Widder, SASS #59054

And don't forget the REAL scars from cuts on thumbs and fingers from sharp edge 97 bolts. And calasis and sometimes a small blister from hard practice with pistols and SG. I now put a bandaid on my thumb and finger when I dry fire practice to help eliminate some cuts when I 'bump' the edge of the bolt. The cuts don't hurt so much but its hard to practice with blood running down your hand (I take blood thinners). ..........Widder

Let him know WE ALL hope he has a complete and quick recovery. As for TW, ya gotta remember that he's a little hindered hisowndangself with those 2 bad forearms. He's still wearing splints a few hours a day and I doubt he'll do much practicing before the match. I think his 'Chicken Feet' curse has backfired on him..... CAPT: hope to see you at the Ocoee Rangers tomorrow. ..........Widder

"....... pinpoint accuracy". I don't know where you shoot, but "pinpoint accuracy" ain't exactly a big requirement when shooting at 18" square targets at 6 yards. ..........Widder

I think he's jealous of your shooting abilities. And, he still thinks he sings like Elvis. ..........Widder

Well stated...... especially from a man who TW don't even like. ..........Widder

Oh yes..... The Snickerito Bandito! ..........Widder

AGREE. Surely with an appeal, somebody in the club should have know the correct rules governing this type situation. RESHOOT. Misses do not carry over. AND........ TO needs to take a refresher course, assuming the TO has ever taken any courses. ..........Widder

You fellers 'quack' me up. I'm glad you're both into 'Chickens' and not ducks. TW is correct in on thing he's told me......... Shooting Bull ain't good enough to shoot the TN State. ..........Widder

I know this post is 'stealing' the thread, but I gotta share this with the Wire Pards. For about 4 or 5 years now, TW and I will get together to sell a gun or swap a gun, etc..... and in the process, we usually meet somewhere we can have a good meal. Now, for all these times we've met, TW would always order 3 beers. Really. And A couple years back, I ask him.....'WHY do you always order 3 beers'? TW told me that when his 2 brothers moved out west (Texas and Montana), they agreed to have a beer for each other when they were able. The 2 extra beers were to honor his brothers..... and they in turn did the same when they were somewhere to get a drink. Anyhow, last week, TW and I met in Murfreesboro cause I was buying a nice varmint scope from him. At the restaurant, TW only orders 2 beers. Naturally, in my best somber voice, I expressed my condolences on what appeared to be that one of his brothers had passed away. TW says: Oh No! its nothing like that. You see, my wife made me join a Baptist Church and now I can't have one for myself". Another true story..... cause you just can't make this stuff up! ..........Widder

I got Red Knee's address somewhere but I probably can't find it right now. I used it a couple times to send him some SNICKER candy bars for Christmas. He Loves SNICKER bars. If the TN State were to award a years supply of SNICKER bars to the SG Side Match speed winner, Red Knee would probably show up and beat everyone. CG: tell Gut C and Skrap P to be at their best. I plan to show no mercy and take no prisoners..... The State record for 6 KD's is 4.24 seconds. If they beat that, I'll give them a box of AA's Low Noise, Low Recoil. (25 round box). ..........Widder

Dang LLP, you is a 'Bad Man'..... You oughta be teaching ole TW a few tricks. ..........Widder

Actually, it will be worth the price just to watch those 'other' top 97 shooters in the side match, and Ole Widder will be a spectator... Don't be surprised if some spirited (fast) 87 and SxS shooters also put up some respectable times. Looks like Red Knee (The Oklahoma Tornado) will be missing the party this year. Sure gonna miss his show. And looking at the list of shooters, I counted no less than 6 or 7 top SG shooters that can make their favored SG sing... in the key of 'boom'. And one of those is a top shooting Cowgirl. Heck, I'm just surprised Superman ain't sent in his application yet. ..........Widder

I agree with you, Randy..... 100%. If a person really wants to be fast, ya gotta pull out nearly all the restrictions to find out those 'impossible' limits. Soon, the practice sessions will reveal areas of sloppiness that can be worked on. AND, those fast practice sessions will also reveal that your previous 'limitations' are changing because your speed has improved. Assuming you don't have any restrictive health issues, you gotta believe in yeowndangself and believe those 'unreachable' speeds are actually not impossible to reach. Sooooooo, I would suggest you practice hard and practice fast. At a match, its o.k. to throttle back a little. But when its practice time again, as Randy stated, ya gotta practice fast to know your speed limits..... and then exceed it. You might be the next 'speedmeister'. ..........Widder

1. You're behind the time, KK. She was also right when she married Tommy Gun. 2. She was right when she shot the Marlin. 3. AND...... she Was right when she choose to shoot the Widdermatic...... ..........Widder

I might add...... "PROPER" practice is most important. Its easy to get sloppy and use bad techniques in dry firing. So be cautious. Some of the posters above have world class credibility in shooting Duelist. Take their advice wisely. Another world champ duelist is TN Williams. I'll call him on the phone and get him to post some info for you. Then one day........ you can kick his butt. ..........Widder