Celebrity Night at the range

[ellis4538]

A number of years ago I was shooting in a USPSA Sectional match at one of our local clubs and who should show up to shoot in the squad I was in...Brian Enos (who happens to have a very good web site himself)!  I know, not as cute as Randi and legs weren't impressive at all, LOL but one of the best shooters around at the time.  Learned a lot that day.

Richard

[billt]

A couple of years ago I was at one of the Sportsmans Warehouse's here in town, and right near the pistol counter they had this big, life size cardboard cutout of Rob Leatham. I happened to look a couple of feet over, and he was standing right there! I told him he looked just like that guy and he laughed out loud. He was just there checking out the guns and getting some stuff. He lives in the Mesa area. He was a super nice guy to meet and talk with.   Bill T.

[MikeBjerum]

A couple of years ago I was at one of the Sportsmans Warehouse's here in town, and right near the pistol counter they had this big, life size cardboard cutout of Rob Leatham. I happened to look a couple of feet over, and he was standing right there! I told him he looked just like that guy and he laughed out loud. He was just there checking out the guns and getting some stuff. He lives in the Mesa area. He was a super nice guy to meet and talk with.   Bill T.

I've met Rob, shot with Rob, and talked with Rob about how to shoot stages.  He is down to earth, a blast to spend time with and only on a pedestal because we put him there.  One evening when everyone was cleaning up he was talking to a few people, and Kippie noticed.  She told him to get his ass out there and help ... He jumped and worked as hard as anyone else!

The best description of Rob comes from Phil Strader.  Phil calls him an over grown kindergartner.

As compared to the average person on the street or the range I believe the "pros" are down to earth and good people for the most part.  There are a couple I don't care for, but I would take 99% home with me or to any shooting event with my friends without thinking twice!

[tombogan03884]

I suspect that when you reach that level of ability you have got to be personable as well as skilled if you are going to be representing a major company.
Lets face it, there are lots of people we never heard of who can shoot outstandingly well, But if they come across as a jerk they are not likely to project the image a sponsor wants us to have of their company.
Look at Ciener, how many of you have bought a different brand of .22 conversion unit because he personally is a jerk.

JMO

[MikeBjerum]

How many of you buy, love and shoot CZ?

One of their spokesmen and their crew are a strange group.  Beyond questionable moral standards and not fit to be around family.

They are among, and most of, the 1% I exclude.

[Sponsor]

[ellis4538]

I have a stock CZ SP01 Phantom which I use to shoot SSP in IDPA.  Sights will be replaced with something more suitable for my old eyes.  DA is a bear...SA is great...accuracy is great.  Might trade it if the right deal comes along but don't regret getting it.

Richard

PS:  Had one bad experience with a sponsored female shooter but all in all they are good people.

[Bidah]

I will agree with you m58.  I love my CZ's.. from what I have seen and heard, you are correct in that statement.

-Bidah

[billt]

Who is so bad at CZ?   Bill T.

[MikeBjerum]

Who is so bad at CZ?   Bill T.

PM'd ya ... just hope you aren't a part of the crew!

Others know, but don't want to name the names on here.

[billt]

Thanks for the reply.  Bill T.