "E 1- T CFIE' 9950,1biedi&oliiis801,4gh,Awing ,-i,TO Gunrom,s /'t ,I PresidenteifippipSUBSCRIBE today!8 0 0 -111- 3 02 0Page 74 March/April 1997

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1997 Mountaineer ClassicandTri-State Unlimited Sectional ChampionshipHosted : May 16-18, 1997 at Hancock County Sportsmens, Weirton, WV.8-10 Stages 200+ Rounds... All Cash Payback!Please Print!Name: USPSA # :Address:USPSA Class:City: State: Zip: Phone:Circle All That Apply: Major/Minor Open/Limited Lady Law Enforcement JR. SR.Squading: Sat AM Sat PM Sunday AMMake Check To : Hancock Cty Sportsmen Entry Fee: $85.00 Before May 1, 1997Mail to: Kim Dorisio, Match Director Entry Fee: $95.00 After May 1, 1997163 Stroud Ave.Weirton, VVV. 26062UNITE0 STATES304-723-1919 May call with squading info.Cash awards will be determined by the number of paid shooters overall & by class!Match Hotel: Best Western Inn 304-723-5522 Please Book Early! Under MT. ClassicOREGON SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPJuly 12 &13, 1997Presented by: Albany Rifle & Pistol Club, Albany, Or.8 to 9 Stages / 180+ Rounds$100 Entry fee - $125 after June 1st - Limited to 150 CompetitorsNo refunds after June 1st - No Registration after July 1st - NO MATCH DAY SIGN UF'S!TROPHIES AND CASH PAYOUTName: TeL#: USPSA#:Address: City: State: Zip:Class: GM M A BCD Uncl. Division: Limited or Open(unclassifed will shoot for overall placement only) (Junior under 18,Senior over 50)Categories: Lady Law Junior Senior Major MinorPlease Squad me with:(Make checks payable to : Paul DuBois)Send registration to: Paul DuBois5575 Woodside Dr. S.E. #55Salem, Or. 97306For more information call Paul at (503)585-3914T-Shirts: $15.00 S M L XL $17.00 XXLPage 82 March/April 1997

MIDWEST SPRING CLASSICKANSAS SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPApril 19-20, 19977-9 challenging comstock sources of fire. 175 rds min.all courses of fire will be single stack neutral.Competitors will visit prize table by overall match finishPresented by Air Capital Practical Shooters and Central Kansas Gun Club, Hutchinson ,KsNameAddressCityPhoneLimited to the first 100 applicantsEntry fee is 75.00 by March 15, late entry is 100.00USPSA #StateWill you RO?ZipCircle Applicable: Open Limited Lady Law Jr Sr Class: GM MABCDUMail to: Midwest Spring Classic, PO Box 845, Hutchinson, Ks 67501Info: Jamie Craig 316-728-0063 or 665-1173isrm3 ila(3 55AULAAkI3C, X3IDSISMUNIVT CMLILABABIESICDThank You ! Thank You ! Thank You !The Practical Pistol Division of the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club would like to thank all thesponsors of the 1996 Rio Salado Desert Classic, who helped make the match so successful.Our sincere thanks go to the following companies and individuals:A & B High PerformanceAccuracy SpeaksBull-X BulletsCharley Prest PrecisionIan's Handgun LeatherOlympic ArmsSmith & WessonUltimate AccessoriesFirearmsAccumatch InternationalBar-Sto Precision Machine Buchanan BagworksCaspian ArmsCaswell Shooting RangeC-More SystemsDillon Precision ProductsLes Bengston ArmsMark ConnollyPistol ParlorSafarilandSpringfield Armory inc. ToscoWindfalls Distributing Co. MP7Aimpoint Bo-Mar Tool & ManufacturingCRTC Safety Mags Fire Dragon PistolsHammond Custom Guns Jim Bishop EarplugsLenscoMidwayOehler Research Ross DeanTombstone Smokin' DealsBenclunade Knives BrileyGalco International Gun Games MagazineAussie McPherson LasershellMGM TargetsNosler BulletsTodd Kopp Custom KnivesUrban Firearms Institute Wilson CombatWe hope to see you all again in November ! - Dave Mitwede, Match DirectorMareh/April /997 Page 83

