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Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte
1) Cooper was the founding President of the IPSC. His later issues with that organization were based on the "gamers" of the equipment rules, leading to the "race gun" trend of which you speak. As far as I have read, of course. Perhaps he told you differently?
Of course he founded IPSC. But when he saw what it turned into he backed out for the most part.
2) USPSA rules specifically forbid "magic holsters". Please read the rulebook. Miculek won 3 USPSA national revolver championships. If USPSA rules aren't sufficiently relevant to CQB for you, read on...
Yes, I know the rules, magic holsters are allowed in some games not all of them. Stop trying to apply the same criticism I make to all games.
3) Miculek is a 2-time IPDA world champion in Enhanced Service Revolver. IPDA rules are specific about the modifications permitted to equipment in ESR. "Magic" guns are not permitted. Ditto holsters. Again, read the rules.
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Again, you lose sight of the reality. Being highly skilled in any "game" is a great skill. No question. Not taking anything away from their accomplishments in that "game".
But real world is quite a bit different.
Light levels
Sound levels
Starting points
Starting signals,
Cover
Concealment
Incomming rounds, possible from multiple directions
Recoil
Drawing from a concealment holster
Emotions
Priorities
Legal issues
Friendlies
Wounds
Fatigue
Surprise
Ambush
Illness
Impairment from others
Limited ammunition, not in competition rigs
Unsafe environment
Weather
Retreat routes
It goes on and on. The simplest skill they have (shooting accuracy in a non threatening situation) is just scratching the surface of real life. Witness the fact that shooters of far less ability have successfully engaged in CQB and survived all without the skill to shoot quarters in the air. So just what skill is most important?
Shooting ability, fast draw, or the rest?