dabney
Member
With the high pressure annual LE qualification behind it was time for the monthly service pistol competition that is put on by the local PD. It is open to all LE in this area and for those fortunate enough to place, there is the small shooting medal and 'bragging rights' until next months contest. A chance for local LE to bond and banter while together for this period of fun and relaxation. The local 'approved-for-duty' pistol for the PD is the S&W M&P .45 and for the SO it is the Glock 21. We had a shooter from the local DA's Office and several out-of-town officers present. There were about 30-shooters all total with some family members watching and cheering their respective family member shooting. A real great time indeed! There were two wheelgun guys present, Red and myself. Red was shooting his Model 19 and for me, my parkerized Model 10-6 seen in photos. Red is no longer serving but still quite an active shooter with that Model 19. Man, can he shoot!
There were three separate relays with the advanced shooters (Pistol Team Members) in the A-Class category and all others in B-Class. The rules of the match are PPC-influenced and consists of a 48-round match, under the clock, and from different lengths from the target (3yd.,7yd.,15yd., and 25yd. line). The 18-rounds that are fired from the 25 usually separates the A-Class from the B-Class shooters, especially the six-rounds fired from the weak hand at that same distance. When all the shooting was completed, my friend Red shot high enough to place 1st in A-Class with his 19 bringing him a "461" score and the 1st Place A-Class medal, his bragging rights! I was fortunate also, but not like my friend Red. I shot a "442" to place 2nd in B-Class. This contest is revolver-friendly, unlike the mandated qualification course of recent times. So the playing field is level and wheelgun shooters are not at a disadvantage shooting this type of match. I'm thankful to the good LORD that there are 'still' some people in LE, in leadership positions, that have a soft spot for the old guy still packing a .38 wheelgun, the Model 10-6. I'll always be thankful to them and appreciate their efforts in helping an old cop to retirement. Not a gifted shooter for sure, but a grateful shooter whose time has just about passed him. Thank you my friends and a special thanks for allowing me to vent an old cop's frustration without harboring resentment for me. Your obedient servant and friend;
David
