Cider Creek Shootist Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Been on the outside lookin in for a while now . Thought I would drop in and say Howdy . Am gatherin guns , dies and such and hope to give that feller that comes in last place a run for his money soon . Merry Christmas to all of ya , and stay safe . The world needs as many Cowboys as it can get . Cider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Welcome to the fire! Where is home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Creek Shootist Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks for the welcome . Home is St.Petersburg Fl. there are a couple clubs within an easy drive from here . Gonna go pester them once i'm set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Welcome to the place! Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 The best advice is to stop buying and get around some experienced cowboys. You can see what works, differences in categories, most common equipment and support gear like leather and carts. You might get a chance to handle guns and learn about sources for gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Welcome and Merry Cowboy Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Jump on in, the waters fine! Welcome to the most fun you can have with your clothes on!! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Welcome! Tom Bullweed said it just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Lotsa good cowboys down in FL, you’ll have some good folks to shoot with. Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Get to a local match! Now! Common sense says that a new shooter needs to acquire all of the guns, gear, and clothing before going to a match. Oh, and to get in plenty of practice beforehand so that they will be ready to compete. Right? Wrong! The best approach is to attend a local match before you buy anything (or at least before you buy anything else). Is this counterintuitive? You betcha, but trust me, it works, for several reasons. Over the years I have met many people who acquired all the guns, but never made it to a match. They missed out on years of fun and friendship. I’ve also met eager new shooters who showed up at a match with gear that they spent good money on, only to find that what the gun store salesman told them was perfect for SASS shooting would not run, or even that it was not legal. I wouldn’t wish that disappointment on anyone. It’s also totally avoidable. Did I say “get yer carcass to a local match”? Good. Those Florida shooters will take care of you. Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Welcome! In case you did not notice the vague references above , go to some matches and shoot other pard's guns to find what works for you. Then go find some of those. And note you will be provided ammo with the loaner guns so you don't even need any to show up. Blue jeans, button up shirt, and shoes that meet the rules are a good idea, hat is optional but a good idea. And 'pards will generally graciously decline any offer of payment for the gun use or the ammo. But do return all collected brass and shells to whoever loaned you their irons. You might get them to accept an offer to pay for lunch... Maybe. The ones who accept can be expected to fill your head with huge amounts of SASS information. When at the match, you might also offer to help where you can, such as picking brass (I have a hard time seeing it on the ground) or tearing down after the match (that I can do). The clubs near you likely have web forums, find them and join them. Besides information, they are also a great local source for good used arms and accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 If you are married and bring your wife to a big match, keep her away from the "Work N Ranch" trailer. Don't ask me how I know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Cider Creek Shootist--- Welcome to the best game and folks goin. Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Creek Shootist Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 You folks sure know how to make a feller feel welcome , and a lot of good advice . I shot IPSC for a number of years and was just gettin my feet wet at Cowboy Matches , when the bottom fell out and it was time to thin the toys so to speak . But i gotta tell ya , i loved it . Some of the best folks I've ever run into . Seems retirement has slipped up on me . Wife said I have spent plenty of time doing what I had to , now it was time to do what I want to . She also has a "Honey Do " list , but I get time off for shootin :). Gonna have to lay low for a little longer , Doc says i'm in the high risk of things turning ugly if i get the covid so I have been avoiding folks best i can . Will get my carcass out to a local match just as soon as i can to see what folks are shootin but i gotta tell ya ............ I'd rather lend my gun , then borrow one . Not sure why .Thanks again for the welcome and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Being in St Pete you should come to the Doodle Hill Regulators match this Sunday in Ruskin. It’s just over the Skyway from St Pete. If you have any gear, bring it and people will probably try to fix you up with things to shoot with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 CC Shootist, Like you,I don't like to borrow gear.But if I hadn't I would probably have missed out on the most fun I've had in years. I say go and try whatever gear is offered,talk to those who it belongs to ,and have fun. I'm sure you will offer to use your own ammo,but most cowboys prefer to shoot their ammo in their guns.Most of the time a sincere smile,a handshake,and Thank You will be most appreciated. Welcome to the sport, Choctaw Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 CC, let folks help you now, because in a year or so, you will be doing the same thing for some other person new to CAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, DeaconKC said: CC, let folks help you now, because in a year or so, you will be doing the same thing for some other person new to CAS. You told him? I thought he was supposed to figure that out for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 7:20 PM, Cider Creek Shootist said: Thanks for the welcome . Home is St.Petersburg Fl. there are a couple clubs within an easy drive from here . Gonna go pester them once i'm set up. Thought I needed to be set up before my first match and it was eye opening when that glorious day came. Guy who steered me from IPSC (that I was pretty good at) to cowboy (that I had never seen) brought guns and ammo for me. EVERYBODY there offered me their favorite firearm/ammo, (thought there might be a catfight or two over whose guns I would choose) and generally felt like one of the gang from the minute I was introduced at pre shoot briefing. As I got ready to shoot my first stage the TO leaned in and said "enjoy this and soak it in because that guy over there is the overall state champion, that lady is the world champion in category and that guy has won his category at the national championships several times. They will help you if you ask but you aren't going to win, not yet anyway. The fun of the game is why they are here, never forget that." Welcome Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Some of the best folks (and best Cowboys) you'll ever meet live down in Florida. Really fine folks. Welcome! ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Some of the best folks (and best Cowboys) you'll ever meet live down in Florida. Really fine folks. Welcome! ..........Widder Widder, didn’t you used to live in FL....or was that the twins? Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Welcome to da Fun , get out and enjoy.. Still have my first two Revolvers I used for main match guns ( Uberti Cattlemen in .45 Colt ) though I don't shoot them much in matches ... I now Shoot Uberti 1871 Open-tops in . 44 spl. 7 1/2 inch barrels with navy grips ... I shoot 66s one in .45 Colt and the other in .38 WCF. not the rifles I started with a couple of decades ago ... So don't sweat the equipment or lack there of and get out and shoot with folks ... Again Welcome and Merry Christmas ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 9 hours ago, Krazy Kajun said: Widder, didn’t you used to live in FL....or was that the twins? Kajun @Krazy Kajun yeah, he did, but the extradition time is almost up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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