IDPA

27 posts

  • DefendOpinion

    Reducing My Manuals of Arms

    Would the simplicity of having a common manual of arms among different tools make achieving marksmanship performance goals this year easier? I suspect it would. Now which manual of arms path should I take?

    6 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    The Come and Take It Texas Shootout

    Another major match is in the books. This time it was my first major IDPA match, The Come and Take It Texas Shootout. I didn’t do as well as I had hoped or expected, but it was a good time…

    7 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    Is the Sig Sauer MPX a Viable PCC for IDPA and USPSA?

    Dave Woodruff, a guest contributor, shares his thoughts on the viability of the Sig Sauer MPX for use in IDPA and USPSA competitions.

    6 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    A Cursory Review Over Four Years of IDPA

    Having tracked four years of IDPA match results have shed some light on my pistol proficiency journey which has been filled with breakthroughs, stagnation, and everything in between. The journey isn’t done, but a retrospective is in order.

    12 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    Takeaways from Trying New Divisions

    Trying things outside of our comfort zone can provide a different perspective which can deepen our understanding and appreciation. I think this applies to shooting as well and my recent competitive shooting shenanigans appear to confirm that.

    7 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    Thoughts From My First Carbine/Handgun Match

    Shooting an AR-15 with an LPVO at a match was a first for me recently. It was a fun new experience that shed some light on a few things I should have known and on a few things that I…

    4 min
  • CompeteOpinion

    What The IDPA?

    Every match, regardless of a good or bad performance, has something to teach us as long as we maintain awareness during our performance. This after action report breaks down some recent snafus in an IDPA match and my plans to…

    6 min
  • CompeteReview

    Weber Tactical USPSA/IDPA Holsters

    The custom holster market is filled with options ranging from terrible to fantastic. I’ve found Weber Tactical’s USPSA/IDPA holsters to be on the positive end of that spectrum even though I’ve run into a few issues with them.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Grip and Trigger Control Things

    Being able to place an accurate shot on a static target without any time pressure is the essential foundation on which fast practical marksmanship is built on. Here are a few things I’m doing to improve that foundation.

    6 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    IDPA is Better with Friends

    Not a bad IDPA match overall, with the exception of stage 5 and hitting a non-threat on stage 3. Best part of the match was getting squad up with folks I interact with regularly.

    3 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    Back to IDPA

    A short after action report of the Father’s Day 2021 IDPA match. Net result – I didn’t do as bad as I thought I did.

    3 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    A Slightly Above Average IDPA Match

    This last IDPA match felt like a really bad match. However, the final score compared to past performance indicates it was above average. Either way, this calls for more practice and training.

    2 min