So, shot my first IDPA match today and to totally embarrass myself I shot my TP9. Fate decided that for me. I had packed up both the TP9 and CZ P-01 last night and figured I'd decide when I got there. Last night, decided to do some 'mag drop practice' w/ the CZ and put it back in the wrong range bag last night. Grabbed the other bag in a rush this morning an made it to the shoot w/ the TP9, 4 mags for it...and half a dozen CZ mags (doh!). So, left me no choice but to shoot the TP9.
That being said, actually pretty happy w/ the day. Having to shoot the Kahr trigger it forced me to slow down...a lot...compared to how I shoot the CZ on a typical trip to the range. So it worked out I guess.
I knew it wasn't going to be a great day being my first match and having the TP, but I really felt like I did pretty well all things considered. probably shot 60-70% 0 down over the 6 stages. Only called down once for being out of cover. One stage with some 'coyotes' about 30 feet out, totally missed 3 of 11, but not gonna cry over that. The other 8 were kill shots. Funny thing, after all my practice and years and years of shooting, I almost NEVER saw my sights today. At first, it really unsettled me. Then I kinda got into a groove and didn't let it bother me, I was hitting well enough. Mostly, my problem was keeping myself slowed down and then having to solve the problems or keep from forgetting to shoot something. THAT was a huge challenge for me. One stage I flat out didn't complete...just totally forgot to take a final shot at the last two targets to get the minimum hits per target on the stage, yet I had plenty of ammo left. Dummy.
All in all, I have to say I'm hooked. I'll definitely be shooting the TP again, but will definitely take the CZ next time