Glock Annual Match XVIII

[alfsauve]

That's what the hype says.  Like this is the their "biggie".  It is sort of local to the Smyrna offices.  Well if you consider 45miles local.

September 24 - 25, 2011
Atlanta (Conyers), Georgia
South River Gun Club   
GLOCK Annual Shoot XVIII

Lot's of prizes.  Side competitions.  Vendors.  Glock armorer.  Gunny and I will both be there giving autographs.   Not sure if he's registered to compete, but I've registered for two divisions:  Amateur Civilian and Amateur/master Competition.   

Anybody else coming?   Is DRTV bringing cameras?  Should I bring my makeup kit?

[alfsauve]

Long day.  Had a good time.  While GSSF is a simple shoot, the pressure is still there.  Didn't see Gunny.  I guess he was busy elsewhere.   I was available at the autograph table, but they never called?  

Entered in 2 divisions.  Did good on the Amateur Civilian shoots, but not so great later in the morning for score on the Competition Division.  What I really did good at was plates.   Now I've shot a few plates here and there, and some poppers.  But this is the first time for shooting a pure plate stage.   Six plates, 8" diameter at 11 yards.   Easier than bowling pins.

I was able to clean two of the four strings, 6/6.  My aggregate time for 4 strings was 22.52 or about 5 1/2 seconds per string.  I was pleased and got a few oohs and aahs from the crowd.  No where near the Master shooters, but my one shinning moment.

Glock had their "store" there.  All the Glock mags were $20/ea.  Bought a few. Got THE t-shirt.  Thought about letting the Glock Armorers go over my two guns, but didn't want to spend the time.   Didn't stay for the exhibition match between the master shooters.    Met shooters from all over.  There are some real Glock "groupies" out there.    Met a lady who had driven down from Philly for this.  Turns out she and I share a love for the SW 686.   We talked a bit about our adventures shooting various matches (not Glock of course) with that revolver.   She was shooting "big iron"  (.45) today.  

If ISPC or IDPA seem too daunting.  Get out and try a Glock match sometime.  No holster.  No running.  Just three basic stages.  Fun and simple.

[alfsauve]

Y E S !  (There will be adjustments as competitors question some of the data and missing entries are entered.)  Earlier I was 36/401.  Now 37/402.


Rank Entry     Name      Tot   ------5 to GLock---  ------Glock M---------  ------Plates---------
                                         Time   Pen Scpre  Time  Pen    Score Time  Pen  Score
37    266 Alfred Sauve 95.55 24.18 8.00 32.18 25.85 15.00 40.85 22.52 0.00 22.52

Not bad for first outing  (don't look at what I did in the Competition Division.....that was practice)

Now if they would just recognize my "senior" status.    

Next time I want to break 90.

Might take a week more before they post the random drawings.

[twyacht]

Good shootin' Alf...Congrats!!!!!

How was the Kool-Aid?   

You really went to the dark side on this one,.....

[ellis4538]

A club I shoot at is talking GSSF matches.  Don't have a Glock but will have to pick something up if things work out...probably a 17!

Hope you win something BIG!!!!!

Richard

[Sponsor]

[alfsauve]

Due to work schedule I can't make a lot of local matches so the GSSF matches are another opportunity when I do have time free to shoot.   And they let you work on the shooting basics without having to worry about strategy, "cover", or running.  Just three simple courses of fire AND there are prizes.  Some by random drawing.

It was my first outdoor GSSF match and I had fun talking with the other shooters.  Mainly we talked about our other guns though.  I thought that was funny.   One lady from PA and I talked about how much we love our SW686s.  I wondered if I could have tried out my 686 on the practice plates?   I might ask next time I'm at a "big" match.   I don't get to practice with real plates.

[tombogan03884]

Due to work schedule I can't make a lot of local matches so the GSSF matches are another opportunity when I do have time free to shoot.   And they let you work on the shooting basics without having to worry about strategy, "cover", or running.  Just three simple courses of fire AND there are prizes.  Some by random drawing.

It was my first outdoor GSSF match and I had fun talking with the other shooters.  Mainly we talked about our other guns though.  I thought that was funny.   One lady from PA and I talked about how much we love our SW686s.  I wondered if I could have tried out my 686 on the practice plates?   I might ask next time I'm at a "big" match.   I don't get to practice with real plates.

Like I've said before, Glocks are just soulless bullet launchers.
They may be functional, accurate and reliable, but they aren't the ones you treat like a member of the family or a pet.
That takes steel and wood.  

PS The late entries should be penalized, they should not bump you down a notch.
You not only shot well, you got the paperwork in on time as well.

[kmitch200]

Like I've said before, Glocks are just soulless bullet launchers.

Only if you don't subscribe to "form follows function".

I have a beautiful Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Blue steel and beautiful grips but it might be raining this weekend up in the mountains.
My stainless SIG 1911 might be going or both of the Glocks. Probably the Glocks since they are so much easier to break down to bare frame for cleaning.

[tombogan03884]

Only if you don't subscribe to "form follows function".

I have a beautiful Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Blue steel and beautiful grips but it might be raining this weekend up in the mountains.
My stainless SIG 1911 might be going or both of the Glocks. Probably the Glocks since they are so much easier to break down to bare frame for cleaning.

You are actually helping me make my point Solus.
I'm not bashing Glocks, but as you point out, it isn't the one you baby.

[Solus]

Like I've said before, Glocks are just soulless bullet launchers.
They may be functional, accurate and reliable, but they aren't the ones you treat like a member of the family or a pet.
That takes steel and wood.  

PS The late entries should be penalized, they should not bump you down a notch.
You not only shot well, you got the paperwork in on time as well.

It wasn't me who made your point last post...

However, I do think Glocks can "earn" a soul.  I carry a 23 most every day, for sure when I leave the house for more than getting the mail or paper, and after a bit, when you have been depending upon it to help protect your life, your "soul", it tends to gain a bit of yours, particularly if you've ever needed to use it. 

My 1911 was my first pistol that was a serious SD gun, coming after a .357 Blackhawk and a .30-30 Contender, and the bluing is worn on the edges from holstering and a scratch or two here and there when need to be protected.  Each time I pick it up, it is cold and heavy in my hand.  It is only a MK IV Series 70 Government Model but it is still a simple and elegant design.

My Glocks are always warm and light when I pick them up...even the big 21 when loaded.  While they get their share of wear and scratches, you don't need to worry about that, they will always be ready when you need them.

I feel more for my Glocks because they spend more time with me on the "front line".  They are the ones I am concerned about and the ones I care about the most. 

But they are ugly, except underneath.