What does your IDPA classification say about you? - Page 2

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-05-2012, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Bubbiesdad

The difference between Novice and Unclassified would also be the difference shooting in a sanctioned match, or not being able to shoot.

In what way?

Novice can't shoot? But unclassified can? Or the other way

TH3180 · 07-05-2012, 17:50

That I haven't shot a classifier yet. I've shot IDPA four times now and love it. Rumor is we will be doing classifier at the end of the month. Judging by my scores I'm going to be a marksman.

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-05-2012, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Bubbiesdad

Recap of our match last month.
http://www.orsaidpa.com/match%20results/2012-06-02.htm
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Looking at SSP, you've got about 10 unclassified guys who shot better than your average marksman. Who are those 10 guys?

Do you think they've been shooting action competitions for a while, but just haven't bothered to shoot a classifier?

What is their background?

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-05-2012, 18:00

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Originally Posted by TH3180

That I haven't shot a classifier yet. I've shot IDPA four times now and love it. Rumor is we will be doing classifier at the end of the month. Judging by my scores I'm going to be a marksman.

Have you practised any of the classifier course? Just curious.

Bubbiesdad · 07-05-2012, 18:33

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Originally Posted by ithaca_deerslayer

Thanks. I prefer it when so much of what I say is wrong, it helps me to learn

I actually haven't shot a classifier yet. Some guys I know have, and said they are classified as marksman. Others said they didn't classify. To me that meant the equivalent of "unclassifed". They never mentioned that they classified as novice. You have cleared that all up.

But I have practised the course, and it seems a great idea for everyone to shoot the same course. Not sure how I will do on it, but I know I won't be better than marksman, just based on my practise scores.

So without even shooting with better shooters, I have a greater appreciation for those who rate sharpshooter, expert, and masters

Just have fun, take your time, especially on the head shot portion. I'm sure you will do fine.

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-06-2012, 13:50

I found these two awesome youtube videos of the classifer.

This is a hatcam of a guy shooting master level.

95.89 second IDPA classifier - SSP Master - Hatcam - YouTube

And this is of a guy who apparently a jedi master (fast master level

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IDPA Classifier - YouTube

This video has a nice vantage point

IDPA Classifier - YouTube

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-06-2012, 14:06

This dryfire self-training video is really cool!

IDPA Classifier 720p - YouTube

257 roberts · 07-08-2012, 12:18

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Originally Posted by HK Dan

Im a master class in SSP, ESP, and CDP. I would be a Master in both revolver divisions too, but I HATE wheel guns. What does it say about shooters? Not a lot. A great combat shooter might not be a great gaming shooter, and a great gaming shooter may not be able to function in combat. It all comes down to the willingness to act, ya know? If Rob Leatham isn;t willing to defend himself, hes going to die.

They dont have a classifier that tests the willingness to act.

this needs to be engraved some where

bornhunter04 · 07-10-2012, 15:29

I liked it, it really tests all your gun handling skills your likely to encounter on an IDPA course (except for prop targets). I made SSP sharpshooter my first time out. I'll do better next time, more experience shooting from cover now.....and Strong hand....and weak hand...... Just keep trying it, it helps you realize what you need to work on.

Life really sucks when you are a sharpshooter SSP at a sanctioned match...the competition is pretty stiff and there's alot of it!

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-10-2012, 16:24

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Originally Posted by bornhunter04

I made SSP sharpshooter my first time out.

That's awesome! What was your shooting experience or background before trying that?

Curious to know how you got so good

ronin.45 · 07-10-2012, 16:31

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Originally Posted by bornhunter04

I liked it, it really tests all your gun handling skills your likely to encounter on an IDPA course (except for prop targets). I made SSP sharpshooter my first time out. I'll do better next time, more experience shooting from cover now.....and Strong hand....and weak hand...... Just keep trying it, it helps you realize what you need to work on.

Life really sucks when you are a sharpshooter SSP at a sanctioned match...the competition is pretty stiff and there's alot of it!

