The PARAcast

Kenny decided to go camping. So you’ll have to contend with Steve,  Tom, and Robert while they discuss the important issues of the day, such  as: “Should RO’s at major matches be allowed to play stage walkthrough  music for the squad or is the match director being petty by telling them  no?”

You know... the important things. 

 

Tyler Turner Please talk about how excited you are that Matt Hopkins is running for A3 director and why it's important for us to start putting fresh blood on the USPSA BoD.

Aaron Laws Walkthrough music should be mandatory

Matt Hemple Since protests are so popular now, can we all group up and protest Bad ROs at majors.

Rob Moore Please see if any of your listeners (all 8 of them) know how in the world the DNROI managed to get bumped to open at SS nats.

Chris Potts What is the minimum amount of titegroup necessary to get a 115gr bullet out of a beretta 92 barrel?

Gabriel Johnson Are you guys gonna do a SS winter again?

Direct download: No_More_Walkthrough_Music_it.mp3
Category:Firearms -- posted at: 7:14pm MDT

Robert is back from the glorious state of West Virginia and filled with Southern Pride. That’s going to be awkward.
Join us tonight as we discuss the glorious events of this week in guns.
And we’ll answer your questions. But only the good questions. Not those ones asking why a S&W rifle worked despite the certain tactical crowd saying you’d be dead in the street unless you bought a $3,000 Gucci rifle.
David Blanton How many piles of burning tires did Robert stand around on WV to scam the government for disability
Sean Edmunds Does Robert have teeth marks in his mags?
Neil Bera Have you been shooting less because of the ammo shortages? If so how much less are you shooting? Have you taken any matches off your schedule? I bought enough components for a year before the season started but now I'm worried I won't have anything for next season if supply doesn't catch up with demand. With the election coming up I have a feeling it's gonna be a while before I can find primers for under $300 for 5000 on gun broker.
Matt Hemple Since my CZ custom order didnt come in on time I brrowed a Glock34 gen5. i didnt feel held back by the gun at all. Maybe the saying its the shooter and not the gun is true. I was able to win the overall with it. Should I sell my shadows and get a gun that dosent require constant maintenance
Seth Wolford Was A8 absolutely the BEST area match. Can we have nats at shadowhawk? Or at least low cap/classic nats as a test run?
Glen Weeks First it was great meeting Robert in person after all the years of listening to the show. Now how did area 8 compare to area matches out west? Also since there was a certain stage that created a lot of Dq's what's the opinion on that stage. Do you all think big name shooters get away with more DQ's than others since they are well known and RO's don't want to be the one to DQ them?
 
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Category:Firearms -- posted at: 8:10pm MDT

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Category:Firearms -- posted at: 9:38am MDT

Steve, Tommy, and Robert shot a match. Not all together, that would be weird.
Joins us tonight as we talk about the week in guns, matches we shot, people Robert offended... you know, the usual stuff.
We also answer questions. Especially the really important ones like, How much disrepute can one person bring to a major match without getting banned from the organization?

Matt Hemple Area8 is this weekend I have about 500 rounds of practice ammo how should I use it.
Stefan Ketcham What are the main things that could change to make IDPA appealing to you?
Peter Wiktorski Besides shooting, what other spots do you guys suck at? 😀😀😀
Trevor Toone What physical conditioning do you do. ie for explosive movements and footwork
Robert C. Moreno Hello gents, I just bought a shadow 2 and a 92X and was wondering what basic upgrades would be best to start with. Also I’m thinking about having the S2 milled to run an SRO in the future; what issues did Robert run into during his stint in CO? Oh and what holster is Kenny using for his 92X? Thanks!
Tyrel Kelsey How long before a match should you locktite your front sight?
Jared Michael Do you think it would be smart to open the cop match to everyone? I could do the cop match on Tuesday/Wednesday and then have a 12 stage match for everyone on Saturday.


Direct download: Just_the_two_of_Us_it.mp3
Category:Firearms -- posted at: 7:45pm MDT

Join us in our second week of looking for a new host as we talk with  Austrian turned Italian, the Humble Marksman, David Blanton. Dave  recently found himself in possession of a Langdon Beretta with a dot on  it. And now he’s all about the pasta life!

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Matt Hemple Now  that the new CO and production divisions rules have been out for a bit.  What are your guys thoughts. I personally think they are stupid. My  brass griped CZ shoots insanely flat.

Collin Lewis I  just re-chronoed my same loads that have been 132pf at the last few  major matches. Some made minor and some didn't quite... powder weight is  still the same at 3.9 grains of cleanshot. Do you think something is up  with my chrono or with the load?

Sean Edmunds I bought an FNX 45, tell me how big a mistake it was...

