Mark Metz 1911 Mini Match

Introducing, the Mark Metz 1911 Mini-Match, featuring 1911s only (well, unless you only have a 2011)

It is the pistol most of us own, has a super cool history, and sadly for most of us, carries more dust than recent memories. So, here is a chance for all of us to break out our favorite gun that we rarely shoot.

* We’ll treat this as a match, but it will be far more casual than a traditional match. Consider it to be more like a car show where we get to check out 1911s and shoot them as well.

* The match will be conducted using USPSA rules and Hit Factor scoring (time and accuracy), but won’t be registered as an USPSA match. We’ll follow USPSA rules for the single stack division (see highlights below), but don’t stress about this. If your 1911 doesn’t meet those regulations, you can shoot in the 2011/1911 Outlaw division. This is just for fun.   

* As time allows, we will have 3 small stages with very limited movement, and one accuracy contest. You don’t need to move fast, walking is fine. These will require FAR less quick movements than a standard USPSA match.

* This match will start after we finish our standard USPSA match. We expect to start at about 1:45 to 2pm, please start showing up at 1:15-1:30pm. This will be a short match, we’ll be done by approximately 4 pm.

* We are limiting the match to 22 shooters to ensure we don’t go over 2.5 hours. Register on Practiscore.com. Match name is "2025 Mark Metz 1911 mini-match". If you prefer, you do not need to use the Practiscore website. Simply contact Brian Stonecipher at brianstone00@yahoo.com or 218-779-7802. Cost is $10.

https://practiscore.com/2025-mark-metz-1911-mini-match/register

* For those of us that are shooting both the morning USPSA and the Mark Metz 1911 match, we will have pizza in between the matches.

* Why is this mini-match named after Mark Metz? Because years ago, single stack was a popular division and Mark showed up with his trusty 1911. Today, almost every Action Pistol shooter is running with a high capacity 9mm and a red dot. But, Mark remains loyal to his 1911, shooting 45 ACP lead bullets that also kick out a Civil War era cloud of smoke. So, here’s to you Mark, King of the 1911s.



Brian Stonecipher: 218-779-7802