OPEN AND LIMITEDCHAMPIONSHIPS10 STAGES300 RoundsSquadding for 400 shooters$50,000.00Cash and PrizesI st2nd3rdOPEN WINNER$1,500.00 CASHWA YNES V ILLE, MOSat. Night BarbecueFri. Night Fish FryHospitality Room @ Night$95 Entry FeeLIMITED WINNERHeinie Precision ProductsTactical/Carry .45 Auto2nd Place Open and LimitedM, A, B, C, & D Open & LimitedM, A, B, C, & D Open & LimitedM, A, B, C, & D Open & LimitedJUNE18-22, 1997$750 each$400$200$100Matches will be conducted June I9th, 20th, and 2Ist , you may fire the entirecourse in one day or two. For Match Info Flyer call 573-634-8529. MatchHotel, the Ramada Inn in Rolla MO, 573-364-7977.NAME USPSA #ADDRESSCITY STATE ZIPCHAMPIONSHIPS YOU WISH TO ENTER? (CIRCLE ONE)OPEN $95 LIMITED $95CLASSIFICATIONGMMABCDUSPECIAL CATEGORIES (CIRCLE ONE)LADY SENIOR JUNIOR LAW ENFORCEMENTDAYS YOU WISH TO COMPETE (CIRCLE ONE OR TWODAYS )? WED. THUR. FRI. SAT.WILL YOU SERVE AS AN ROr? YES NOIF YES, WHICH DAY OR DAYS? THU. FRI. SAT.DO YOU WISH MATCH SHIRTS & HATS?T-SHIRT $14 XXL, XL, L, M, SGOLF SHIRT $25 XXL, XL, L, M, SHATS $10WILL YOU ATTEND FRI. NIGHT FISH FRY?YES NO NUMBER ATTENDING? 0 I 2 3 4WILL YOU ATTEND SAT. NIGHT DINNER & DANCE?YES NO NUMBER ATTENDING? 0 I 2 3 4DETACH ENTRY AND RETURN TO:USPSA AREA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPSP. O. BOX 104903JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65110-4903UNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTING• • _AASSOCIATION1997 Harold Barrow ClassicIllinois Sectional ChampionshipJuly 12-13 1997 Polo, IL..,sv,„,,s1. 9-10 Stages, over 200 rds*3g" Kel chains! All CASH pay-outs!!! ivoilf„padAll Cash Speed-shoot Side match siName: USPSA#: Class: Major/Minor:Address: City: State: Zip:Phone:Preferred Shoot Day Sat or Sun: Open/Lim:T-shirts $16.00 ea.: Long Sleeve T's $20.00 ea.: Polo's $26.00 ea.:Available in sizes SM-XXL and Pre-Pay Only.Match Fee $85.00 (after June 1 add $15.00, all shirt orders musf be received by June 1)For more information call Chops (630)871-5610 Please make Check or M.O. payable fo:Northern ILL Section mail to: Chops-301 Carlton Dr.- Carol Stream, IL 60188No refunds after July 1st.Page 84 March/April 1997

1997 WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPJULY 11,12 & 13, NORCO, CALIFORNIAMATCH SPONSOR: SAFARILANDJOJO VIDANES MATCH COORDINATOR$500.00 TO STAGE WINNERS / GREAT PRIZE TABLE / 8 RUN & GUN STAGES300+ ROUNDS / 3 DAY SHOOTING FORMAT / PLAQUES TO TOP 3 EACH CLASSLIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 SHOOTERS / USPSA RULESNAME PHONE #USPSA#ADDRESSCITYSTATEZIPCIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY OPEN / LIMITED LAW ENFORCEMENT LADY SENIOR JUNIORMAJOR / MINOR GM MASTER ABC D UNCLASSIFIED (JUNIOR UNDER 18 / SENIOR 50 ABOVE)ENTRY FEE ($150.00, AFTER MAY 31 $175.00)SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS ($15.00, STATE SIZE AND QTY)LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS ($20.00, STATE SIZE AND QTY)HATS ($15.00 STATE QUANTITY)‘.1 A s\r- oinA_/-Q °T \-11V6)‘RP~ID 'WWI0 •■• VM6kVitȳNic3cT1TOTAL $Make checks payable to: Running Gun IPSC, 2210 Norco Dr., Norco, Califomia 91760. R.O.'s shoot for free.For match information call Jojo Vidanes at (909) 738-8248. Early entries will get squading preference.WARNING!!! YOU WILL BE ENTERING HOSER HEAVEN!SIX STAGES - 125 + ROUNDSover $7000 in prizesClass Awards plus Prize TableEVERYONE IS A WINNER !ENTRY FEE Before April 1st - $65 00 , After April 1st - $80 00DARREL'S CUSTOM FIREARMSMAJOR MATCH SPONSORNAMEADDRESSCITY ST ZIPTELEPHONEEMAIL2nd AnnualVALLEY OPENApril 18 - 20. 1997* RILEY coNsutrArftwete,t,SHOOT ON SAT OR SUN OPEN OR LTD MAJOR OR MINORLADY - LAW - REV - JUNIOR - SENIOR GM MABCD UNCUSPSA #(CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY)LIMITED TO FIRST 120 SHOOTERS - 50 EACH DAY - RO SSHOOT ON FRIDAY - SEND IN SQUAD REQUESTS W/ ENTRYMAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO. .97 VALLEY OPEN 1815 S. 29TH.TERRE HAUTE. IN 47803 - MATCH INFO CALL MARC LOREY.812-238-9434 OR E-MAIL VVVPPS@ABCS COMBANNER SPONSOR - RACK SYSTEMSSTAGE SPONSORS - CLAY-LADD INSURANCE, AMMO POUCH, CLIPS'N' GRIPSDARREL'S CUSTOM FIREARMS - SHOOTIN' MATCH - POFF'S SPORTING GOODSMarch/April /997Page S5

UNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONAREA II CHAMPIONSHIPApril 11, 12 and 13, 1997Pala Range, San Diego County, CaliforniaA Championship Series Tournament • 9 Stages / 250+ Rounds$125 Entry fee • $150 after March 1st • Limited to 250 Competitors(ENTRY FEE INCLUDES SATURDAY EVENING BBO AND MULTIPLE CHANCES AT RAFFLE)BIG PRIZE TABLE RAFFLE held daily during match • Plaques to Category Winners & to Top 3 in ClassStake Shoot • Side Matches • Shoot-offs & Awards on Sunday • Slots Awarded to Open & Limited NationalsFor more information. call: Ron or Chris Pearson, Match Directors at (619) 295-5061, Fax (619) 299-2362Mail the form below with check payable to: Linea de Fuego - Area II Championship3403-C Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103Name: Phone# (Mailing Address:USPSA#:Squadding Preference:Circle the following: I will RO: Yes No RO Certification Level: FRI: am pm __ SAT: ant pm SUN: am pm(RO two half days and receive $50,00 refund after the match • Special RO Raffle)OPEN LIMGM MA B CD U• Maj Min • LADY SR JR LAW REVExtra BBQ Tickets: $15.00 T-SHIRT: $14.00 S M L XL $16.00 XXI.The Most UniqueSIXTH ANNUALMatch on the Circuit!More Shooting, More Classes, More Prizes!FREE PIG ROAST and STEAK FRY JUNE 26-29, 1997Your Shooting Vacation in 1997 in Beautiful Western ColoradoShoot 1.000 + rounds in 3 days on 15 COF. Compete in Class GM thru D in Open or Stock Auto. Shoot Open orStock in Double Action Revolver or Cowboy Single Action Ravolver.