Warden Callaway Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 I got interested in CAS when I retired. All my shooting buddies were gone. Mary went along. I didn't think too much about it. I figured she liked the outing and lunch out. But I got the vibe that maybe she wanted to shoot. So I asked her. Yeah. So guns and leather later she started with 38s. But later evolved into 44WCF. She had accumulated two pair of 38/357 Cattleman. Numerous Marlin 1894s. But only one shotgun - a Stoger Uplander 12 gauge. She never missed with it. Sawmill Mary and Hickock Holly both shot their first clean match the same match. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 19 hours ago, Dapper Dave said: Well, I made no egregious errors, was complemented on my safety, and had a great time!! Welcome to the game! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 (edited) 14 hours ago, Dapper Dave said: The very first stage I was a wee bit nervous, since the last time I competed against a timer was probably 25 years ago, IDPA. I think. I even missed one round from the pistol - 10 YARDS...😁 Egads. But seriously, it was a great time, and I took third place on the Cowboy division. I think there were three people...honestly, it doesn't matter, I have a pin to put on my hat. I met some neat people, and had a great time, and my wife tolerated the whole thing. Awesome! That's what it's all about! Welcome aboard! Edited November 3 by Rye Miles #13621 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dave Posted November 3 Author Share Posted November 3 (edited) One thing was funny - the gift for coming was an insulated lunch sack. I just so happened to really NEED an insulated lunch sack! Gotta love it. Oh, a photo from the second to last stage. My posse, and thoughtfully Colt Laredo put me with a LOT of very experienced shooters. Edited November 3 by Dapper Dave 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradiddle Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 On 11/2/2024 at 12:18 PM, Dapper Dave said: Well, I made no egregious errors, was complemented on my safety, and had a great time!! Great looking vest. I'm shooting my first match later this month. Fortunately I have competed before in IPSC so I'm aware of the "buzzer affect". LOL. Still nervous which is a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dave Posted November 5 Author Share Posted November 5 Thank you - I am VERY lucky that Wild West Mercantile is right around the corner from Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, so to speak, so I was able to try on several until I found a vest that fit right. That is a nice place with some very nice people there. I foresee spending more money there - I have to keep up with the name, after all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 Bet ya got a lot of them questions answered too, huh? Keep at it, you'll get there. Congrats and welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 12 hours ago, Dapper Dave said: Thank you - I am VERY lucky that Wild West Mercantile is right around the corner from Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, so to speak, so I was able to try on several until I found a vest that fit right. That is a nice place with some very nice people there. I foresee spending more money there - I have to keep up with the name, after all! I stop at Wild West Mercantile annually to shop. This year I have a $50 gift certificate given to me at Bordertown to spend. (Thanks, Claudia Feather for your continuing support of SASS.) I shop WWM's bargain bin. Most of the trousers I wear at CAS matches came from the bargain bin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 Be Safe have fun!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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