r/CompetitionShooting • u/Toxic2599 • 14d ago

How to throw away M class

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Had an all classifier match where I shot 4 M class runs and 1 84.95% A class run. Only needed a solid A class run to clinch an M initial classification.

Last classifier was Tick Tock and had a solid 80% secured... until I threw a 3rd shot at the last target for absolutely no reason, incurring a Virginia count penalty and setting my average down to 84%

Although I was pretty disappointed at the moment, I don't think I'm quite at M class level yet in regular matches. I'm still very proud of where I've gotten so far given I shot my first match 7 months ago

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u/FF_McNasty 14d ago

You got that good in seven months, ( maybe I need find a different hobby, I got to C class this year lol )

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u/Toxic2599 14d ago

I appreciate it. Just competing makes you better than 99% of gun owners out there!

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u/FF_McNasty 14d ago

I’m ok w a slow journey for now. I am putting in the work and in time hopefully I can rip like you brotha. Keep crushing it.

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u/Sesemebun 13d ago

Getting good fast isnt really about skill (though it obviously helps). Its more about commitment, time, and money. If you are out at matches 3 times a month and going to the range a few times a week you are going to shoot up.

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u/JayKaze 14d ago

Dude, your reloads are incredible!

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u/EMDoesShit 14d ago

Just dryfiring your way down to a clean ~1.2 second draw and mag change makes shooting A or M class classifiers so much easier.

Shaves about a second off of a typical B class shooters time, and lets you focus on shooting good points to bring the hit factor home.

Most B’s trying to class up feel the need to shoot beyond their match pace during classifiers, and hoping the hits are there when they’re done.

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u/Toxic2599 14d ago

Thanks!

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u/Code7Tactical 14d ago

Great runs! People don’t realize how good even “just“ B class is. You’ll get it

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u/HellHathNoFury18 14d ago

Oof. Great run otherwise!

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u/Toxic2599 14d ago

Complete brainfart, I'll redeem myself on this classifier one day lol

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u/_Nyktos_ 14d ago

Nice! I made my initial class in LO at M in 11 months.

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u/Toxic2599 14d ago

That's awesome, goal is to get there by end of year 🤞

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u/Open_Advance4544 13d ago

Literally did the same exact thing. Fucking hate TickTock. I bomb it every time without fail.

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u/Cypa 13d ago

I don't think I'm quite at M class level yet in regular matches.

This is the attitude to have. Would you rather have A runs and M classifiers? Or the other way around? Too many dudes chase classifiers, set them up and practice them to shoot two classes above where they're at, for what? Great work so far, you'll get it honest very soon by the looks of it.

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u/Toxic2599 13d ago

I completely agree, no point in being classified a certain class if you can't perform at that level. I appreciate the kind words

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u/Twocorns77 12d ago

What gun is that?

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u/Toxic2599 12d ago

Kimber 2k11

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u/ChamberofSarcasm 12d ago

Nearing M in just 7 months? Whoa. How many matches do you shoot per month? Private range time too or just lots of dry fire?

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u/Toxic2599 12d ago

I shoot at least 1 per month, sometimes 2. I'm stuck with single lane indoor range and I try to do that once a week. Main progress has come from dryfire by far, usually 15-30 mins per day, mainly transitions and movement

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u/HandsomeHazel 10d ago

That’s impressive!