Scores have been sent from that match. I finished #2 Kyle Huening beat me...
...and the Texas Star beat Craig
Needless to say, but I really hate the Texas star. ( I am fairly sure I fired 30+ rounds at that SOB.)
I think the difference is that shooting steel requires little thought, whereas in USPSA it's good to be analytical until the buzzer goes off. The only decision to be made when shooting steel is the order you shoot the targets, but in USPSA you have to figure out the best way to shoot the stage based on your strengths. For example, I did a lot of extra running on one stage at Area 3, and finished it just 4 seconds slower than Dave Sevigny. There is an awful lot of non-shooting stuff to think about in USPSA like reloading, where to shoot on the move, what path to take though the stage, etc.The big difference is that I'm USED to steel... The instant feedback is nice, but I really need to concentrate harder on USPSA and be less nervous/analytical. In my feeble little mind, when I shoot steel, it's as if it is a job, and something that I'm used to, and I know (or am pretty sure of) what I'm doing. With USPSA so far it's like being in the back seat with a girl for the first time. I know enough to get the job done, but I could still use some practice and pointers...