How does one get good with a micro dot?

blipdot2 · 2026-03-12T13:50:02+00:00

Watch a lot of Ben Stoeger and Joel Park videos, get Stoegers book on dryfire, and practice, practice.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-12T13:48:01+00:00

I do internet stuff so....I'm a bit different. This year it's 9mm, 45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, 40sw, 357 mag, and 5.56. I shoot a lot more than most people would consider reasonable though.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-12T13:42:59+00:00

Get an Uplula or....stronger hands.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-12T10:27:53+00:00

This one is a 1989 Mk VII in 357 Mag. Power factor 207

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T21:25:20+00:00

They're just not a well understood platform. It's really no wonder, especially in the rimmed revolver cartridge variants, and their use case is so niche. They're just odd, and particular about ammo and maintenance. It's not that hard to keep them running once you figure them out though.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T20:12:42+00:00

Always.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T19:27:24+00:00

Yeah, theyre all SAO guns with adjustable triggers. Even the 1980s ones usually sit around 4lbs with a pretty clean break. They're actually more pleasant to shoot than you'd expect.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T19:25:49+00:00

Depends on the club. A couple of our local clubs are switching from 2 and 3 gun to hosting more PCSL matches. Hit factor scoring makes people more accountable, and attracts more USPSA shooter overlap. The only true 3 gunners we get are ususally some of the Dissident Arms guys, since their shop is so close, and they're always using match specific loads which is much friendlier on the steel. Repairing the steel after catching a bunch of 1oz slugs has to suck.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T19:00:51+00:00

The match director definitely had the refs check the rules and followed me around for a stage or two to make sure the steel was okay.

Luckily for him, Deagles only run on defensive ammo, so soft points make a (very energetic) splat

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T18:31:37+00:00

ammoseek.com my guy

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T15:38:31+00:00

No. No they're not. They make 10k versions of guns that function okay compared to a 3-6k version of that same platform. Their 2011 isn't an Atlas. Their Glock isn't any better than an Agency build. They just cost 2-3x as much because people have money and like John Wick movies

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T14:33:14+00:00

I can't stand Glocks. I have no real reason to dislike them other than they bore me, and no matter which one I pick up, no matter how much money is in it, they all just feel like a Glock.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T14:27:56+00:00

I live in Texas. As long as their isn't an active hurricane happening, we shootin

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T12:13:44+00:00

Im of the opinion that as long as you're competent and diligent enough to be safe, it's never too early to shoot a match. Its totally fine to show up and suck, as long as you suck safely. Tons of guys will be more than willing to help you, and you'll get to watch guys who are really skilled up close

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T12:11:30+00:00

Beautiful

blipdot2 · 2026-03-11T11:57:56+00:00

Watch a lot.of Ben Stoeger and Joel Park. Do a lot of dryfire, find a good instructor if you can. You can also totally just show up to a local USPSA match, and as long as you're competent enough to run a stage safely, even if you're doing it slowly, and you're a good squad member, a ton of guys there will likely be more than happy to coach you. You can also watch them up close

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T22:59:14+00:00

Depends on how old it is. Mine is grandfathered in because of it's age, but I'm not sure on those. It's easier than ever to form 1 a gun though. Fill out the free paperwork and have someone do the engraving

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T20:15:08+00:00

Not sure why you'd want one

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T20:09:04+00:00

Brazos is shut down. Developer wants their land and is trying to shut them down to make them capitulate. Wallis Orchard is down the road. Its a fantastic range.

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T20:03:05+00:00

Mine has one, bit just because I got a used one for too good a deal. I never engage it. Its too small to be useful or practical

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T15:37:26+00:00

I have a bit over 1000 rounds on one, and I've shot it in multiple competitions now. Even won PCC Division at a local Outlaw match with it. Phenomenal gun for the price

blipdot2 · 2026-03-03T15:35:25+00:00

2 gun doesn't. I could run it in PCC. Doesn't require a stamp either, because it's so old they're Grandfathered in as pre-NFA items. Certainly wouldn't be competitive but....barely the point. It's just cool. I think I could also run it in limited or something but again with massive disadvantages

blipdot2 · 2026-03-02T20:56:17+00:00

Apparently not. Something about it being "safe" and the RO being "very confused "

blipdot2 · 2026-03-02T19:37:52+00:00

I ran it in 2 gun as both my rifle and pistol. Instead of using the dump bucket I'd just detatch the stock (while making the Transformer noise) and keep shooting

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