Jed Cooper Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just wanted to thank everyone at Powder Creek today. I shot my first match today. Everyone was very welcoming and great to talk to. At least I could blame my shaking on the cold weather today even though part of it was nerves. I came in dead last but I had a great time. I had no expectations of any speed, I just wanted to be safe and shoot the stages in the proper order. Look forward to many more fun outings. Now my wish list is growing and I need to start getting geared up. I had a member (Sneaky) who was gracious enough to let me use his guns, share his cart, provided me with ammo and helped guide me along! Just can’t believe how friendly and helpful everyone was. I think this sport is just what I need. Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome to the addiction... A lot of very fine...very nice people in this sport. And I know several down there that are fine people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk James Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Have a blast. Nice to get the 1st one out of the way. Welcome, hope to see you on the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Wilson Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I've only shot 2 matches so far, got dead last in both of them but I had so much fun and all my pards were helpful and supportive. Can't wait to shoot my 3rd match, and now I have all my guns and gear. Is this sport addictive? Hell yea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 You might have picked a better group to start with (Powder Creek) but I don't know who it would be. Welcome to the fire. Sit a spell and have some coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I have been shooting CAS since 2002 and I still leave the range with that same feeling each time. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I have been shooting CAS since 2002 and I still leave the range with that same feeling each time. Imis Now go get a good hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Powder Creek folks are some of the best of the best as you know now! Welcome to the addiction! SCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 PCC folks are great! Lots of fun to be had there. Don't worry about where you "place". Progress in that arena will eventually happen. Don't be too self conscious right now about anything other than being safe and having fun. Everything else will fall into place. Look forward to meeting you someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 What's important is you got started and had a great time. The rest will follow. You will soon be like the rest of us and, without your even being aware of it, you will have been shooting with SASS for decades. Our game persists because you will be helping new shooters just like the pards at your club are helping you. WELCOME!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome to our game/addiction/sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimore Ed Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Congrats, welcome, it’s a great shooting sport full of great folks. The neat thing about cas is you can do the historical aspect, tv or film or be a gamer. Get to use a wide variety of firearms and hang with interesting shooters who will truly help their competition. Have fun and be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Newt # 7365 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 You've come to the right game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome to the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun bandit Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 every thing is up hill after the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinthills Dawg Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 You had better keep your eye on that Sneaky fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Howdy and Welcome, Jed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome to the party! Now prepare to open your wallet for some new toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Cowboys and cowgirls are some of the best people you will find bar none. Enjoy the ride, be safe and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Jed, The addiction has now started! Welcome to the best game and folks goin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Shoots Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Good to hear you made it out Jed, welcome aboard! Sneaky is one the fastest (and nicest) triggers out there, so keep an eye on him and you'll be moving up the leader board in no time! Take your time on that shopping list. Most shooters out there will let you have a test drive of their guns. With all the options available, better to go slow, decide what barrel length, caliber, hammer style, rifle, shotgun, and leather setup, you like. Better to buy once and get the best you can afford. Once you choose a caliber, then you start on the reloading endeavor! Good luck and look forward to meeting you at the range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parson Remington Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 In many threads on the Wire you will read the same advice offered by Two Shoots. It is sound. Take your time and try different guns, rigs, shooting styles and categories. Find out what you like. In the long run it will save you money - lots of money. I was out of town for your first match, but both my wife and I are happy to let you borrow our toys and you can try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Welcome pard. I myself am only three matches in and can't wait for the next. And yeah, it's an addiction, I'm already contemplating getting backup shooters for my 357s. Maybe in 45 Colt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Welcome aboard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I missed last week's shoot due to another commitment. I'm a member of Powder Creek and shoot there regularly. Looking forward to meeting you! Are you on our email list? If not, please send me a personal message via this forum with your contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Jed, What guns did you shoot and what did you like, or dislike, about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Air Force saw fit to send me to Kansas back in '92. Can't say much for the terrain or weather but some of the best folks I've ever met! You're in now... the addiction has started. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus A. Gnatsass, SASS #71705 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Glad you made it out to the Powder Creek match! My wife, Fannie Kicker, and I weren't able to make the match Saturday. We hope to be there in a couple of weeks, prior to our return to Arizona for the rest of the winter. Looking forward to meeting and shooting with you. As many before have said, don't buy anything yet. I've got guns and ammo, smokeless and BP, you are welcome to try. Get a feel for as many possibilities as you can before laying out any cash on your firearms and leather. We were all once where you are now. Most of us were anxious to get our own gear as soon as possible. Most of us didn't listen to the advice you are receiving here and ended up with gear that we later traded, sold, or is still tucked away in a safe not being used. Take your time. Oh, and as Flinthills Dawg warned you, watch out for that Seaky fella, he's, well.....Sneaky! And a great pard! Titus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Stop smiling yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Oklahoma Charlie always said it didn't take much to fit in, but you knew right away when somebody didn't. Apparently, you're fitting in well. What we do here is welcome new shooters, help all we can, and form life-long friendships. Oh yeah, and we shoot, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You had better keep your eye on that Sneaky fella! +1 keep your eye on Sneaky. welcome to the game. Can’t wait to shoot with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black RZR Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 My Cowboy shooter Christmas list: 51' conv. 58' conv 2 - 60' conv pistols Henry 60' rifle Trapdoor Pair of BP pistols Browning sxs Rolling block 45-70 Couple new rigs More clothes to shoot CC Have all my guns worked over professionally .....the list keeps going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black RZR Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I bought a pistol for myself last year Xmas. My wife didn't know. I opened it in front of kids and her and just said santa brought it for me....she couldn't say anything about it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I bought a pistol for myself last year Xmas. My wife didn't know. I opened it in front of kids and her and just said santa brought it for me....she couldn't say anything about it LOL My wife would find the proper (to her) words later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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