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Thanks. What about equipment? I've got the following. May post pics if I have a chance tonight.

Kimber Raptor, Blackhawk Serpa holster, Comp-Tac single mag pouch or Uncle Mikes double mag pouch. The rules suggested 3 magazines with at least 10 round capacity or equivalent. I'm considering ordering the Comp-Tac "Belt Feed" that holds 4 mags. I thought about using my Glock 17, but I've been on a 1911 kick for the past couple of years and haven't shot the Glocks very much since. So I'll probably stick with 1911.

DPMS AR15 upper and lower w/16" Wilson Combat fluted heavy barrel, rifle sized Yankee Hill free float, M4 stock, flip up front and rear GGG sights, no optics, but may add Eotech 557.G23 magnifier combo before competition. They suggest a way to carry extra mags for rifle also, but all I have is thigh rig for 2 mags, that a friend gave me from when he was in Afghanistan. Does that sound OK?

Winchester 1300 Defender 12ga stock right now, but soon to have Blackhawk Knoxx Spec Ops stock with extra 5 round saddle on stock. Any suggestions on other ways to carry the extra ammo needed for a whole shotgun stage? The rules recommend bringing 50 shotgun rounds and I've heard they've had a shotty stage before that required 30 shells! Maybe wear my hunting vest for the shotty stage with extra rounds in pockets?

I'm going to be competing in my first shooting competition of any kind this July. I've read the rules and rules from several other 3 gun competitions to get an idea of specifics. I'll be watching a match first before I shoot. I just thought I'd see if there's anything you guys could suggest or let me know about ahead of time. I'm planning on going relatively slow concentrating on accuracy for my first few matches. That way I'm not worried about speed, but concentrating on the basics first. I figure speed will build as I get technique down. They have matches every month here, but this is the first one I can make it to. Thanks ahead of time to anybody for any help!