$175.00 for World Shoot-off Match.wow) SHOGrorr'‘\•*ANIL .i1,31,,AR• %it Jivoi var.: ,7There is something for everyone. "The most diverse match in history" includes shoot-offs in Open and Stock for:Ladies; Seniors 150+1; Juniors (under 18); Law Enforcement and Double Action Revolver. Other Shoot-offsinclude. Physically Handicapped; Super Seniors 182 +); Stock SA Revolver; International; Military Active Duty,Reserve and Veterans; .22 Pistol; .22 Rifle: Centerfire Rifle, Cowboy Rifle and Shotgun. and Shotgun (pump &auto). Law enforcement will be divided into full time and reserve and a shoot-off for police with duty gun and gearCylinder & Slide: Bill Laughridge will teach one day gunsmithing classes on June 24 or 25 before the match. BarrelFitting on Tuesday and Trigger Tuning on Wednesday.Two-Day Pistol Close by Jerry end Kay-Clark Miculek. The most successful shooting couple today! Whether youshoot an auto, revolver, or you are male or female, this class is for you. Shoot 1,200 rounds in two days andlearn their family secrets! $325 with a 5150 deposit. Monday & Tuesday, June 23-24. Hurry!• Browse the covered vendor area loaded with your favorite merchandise • See Grand Mesa, OurayBlack Canyon of the Gunnison, Telluride or Mesa Verde • Ride the Durango/Silverton Train •Come Early • Shoot The Hellweg World Challenge • June 21, 22 or 23Shoot four runs on all 1 5 stages in one day • Shoot Saturday, Sunday or Monday for $80.00 •Cash payback by class: GM-D in Open and Stock Auto, Open and Stock Double Action Revolveror Cowboy Single Action Revolver.SANJUANSHOOTINGRANGENamePhoneAddressTo receive a registration form send a copy of this ad to: San Juan Shooting Range, c/o American Handpunner World Shoot-off Championship,19878 Dave Wood Road, Montrose, CO 81401 Questions: Paul Miller, Match Director Cell or Fax (970) 249-4227 e - meil: senjuenl@rmi.netPage 86 March/April 1997

Match Fee $50 00 until April 10th$60 00 after April 10thNo refunds after May 1. 19971997 Oklahoma Sectionaloil Capital Practical ShootersContact Tom Rich (918) 743-0024 or Jack Ostendorf (918) 438-2669Tulsa, OklahomaMay 10 & 11, 1997USPSA Sanctioned EventMatch info sent upon receipt of entrySquadding requests must be mailed togetherName _ _USPSA #:Address _CityTelephoneCIrcle Applicab(e MAJ MIN UM OPEN LADY LAW REVMake checks payable to: Oil Capital Rod&Gun ClubAmount Enclosed $StateZipUSPSA ClassMail to: Tom Rich2940 South QuakerTulsa. OK 74114trbrv1/4 cv\)MATCH SPONSORCHIP McCORMICK CORPSMITH & ALEXANDER, INC.STAGE SPONSORSGLOCKPEARCE GRIPS, INC.NOWLINCOLT MFG., INC.BRAZOS GUN WORKSCOMPETTTION ELECTRONICSCONTRIBUTING SPONSORSACCURATE PLATING & WEAPONRY, INCMTM MOLDED PRODUCTS CO.BAR-STO PRECISION MACHINEOPTEKCASPIAN AMRS LTD.SHOOTING CHRONY, INC.COLORADO CAST BULLETSSMOKING HOLE PISTOL DESIGNSDILLION PRECISIONSTARLINEHODGDON POWDERSWD-40KRUNCH PRODUCTS1996 USPSATEXAS STATELIMITED CHAMPIONSHIPTHANK YOU SPONSORSMAJOR MATCH SPONSORSTI INTERNATIONALMIKE GIBSON MFG.ARRENDONDOOEHLER RESEARCH, INC.BO-MAR COMBAT SIGHTSRB-17 INC.CLEAN BORESILENCIODAWSON PRECISIONSTABIC, INC.HELLWEG, LTD.USA MAGSJP INTERPRISES, INC.ZERO BULLETSSTRAYER-VOIGT INC.CAYLOR SERVICESELDERTON CUSTOMLECK'S CUSTOM GUNSPATRIOT SUPPLYVANDEN BERG CUSTOMWILSON COMBATBRILEY PISTOL DIV.11906TEXAS STATED CHAMPIONSHIPACCURATE POWDERSMULLIN'S AMMUNITIONBIANCHI INTERNATIONALPENGUIN INDUSTRIESCHOATE MACHINE & TOOLSIERRA BULLETSDAVE'S SHIRT & TROPHYSPRINGFIELD INC.DOSKOCILTEN RING PRECISIONHOFtNADY MFG. CO .WINCHESTERLES BAER CUSTOM, INC.March/April /997 Page 87