Congrats! Sharpshooter your first time is good.

bornhunter04 · 07-11-2012, 07:24

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Originally Posted by ithaca_deerslayer

That's awesome! What was your shooting experience or background before trying that?

Curious to know how you got so good

I used to shoot trap/skeet all the time. When i was in college we shot .22 pistols with a NRA instructor about once a week for a few months. But for the last 4 years or so, I hadn't really gotten to do much shooting.....no good nearby range. That changed early this spring. But honestly, I got a hold of a bunch of training videos and watched them, took notes, adjusted my grip (I was taught the weaver grip growing up) and started dry fire practice. I make it to the range about every 7-10 days now. Still amazes how much that buzzer screws with you (stress)!

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-14-2012, 15:21

I made Marksman

I was pleased with that for my first classifier. Just 8 seconds outside of Sharpshooter, which is my next goal

ADK_40GLKr · 07-14-2012, 17:41

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Originally Posted by ithaca_deerslayer

I made Marksman

I was pleased with that for my first classifier. Just 8 seconds outside of Sharpshooter, which is my next goal

Hey, Congratulations! I'm still flirting with Marksman. Some weeks are better than others. Really gotta work on stage 3. Last time out I only had a total of 30 points down, and most in stage 3 (a little in 2 and 0 in stage 1) but my timing really suffered.

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-14-2012, 18:07

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Originally Posted by ADK_40GLKr

Hey, Congratulations! I'm still flirting with Marksman. Some weeks are better than others. Really gotta work on stage 3. Last time out I only had a total of 30 points down, and most in stage 3 (a little in 2 and 0 in stage 1) but my timing really suffered.

Thanks. I've got tons of room for improvement of course.

I went 11 points down in stage 3. No complete misses there, but I've got to tighten up that accuracy with more speed from 20 yards out. Leaning off balance is a little harder than the standing up straight shots most people usually practise before IDPA came along

ronin.45 · 07-14-2012, 21:08

That's not bad at all. More speed and accuracy will come naturally as you shoot more. Keep it up.

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-15-2012, 03:26

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Originally Posted by ronin.45

More speed and accuracy will come naturally as you shoot more. Keep it up.

I hope so

Chris Chris · 07-22-2012, 14:48

The IDPA classifier is a basic skill test that you can use to compare your basic gun handling & accuracy skills to other shooters. If you're a MM, you can see how you compare to MAs. It is an indicator of how you will perform in a match, but doesn't guarantee how you will perform in a match.

It's a basic skill test. Nothing more.

ithaca_deerslayer · 07-22-2012, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Chris Chris

The IDPA classifier is a basic skill test that you can use to compare your basic gun handling & accuracy skills to other shooters. If you're a MM, you can see how you compare to MAs. It is an indicator of how you will perform in a match, but doesn't guarantee how you will perform in a match.

It's a basic skill test. Nothing more.

It says my skills aren't as good as I thought they were

But I guess it is like that with a lot of hobbies. I'm good at chess and can beat anyone I play (or so it seems), then joined a chess club and started playing other really good players, and soon found ones who can easily kick my butt.

So once you start getting into things, and join a club, and enter into competitions, no matter how good you think you are compared to the average person, you start finding some people who are a lot better than you

Well, at least that's what seems to happen to me

bornhunter04 · 07-23-2012, 12:47

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Originally Posted by ithaca_deerslayer

It says my skills aren't as good as I thought they were

But I guess it is like that with a lot of hobbies. I'm good at chess and can beat anyone I play (or so it seems), then joined a chess club and started playing other really good players, and soon found ones who can easily kick my butt.

So once you start getting into things, and join a club, and enter into competitions, no matter how good you think you are compared to the average person, you start finding some people who are a lot better than you

Well, at least that's what seems to happen to me

Your right, but it also forces/compels you to improve! If it weren't for a little healthy competition, then you'd never push yourself to improve!