Robert C. Moreno Hello  fellas, I'll be attending my first level 2 match end of september   (Idaho Sectional) and might be going to the Area 1 championship the next  weekend. Do you have any tips on training, equipment, and prepping  match ammo? I may be a bit in over my head as a low B shooter but i'm  excited to get out of level 1 matches. Thanks for any insight!

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Direct download: The_New_Beretta_Langdon_Rodeo_it.mp3
Category:Firearms -- posted at: 7:02pm MDT

In our efforts to find a new host, join us tonight as we welcome a special guest, Steve Koski. Steve is a master class IDPA shooter, sometime shooter of USPSA, and an all around mostly nice guy.
 
Alex Coco Wendt: Now that I have my basic Dillon 550 is the primer alarm worth it?
I have $300 to spend on reloading, what do I need to successfully load 223?
Sometimes my be shellplate doesn't go into exactly the right spot, then on the next up stroke things get hung up, how can I fix this?
Derk Hopkins First off I would like to welcome Mr. Koski to the program. Welcome Mr. Koski. How long is too long for a make ready? Asking for a friend.
Sebastian Muñoz Steve Koski, how was your 4week covid quarantine?
David Blanton Will the 92 now become viable in CO?
Kepler Kramer Steve, you got anymore jugs of titegroup?
Ruben Garcia What’s the farthest you’ve driven for a local, including pre and post Covid? What’s the limit on crazy, 1.5, 3 hours for a local?
Jacob Franklin Favorite match underwear?
 
 
 
 
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Direct download: Another_Week_of_Crotch_Talk_1.mp3
Category:Firearms -- posted at: 7:47pm MDT

Everyone is back. Some of us shoot matches. Others sat around and complained about the general state of affairs in the country. Either way we’re doing a show and answering questions tonight at 4:30.
Kenny Platt Now that Steve is back, it’s time to remind him of the bet that he lost. I’m still shooting a plastic gun. Tacos are on him. Welcome back Steve!
David Blanton Shooting on staff day as a paid competitor - you get squaded with a bunch of boomers who are mostly IDPA shooters and it’s 100 degrees - your options are to pick up the clock and move the squad and degrade your match performance - or let them limp along - what do you do?
Lex Konishi What is indicternation?
Douglas Dalske G19 or 365xl for Carry and welcome back natty ice Steve!
Peter Wiktorski Has anyone from "Team Brown" gotten a state side with their vehicle yet?
Derk Hopkins What are some major Matches you guys are looking forward to NEXT year.
Evan Ruesdale Proudest moment and why?
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Category:Firearms -- posted at: 7:53pm MDT

Steve is still out of town undergoing indicternation in Oregon. So we got the crazy Nate to join us again to talk guns, fireworks, and other levels of high disrepute.
 
Zach Grubb When developing a load - do you tune your load to the recoil spring or do you tune recoil spring to your loads?
Walter Phelps Is a 9 pistol suppressed quite enough to enjoy in suburbia?
Matt Hemple How should you treat people that done paste all day and have the nerve to not tear down.
David Blanton How excited are you guys to come shoot the North Texas Open?
David Blanton What is your favorite competition gun and what are 3 things that keep it from being perfect?
Drew Beckman For the esteemed panel: what is your favorite non competition range toy? Thoughts on the Cz Scorpion?
Sebastian Muñoz How do you take revenge on the assholes who light off mortars on weeknights for two weeks straight around this time of the year? Asking for a friend.
 
 
 
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Category:Firearms -- posted at: 2:05pm MDT

The Humble Marksmen joins us tonight
 
Walter Phelps Not wanting to shoot limited minor with a p226 sao, how similar is the 320 x5? Ignoring the hammer vs striker ofc.
Matt Hemple Got a question for Kenny. When you made GM. Did it make you practice harder. Since I made it I've been practicing even more
Jared Michael How to get better at long range pistol shooting? 25 yard etc.
JD Tree Why don't his Glocks shoot left like everyone else's?
Jeromy Camp Any thoughts on using a .22lr pistol for live fire training instead of regular match gun some of the time?
Michael Boisson Is the Shadow 2 the best production gun ever?
Derk Hopkins If there was a State VS State USPSA competition Who would be on the team if there was a Team Utah? One person in each division to represent Utah. And back up if you don't want to name just one.
Calvin Leatherwood On a budget, 2011 or the DWX in 40? I know its not out yet but is it a viable option for limited?
Ryan Reid How do you stay so humble? Is Georgia or Texas more awesome, and what exactly makes you say Georgia?
Tyler Turner If dots make you shoot better, why have you gone backwards since you strayed from the Lord's division?
Direct download: The_Not_So_Humble_Marksman_it.mp3
Category:Firearms -- posted at: 2:15pm MDT

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Category:Firearms -- posted at: 5:36pm MDT