1997 North Carolina State ChampionshipUNITED STATESPRA CT ICA L SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONMay 16, 17, 18Anthill Shooting ClubSouthport, NCEntry Fee: $65.00 before April 18, 1997 $80.00 after. 6 Courses of ftre - 180 roundsTrophy Match: All prizes distributed in free raffle at Saturday night fish fry (free to competitors)Please Print /Check all that applName USPSA # Clazsisp.,Address: City: State.Open: Maj: Min: Lady: Law: Jr. Sr.T-shitis $15.00 each: XXL: XL: L: M: S: Extra Meals ($10): Totall„.T-shirts and extra meals must be prepaidOfficial Hotel: Sea Captain Motor Lodue:1-910-4577.5263 Reservations should„bp.mtieWby April 18,1997For good rates on Beach Condos call Margaret Rudd:Realtors: 1-800-7337.5,213RO's and CRO's needed. Please call for clef:ails.No refunds after April 18, 1997Checks payable to. Anthill Shooting Club, 10017 N. Olde Towne Wynd. Leland NC 28451 Tim Timberlake (910) 371-6391040 sosttBEST OF BOTH WORLDSA BIG MATCH WITH A. SMALL MATCH FEE 11111opmAINNOIMIPzwr--1LIPSA,gOCTIT: t:ABDO I ATION7117:71P7AlliiiLONG ISLAND IPSC CHAMPIONSHIPJUNE 15, 1997'ate'AD *V*97,14174,44/1 • 860.Hosted By The Long Island Practical Shooters Association.To Be Held At : The Pine Barrens Sportsmen Facility in picturesque West Hampton Beach N.YFeaturing : 9....Stages with over 200 rounds !Pnzes :Trophies and PlaquesMatch Fee : $40.00 (Must be received no later than 5/25/97)Mail Entry Form To L1PSA c/o Dave Olsen, 119 Beatrice Ave., West Islip, N.Y. 11795, -..1 11: Name USPSA# ,:AddressCity ::State:Catagory1:Maj-..Zip Phone Class :1(check one) Unl Ltd Rev Lady11MinMake check payable to LIPSA ' 1■SOLD OUT IN '96' !For more info callDave Olsen Match Dir.(516) 587-6767Directions & Matchinfo will be sent by mail.Page 88 March/April /997

iNaw/wIlt• \ The 1996 Golden Bullet CliaNorCal Section Production_itsliiTHANKS OUR SPONSORS !!!The Match Staff; Shooters; NJ COM-Call Section. daaraci its merolbersi varish telethank aall the esa.arsporterea aorlaco inalce G131"945 the great rautcceasesit was:Match Socanacars: Elaar-Sto Precision' Maachirae aaracl Mitchell Armislaraciorwarrraerat Sipolasors: GaaraGaamees at gat ZiVIL4112; rraith 421= Nsaremeacart;1-irraceat la.a.stconca ProcloctasStase Srscax-amorsa: FLPM; 1..irraciat Ca-iota:am Proclaactaa; Siez-rea 1:11aillets;..Arrara3r Ftec a-tattling.; A.A=113 Parr caroasarac e Fire Mk rrraes, SrracalciraI-Icale Pistol 1714esispea.Eirreciaal Everat Sporasearsz Ft.PM; -Yeasacca; 11-irraceat Custom Procisacts;MGM; Alcca Thirssat; Practice Master grarget S3raterrals; SpefaciShooters Iratemaatioraaal (SSI); A491=181 Performaxace Firearms;Etaarscho 4csa-clorarala Gamins 411= Arraroc.; 1Z:a avoar i Serarice fieraterdcaratril.-luitors: ilorrtaar; Staar .4%..roxmaraitiora; I17101c1 West G 11.111k 8= Loan.;11:1)111can. Precisicara; McI-arearra'a 4-aistcarra. Maachiraes; FlaeshvoisratIracicaor Shocatirtsi Faacilit3r; Acca.arate Powciers Iraternaatiorial;Caliasipiara Arrras, 1-tal...; eacierray tfikw .2t es 4i= lErvigranriraigraNew' 11:"Irecticaras Screerairas; Joe Coma-aloe:sill, No4e&AllrilirGaarlairraithirag; McCormick; Coonrajpetitiort Ga.a.ra VarcarIca;Etora's Ph at irrriaac3r;'mac. (Pro Moans); 1-loselora 1Pcowcieria;Micl Nov at3r Practical Shooters; PJ S.; C.A. 