The PARAcast
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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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?
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Unlike Area 1, we're always on.. Well, except for Steve. He's a bit water logged from drinking all the natty ice. So it's Kenny, Tom and Robert tonight.
 
Ruben Garcia I’ll be shooting my first Nats this year, any recommendations on how to prepare?
David Blanton Odds that nationals happens with COVID resurgence
Chris Lokey Wanted to say how awesome it was That Kenny started a new shooter club. Wish them all the success.
Brandon Boyd From your experience what makes a fun and interesting stage?
Gabriel Johnson What is the best option for slowing down entering a position? Big slowing steps like Charlie Perez teaches? Or, Flutter steps like JJ Racaza?
Mark Miller Best static drills, unable to run around (recovery from surgery) but i can stand and shoot.
Nate Osborne Likely you listened to the interview on practical shooting after dark with the area 2 director. I would be interested to hear your opinions on some of the topics they discussed. Should you be required to be a USPSA member to shoot matches? Should USPSA HQ be doing any more for local club's, marketing, etc.? Or are you happy with the current situation? What were your thoughts on seeing USPSA as a business? Should they be more actively marketing and trying to expand the sport? I just found the entire show to be very interesting, and wondered if you all had any thoughts on the topics.
 
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Tom and Steve went all Make Ready Podcast. So Kenny and Robert who love you more decided to record a show on their own.

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The guys shot a match. Then went to protest and things got out of hand. Needless to say the Rooftop Koreans had to get involved.


Richard Ingram Eric Gruffel says anything other than an Alpha on an open target shooting minor is unacceptable. Discuss.
Sebastian Muñoz @Steve Koski, how do you make a decision on which beer to buy? I always hear about cost/ounce/abv . . . can you nerd out and talk about your calculation method?
Steven Stewart Thinking of picking up a CZ TSO in 40, what spare parts should I have on hand? Or wait for the DWX...
Sean Edmunds Has Tommy tried his M&P 2.0 barrel in his wife’s M&P? Could he? Thinking about buying one to try in my 2008 M&P.
Wyatt John McNeill Serious question: Why do each of you shoot? What is the reason? Is there a end goal?
Kenneth Lamotte In y'all's opinion which movie has the most realistic gun play? Also m&p 2.0 or canik tp9sfx?
Ryan Zelachoski When you melt the fiber in the front sight, do you leave a big dot or small? Great show! Thanks.
Max Bloemendaal FYI, in the movie “Rush Hour” everyone uses a Beretta 92.
Douglas Dalske what's everyone's preferred energy delivery system prior to the match?
Justin Johnston What does Tom recommend for single stack gear? And is he ready to sell his rig for cheap since he is back in bed with his ole 90-two?
Ed Jackson The Rona pretty much screwed 2020, I haven’t shot a match since 7 Mar...should I just hang it up and liquidate all my gear, or ease my way back in?




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We’re going to do a show tonight. It will involve the latest production division talk, followed by some spicy takes on USPSA, and we may even talk about a match or two. Either way join us tonight as Kenny regales us with his thoughts on his new Beretta. We will also Answer questions. But only the cool questions. Well, maybe even the not so cool questions. We’re pretty open like that
 
Jacob Franklin Is Tom’s favorite tv show Westworld due to all the PX4 screentime?
Matt Hemple Due to the covid 19 I have drove 12hrs to shoot 2 matches the past two weekends. With equals out to about 150 seconds of shooting. Should I seek help from a counselor.
Chris Potts Questions for Robert. Are Dillons like CZ’s in the sense that you have buy another one whenever you break a spring?
Sebastian Muñoz Where can I find 17 ounce CZ basepads?
Robert C. Moreno Could you share your load data regarding Sport Pistol? I’m shooting 9mm 125 gallant bullets. Also, how do you go about finding accurate loads for your pistol, OAL, latter testing? Thanks for any insight!
Brett Beddow Any suggestions for removing squibs from a 16” PCC 9mm barrel ? I’ve channeling my inner squibnandez
David Blanton What if production had the option for major and 8 rounds- same rule otherwise. Would that provide character to the division or just be changing stuff to change stuff at this point
Evan Ruesdale I have been away from small arms for over two years, and will continue to be for another year. What can I do to maintain proficiency?
Nate Osborne What year (when not if) will a 9mm 2011 or 1911 be production legal? And how will manufacturer donations impact this timeline?
Austin Rist Tom, is it an unwritten rule to not walk through peoples yards if possible when delivering packages?
Chris Potts Also for Robert. I ordered 3k galant 147’s. What length do you like to load them? Any suggestions for loading them for a Pistol Caliber “Pistol” with a suppressor.
Tony Carter What are the Pros / Cons of 124 grain vs 147 grain match Ammo? Felt recoil, muzzle flip, accuracy and energy on poppers?
Lex Konishi Brisket, pulled pork or Ribs?
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Some of the guys shot a match yesterday while one protested, then went  out and practiced on his own. Find out who tonight on the show as we  discuss the week in guns and answer your super wonderful questions.

 

Rob Brom I  think I should shoot groups to get used to shooting the gun correctly  after a lag in practice.  Is this something your team of....guys...would  recommend? Thanks

Max Bloemendaal If  the only match you end up shooting this season is IDPA, with a  different gun than you shoot USPSA with, how many tacos would you eat?

Drew Beckman All  the recent podcast love for the 92 sent me down a Beretta rabbit hole.  We’ve heard Tom defend the APX - let’s hear some hot takes on his  defense of the Pico!

Derk Hopkins After  all this time off, Once the timer beeped what did you forget to do?  I  forgot this was a competition. I did not move with urgency.

Joshua Cook Transitions...any  tips on how to train to stop on target at speed without over "shooting"  your spot on target?  With all transitions at different distances it  seems hard to "muscle memory" transitions for precision.

Chad Strickland If the government gives another stimulus check, do I buy a safe or a MacBook for my wife?

Dave Sohm Rear sight has come loose, i can slide it with my finger. How should i secure it?

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While Steve planned a trip to Ohio, the rest of the guys spent their Ronabucks on new guns. Find out what everyone bought with their government bribe.. err relief money tonight as was talk about the week in guns!

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Day 376ish of the quarantine. Tom is still brown santa. Robert has resorted to setting up backyard field courses. Kenny has switched to production. Steve has gone full joe exotic and is now looking for drugs and a tiger.
But some things stay the same. They’re going to record another show. And with the help of you cool cats and sardine soaked kittens, they’ll answer all the questions you may have! Especially the ones about the guns and matches they aren’t shooting.
 
Robert C. Moreno What are your thoughts on the Trijicon SRO? Is it worth the extra cost over a Delta Point Pro? I'm thinking of throwing it on a X-5 Legion and shooting Carry Optics.
Douglas Dalske How often do ipsc targets show up at your local matches back when we all use to be able to shoot matches. I'm Considering ordering a case of them for practice. Since you do see them at majors just never at my local matches. Good idea or just stick to USPSA targets?
Chris Lokey How many days has Koski been in withdrawal from lack of Natty Ice? Has he passed the stages of shivers and breaking isolation in search of that sweet sweet nectar? Only to find that there is none? Does he wonder the streets while sad Hulk music plays in the background?
Olaf Styrbjörn (Just Olaf). The past six months I am the only one who shows up in Production. I am debating putting together a CO slide for my G34 so I have people to compete against. Is this a good idea or am I better off buying a complete other gun?
 
 
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