Team SIG’s Max Michel Wraps Up 2009 Tournament Season; Wins 7 Titles, One 2nd PlaceTeam SIG Champion Shooter, Max Michel, has had a successful 2009 season. 2009 marks Michel’s debut with “Team SIG” and as the new SIG SAUER Manager of Competitive Shooting Activities. As the Team Captain, Michel has won seven titles and one second place throughout the 2009 season.

USPSA Open Production Final Day 4

The 2009 USPSA Open Production National Championships are over. While unofficial as I write this it looks like 2008 Production National Champion Bob Vogel shooting for Team Eotac has successfully defended his title with a comfortable win. Bob shot a consistent, steady match avoiding costly mistakes that plagued many other shooters. The Open title is another matter altogether.

USPSA Open Production Nationals Day 3

Here are some photos from the action at the USPSA Open – Production Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. The range is still dusty, the wind was blowing, the temperature was better for Vegas and the Action was still Hotter! The action is shaking out as no-shoots, misses and jams take their toll while the shooters on their game have begun to pull ahead. The final Day 4 promises to provide drama from those still in striking distance of their division wins. Stay tuned.

USPSA Open Production Nationals Day 2

Here are some photos from the action at the USPSA Open – Production Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. The range is dusty, the weather is clear, and the temperature is Hot and the Action is even Hotter! Photos are from the Production Super Squad who shot a morning schedule today and the Open Super Squad and the Womens Super Squad who both shot the afternoon schedule. Day 3 looks to be just as fast as today, mistakes pile up, and times get tight. Enjoy the photos, more to come.

Action Shooting Podcast Episode #3

This is an Enhanced Podcast

In Episode 3 we produce our first Video Podcast, featuring coverage of the 2009 Steel Challenge. Max Michel won the Open Division this year, JJ Racaza was Top Limited, Rob Leatham Top Production, Jesse Abbate set a new women’s World Record on her way to winning Ladies Open and won Ladies Limited and Rimfire as well. Julie Golob was Top Ladies Production second only to Rob Leatham for the match.

Max Michel has won the 2009 Steel Challenge

Max Michel has won the 2009 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championship for the 3rd time. Finishing with a time of 82.09 Max finished ahead of a very strong field of shooters. Jessie Abbate won the Womens Open title in 94.94 seconds setting a womens world title.

• Max Michel Competes in Area 1 and Area 5 Championships
• Insight Tech-Gear Sponsors World Speed Shooting Championships
• Max Michel Takes Gold Medal Overall in 2009 IPSC Pan American Championship
• Racaza Takes Top Spot in Both Pistol Divisions

The USPSA Production Division originally was conceived to allow people who were interested in competitive Action Shooting to get into the sport without spending thousands of dollars to get started. The Production Division was also created to provide a category for the increasing number of Polymer frame, striker fired pistols popularized initially by Glock®.