'Vaal 4e 3rPractical Shcacatex-s; Thrgetimasteres; Shasta Slacto.terea; Sazata LuciaActiora PistolGEC:DPPFLEY .02.1■1 1Z1 11314.1LJICE GRAYautcta WI =artier InnIcarCall Sect' CS ra Limited ■Claearripics .1"1.NicarCal Section" C:opera. ClaaarrapicontpCanyon Oaks Sportsman's Club Annual1))1(:- Pn.A.('TName: Phone: USPSA #:June 14 & 15 19978 Stage Trophy Match - 250 rds min.PRIZES - Everyone has a chance!Sponsor Drawing at Roast Saturday NightSTI's Dave Dawson - IPSC Clinic call for details$95 Fee includes:Roast & Sponsor Drawing Sat. Nightadditional meal tickets.: $20.00Address: City: State: ZipClass (Circle all that apply) Open/ Limited Major/ Minor Revolver Law Woman Senior Junior* RO's Shoot Free: information call (805) 259-721; indicate if you can ROA 12(,_s----)•14., A l Ltt\ i I1( )\ V.Nomili.VSend application and $95 ($125 After 5 /15 /97) to:Canyon Oaks Sportsman's ClubP.0 Box 133San Fernando, CA 91341Match Director: Larry W. Cobb (818) 994-6975 Fax (818) 994-6814 * Squads please send your entries together.March/April /997 Page 89

Entry Fee: $165.00 before Apri115, 1997Fee: $195.00 after April 15, 1997Fees include 1 T-shirt SizeNo Refunds After May 1, 1997Name:presents the First AnnualCOYOTE CLASSICat Global Shooting Complex, Arvin, CA8—Stages / 300 RDS+ by Matt McLeamMatt McLearn Classes: 1200 RoundsMay 8-9 or May 12-13 $325.00 for two daysYes Dates Limited to 10/classUSFSA# Class Win you serve as an R.O. R.O. Shoots Free T-SHIRT/HAT SALEOpen/Limited Major/Minor Woman Senior Junior Law Rev. # Hats @ $15.00 $Address: # T-Shirt @ $15.00 $City State: Zip # L-Sleeve 0' $20.00 $Telephone Sat. Night BBQ $15.00 Yes # Size Total $ADDRESS ENTRIES: San Joaquin Valley Action Shooters 9102 Anchor Island Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93312INFORMATION: 805-845-7025 or 805-588-9620 • Fax 805-845-6993* Purse dependent upon shoot participation1997 Arkansas State Open ChampionshipMay 2, 3, & 4Entry Fee: Level I Professional $200.°°Cash pay in order of finish, based on participation.Entry Fee: Level ll Amateur $60.°°Merchandise & PlaquesNameUSPSA#AddressCiassCity State ZipPhoneCircle: Open Limited Master A Senior Lady Major MinorMake Checks Payable To: CASA6 to 8 StagesMatch held to first 100 entrys.Mail To: Oliver's, 17500 Gene Rd.Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Contact: Hayden Oliver (501) 888-4448Quinlan (501) 455-0411Page 90 March/April /997

1997 NW AREA 1 CHAMPIONSHIPSPONSORED BY: STI InternationalUNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATION10 STAGES --- 175 ROUNDS --- LIMITED TO 240 SHOOTERSOPEN & LIMITED MATCHES -- TROPHIES + PRIZE TABLEMEDFORD, OREGON MAY 23, 24 & 25, 1997PRESENTED BY: SOUTHERN OREGON PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATIONMATCH FEES: $100 BEFORE MARCH 1ST, $135 AFTER MARCH 1ST, WALK-IN FEE $200NAME TEL # (USPSA #ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCLASS: GM M ABC D UnclDIVISION: LIMITED OPEN(Unclassified will shoot for overall placement only) (Junior under 18, Senior over 50)CATEGORIES: Lady' Law Enforcement Junior Senior InternationalYOU WILL BE ASKED TO WORK ONE HALF DAY: I am a certified: CRO RO Warm BodyPLEASE