{"id":4945,"date":"2010-07-19T16:05:26","date_gmt":"2010-07-19T21:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/?p=4945"},"modified":"2010-07-20T13:07:57","modified_gmt":"2010-07-20T18:07:57","slug":"3rd-at-single-stack-nats-phil-strader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/3rd-at-single-stack-nats-phil-strader\/4945\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd at Single Stack Nats: Phil Strader"},"content":{"rendered":"

Courtesy of the Women of USPSA blog<\/a>, this is the third interview in a series with the top five shooters at this year\u2019s USPSA Single Stack Nationals.<\/em><\/p>\n

The 2010 Single Stack Nationals \u201cbronze\u201d is taken by Phil Strader.\u00a0 Check out Phil\u2019s interview for some insight and suggestions \u2026<\/p>\n

3rd Place \u2013 Phil Strader <\/strong>(Team Smith & Wesson, 3-Time Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Champion)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WoU –<\/strong> Phil, congratulations on your third overall finish at the Single Stack Nationals!<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> Thank you, ladies.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> Can you tell us about your mindset as the match approached?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> My mindset wasn\u2019t too much different than most any other match. \u00a0Obviously, there\u2019s one guy that everyone is gunning for, and that\u2019s Rob, but I\u2019ve tried to keep my mind on what\u2019s important and just have fun with the match. \u00a0I feel the reason I do so well here every year is because I truly have a great time shooting with Rob and Todd. \u00a0I can only hope that Russ continues to squad us together.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> Well, you\u2019ve certainly earned your spot among the top!\u00a0 How about your gun and gear, did you have new equipment this season?<\/p>\n

Phil<\/strong> \u2013 This year, I was shooting a Smith & Wesson 1911DK<\/strong> model in 45 caliber<\/strong>. \u00a0I\u2019m thinking about having a 40 cal built (like everyone else), but I must say that this pistol shot really well<\/strong>. \u00a0I may just use it again next year. \u00a0My belt is CR Speed<\/strong>, and Blade-tech<\/strong> holster and pouches.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> Don\u2019t fix what ain\u2019t broke, huh? Can you tell us a little about how you train coming into a match like this?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> Train? \u00a0What\u2019s that? \u00a0Actually, I practiced more for this match than any other. \u00a0In the two weeks before the match, I shot 250 rounds a day<\/strong> for 4 days each week\u2026yes, that\u2019s right\u20262000 rounds! \u00a0That\u2019s more than I use to prepare for the Steel Challenge<\/strong>! \u00a0I did 90% steel shooting, although it didn\u2019t show on the stage where I lost the match! \u00a0Oh well. \u00a0Guess next year I\u2019ll shoot 2500!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WoU<\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019ll talk to Denielle about loading those extra 500 for you.\u00a0 : )\u00a0 Now, how do you feel you performed throughout the event?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> Overall, I was relatively happy with my performance. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t great, but I only had a couple of disasters \u2026 and usually that\u2019s the difference! Considering the amount of time I put into the match, I can\u2019t complain.<\/p>\n

WoU<\/strong> \u2013 Squadding \u2013 This match has always done it differently.\u00a0 They mix the Masters and Grand Masters up and split them across squads and shooting days.\u00a0 What do you<\/em> prefer when shooting a major match?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> I prefer to shoot with the best shooters. \u00a0It pushes me<\/strong> to do better, plus I like almost everyone we shoot with. \u00a0That certainly doesn\u2019t dictate whether I shoot a match or not, but it\u2019s nice. \u00a0I love shooting the Single Stack with Rob, just because we usually have pretty good battles\u2026.and he\u2019s so cute and cuddly\u2026like a big Teddy Bear.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> Was that off the record?\u00a0 : )\u00a0\u00a0 Back to the match \u2013 Did you have a standout moment or unique match experience you would like to share?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> I really didn\u2019t do anything that great this year (unlike last year\u2019s last stage!). \u00a0I just stayed consistently fair to good. \u00a0Nothing spectacular.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WoU –<\/strong> Well, you won Stage 9, \u201cI Think I Got It\u201d, and were in the Top 5\u00a0on 6 others.\u00a0 Looks like consistency pays off, as you\u2019re consistently in the Top 3.\u00a0 So, what does Phil Strader\u00a0like about\u00a0the Single Stack Nationals?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> I like Single Stack because it\u2019s hard work<\/strong>! \u00a0Every stage is a challenge<\/strong> to break down just right\u2026especially when you shoot different majors that aren\u2019t exactly designed with the Single Stack shooter in mind.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> We like a man who is not afraid of a challenge.\u00a0 Congrats again Phil on your 3rd overall!\u00a0 Is there anything you would like to add?<\/p>\n

Phil –<\/strong> Yes, there is\u00a0something I would like to \u201cadd\u201d\u2026I would like to add a dedicated Revolver Nationals<\/strong> the Sunday after the Single Stack Nationals. \u00a0Just take a target or so out of each array, keep the stages exactly the same, make it 6 round neutral, and have a 100 person Revolver Nationals! \u00a0I think it would be a huge success. Dedicated division<\/strong> Nationals Championships usually are! \u00a0Case and point\u2026Single Stack Nationals!\u00a0 Thanks, Women Of USPSA, for the opportunity to respond about this great match.<\/p>\n

WoU –<\/strong> Hmmm \u2026 interesting idea.\u00a0 \u00a0Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to chat with us, Phil.\u00a0 We really appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions considering you run the highly successful Pro Am<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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