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Unread 03-29-2010, 02:56 PM   #1
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Is there indeed a shooting match for this thing? ...... I would like to, but I have not yet. Lots of fun in shooting classical firearms, enjoy!
Cowboy Action Shooting has developed a class called the "Wild Bunch" that is turn-of-the-century/Mexican Revolution time period. The initial SASS rules opened it to 1911 pistols, however, the class is now generally broadened to any automatic in production prior to WWI. Broomhandle, Luger, Steyr-Hahn, Borchardt, etc. - our club permits all (plus we shoot at Tombstone AZ, doesn't get much better than that). You would need to locate a CAS club near you, and ask if they offer Wild Bunch - there are some in Mass, others up in NH/VT. Some clubs don't at all, others limit it to 1911s, some limit it to a side match.

I have been using a Luger for some time, but wanted something even weirder. I had a custom belt and holster made for the Luger - I am in the process of hacking up one of those Chinese repro holsters to make a cowboy rig.

Safety is a big issue with these old autos in competition, so the shooter has to practice loading and firing procedures before stepping onto the firing line. The Broomhandle is especially nasty because it is "hot" as soon as the stripper clip is pulled unless you "duck" the top round under the bolt. A little tricky to do that on the clock. We already had one AD in the shop on a Steyr-Hahn, similar issue, fortunately no harm done.

For Wild Bunch generally, see: http://www.sassnet.com/WB-Main-001A.php

Here's a start on finding a local club:
http://www.thespiritoftheoldwest.com...#Massachusetts
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