Shooting Competitions

Now this I can get into, except for that loud bang!

I was in a blackpowder revolver competition back in the early 90’s, but I didn’t have a revolver to shoot.  Let alone an 1850’s era black powder revolver.  So, Ex-brother-in-law says, “You can borrow mine!” (a Navy Arms Colt 45).  I’m sure he figured I’d place somewhere near the bottom of the list and have some fun in the process.

I got 5 shots of “practice” (ex-bil had been practicing for most of the year leading up to this).  I then took my 10 shots on the competition target, turned it in and figured I’d come out near the bottom among the 50-60 other shooters.  When it came time to give out the awards, I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to hear my name called to receive the 2nd place trophy.  My ex-bil was shocked too.  He never loaned me any of his guns again, especially in competition against him.  😉