Category Archives: Competitions

RECOIL Web Articles

Posted on December 12, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

I’ve been contributing articles to RECOIL web.  Here are a few of the more recent ones. Thanks to Whiskey Two Four Studios for the photography! See All Open Sight Windham Weaponry SRC-308 Part 1 Windham Weaponry SRC-308 Part 2

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2014 TIGER Valley Team Match

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Background TIGER Valley of Waco, TX is a world class shooting facility that regularly holds various competitive events. It is one of the only facilities that hosts open registration tactical team matches. From 2009-2012 TIGER Valley ran annual 4 man … Continue reading →

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Rio Salado Sportsmans Club Team Matches August 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

At the end of August, the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club multigun division ran 2 team matches.  Team matches are rare events because they present certain logistical challenges for running them.  The main ones being safety with multiple people shooting at … Continue reading →

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The Arms Room Podcast

Posted on September 3, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

On August 25th, 2014 I was on The Arms Room Podcast talking about competition shooting:

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July 2014 Matches

Posted on August 6, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

6th/50 overall. Rifle: Sig 556R with Aimpoint M4 and TSD Kompressor Pistol: Suarez International Glock 17 with Inforce APL. Rifle: VZ2008 Shotgun: Beretta 1301 Comp Pistol: Suarez International Glock 17

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Moving Targets

Posted on August 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Not every club has access to elaborate moving target systems, and it is certainly less common for the individual to have them to practice on their own.  Consequently, when presented with a stage like this at a major match shooters … Continue reading →

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2 Gun Action Challenge Match: A Model for the Future

Posted on August 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

The Case For Rifle/Pistol Matches The number one reason people tell me they don’t want to shoot 3 Gun is because they don’t have/don’t want to buy a shotgun just for shooting a game. I have heard this more and … Continue reading →

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Competition Shooting for the Martial Gunman

Posted on August 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Techniques, Tactics, and Mindset All the Action Shooting Sports we see today have martial roots, just as archery, fencing, wrestling, and track and field do as well.  How martially applicable various matches are depends solely on stage design which determines … Continue reading →

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Beretta 1301 at Ironman 3 Gun 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

The Ironman 3 Gun is the highest round count 3 Gun match in the United States. The stages take up to seven minutes to shoot. The long days on the range and environmental conditions take a toll on shooters and … Continue reading →

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Ironman 3 Gun Match 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Ironman 2014 marked the 10th Anniversary of Trooper Class.  I’m the only person who has competed in Trooper Division at all 10 Ironman Matches that have featured it.  As one of the division’s founders I’m glad to see it remain … Continue reading →

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