SQUAD ME WITHMAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: S.O.P.S.A.SEND REGISTRATION TO: 1997 AREA ONE, 2146 GALLS CREEK RD. GOI,D HILL,OR 97525For more info call Brian McCormick at (541) 855 -7961 after 6PMSPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! LEARN TO SHOOT BETTER WITH MICHAEL VOIGHT!Two day class MAY 26 & 27 right after the match! $350 for 2 full days. Maximum 12 Students.Please send me full information1997 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPUNITED STATESEAGLES NEST PRACTICAL SHOOTERSPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONERIE, PENNSYLVANIAJULY 19 & 20, 1997MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:EAGLES NEST PRACTICAL SHOOTERSMAIL TO: PAUL TUNNEY5447 GARDNER DR.ERIE, PA 165098 STAGES MINIMUM. 175+ ROUNDSMATCH FEE $75.00 ($90.00 AFTER JUNE 29,-,)NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 6, 19977,, EDITION USPSA RULE BOOK WILL APPLYNAME USPSA #CLASSADDRESSCITY STATE ZIPPHONECIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY OPEN LIMITED LADYSENIOR LAW MAJOR MINORMATCH WILL BE COMPLETED IN A HALF-DAY; INDICATE 1sT & 2No CHOICESSat AM, Sat PM;_Sun AM. (SQUAD REQUESTS SHOULD BE SENT IN TOGETHER)MATCH T-SHIRTS $15.. (PREPAID) SIZE(NO SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR)SHOOT-OFF PISTOL & SHOTGUNON SUNDAY PM, $10 PER GUN50% PAYBACK TO VVINNERSFOR INFO CALL DOUG IVIICHALI814-833-4051 ON WEEKDAYS 12-3March/April 1997 Page 91

11997 AREA 7CHAMPIONSHIPArea 7 ChampionshipMay 16-17-18 1997presented by the clubs of Area 7hosted by the Haryard Sportsman's Club8 Stages of challenging shooting. 150* rounds. Slots awarded to the Nationals. Rifle side match atnearby Ft. Devens (sight of the 1996 Colt Cup). Chicken BBQ Saturday night included in match fee.Match info and hotel info sent upon receipt of entry. All bullets/loads permitted under USPSA rulesmay be used. Prizes awarded for Open and Limited. Match T-shirts will be available. Match Fee:$90.00 ($100 after May 1,1997) For more information contact Match Director Don Geoffroy at (508)939-2155 or e-mail dgeof@tiac.netName:Address:City: State: Zip:USPSA#: AM Phone: PM Phone:UNITED STATESPRIC17.1. .11[0.1G-330E04100 ATIONCircle All that applyGMM A BCDUOpen Limited LadyUNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATION1997 AREA 8 CHAMPIONSHIP EGW—ri–n-iirMAY 22nd-25th, 1997 EVOLUTION GUN WORKSFREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIAMATCH FEE: $100 (INCLUDES MATCH TEE-SHIRT)NAME:USPSA # CLASSOPEN / LIMITED MAJOR / MINOR WOMAN SENIOR REV.ADDRESS:CITY: STATE: ZIP PH( )MATCH WILL BE COMPLETED IN A HALF DAY; INDICATE FIRST & SECOND CHOICESTHURS PM ;FRI AM :FRI PM ;SAT AM ;SAT PM ;SUN AMSHOTGUN SIDEMATCH $25 (F, Sa, Su); RIFLE SIDEMATCH $25 ;(sa,su)SAT EVE. BBQ $12 ; SUN PM SHOOTOFF $10 (ALL CASH BACK)VELOCITY CAP 1500 FPS:(3 SHOT AVG)Page 92T-SHIRT (INCLUDED) S ; M ; LMAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MIKE MARTIN.MAIL TO: MIKE MARTIN1612 DOGWOOD DRIVEALEXANDRIA, VA 22302-2727; XL ; XXL ; EXTRAS 310 EACHQUESTIONS? CALL MIKE AT703-931-3531 7 TO 9 PM ONLYYOU MUST BE A USPSAMEMBER TO SHOOT MATCH.March/April 1997

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