Opinions, please.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by John Truitt

Repros are allowed in the Spring and Fall Shoots. Just not to be used in the Parker/ Smith Challenge Event. But yes they can be used in all of the other competitions.
I have been told Parker Repros were not allowed in the Challenge because of Smith not having an equivalent repro. Something to do with some new guns having the smith name/ etc.

There is very detailed info on "legal"/ acceptable guns for the Challenge Event and for the general Fall and Spring shoots.

Everyone is in agreement that tube sets/ removable chamber devices and the like are not acceptable.

I would suggest everyone read the rules so there is no confusion. I think they are still up on a sticky. If not it can be searched. I had a very good discussion with Bill Kempler today. He suggested anyone with questions on equipment to give him a call to clear up any misunderstandings.
I have a call in to Rick Hemingway. I hope to hear from him on Thursday.

What I am saying is that you can use a modified (sometimes highly) Parker in the Parker/Smith challenge but not a Repro, why ? Sounds to me a simple question....

[Tom McCoy]

New Guy here....Why not start with an opinion? Always a sure way to win friends.

Why would anyone want to do anything that might provide an unfair advantage... i.e. "cheat"? Just to get a damn trophy? C'mon !!!!!
Should a vintage auto racer be allowed to install a modern engine and modern brakes and compete against those with 50+ year old technology?
WE should do this for the fun and comraderie of the competition. I prefer bragging rights over trophies. Hopefully no one feels the need to win a trophy to have a good time.

Hey, don't ask if you don't wanna know....

I hope to make the Southern SxS for the first time this year.

Tom
Atlanta
(Parker AND LC Smith owner)

[John Truitt]

Mr McCoy,

I encourage you to come to the Southern. Hek come to both the Fall and the Spring. You will have a grand time.

You are correct and will find after spending time with these folks that we are all very enthusiastic and passionate about our Parkers/Smiths/ etc.

I know many of the guys who have commented on this thread and I can say that from my experience not a single one of them would knowingly or blatantly cheat or do something against the rules.

Please come joins us. Please look for me. You are welcome to check out my guns and give them a go if you would like.

[Tom McCoy]

Hey John,
I am working on making it. I would say the wife is about 75% convinced... of course that included a bribe with a spa somewhere. The biggest hurdle will be that 4 letter word... WORK.
I'm sure its a great group, and will be a lot of fun. I couldn't resist throwing my opinion in, and it certainly seems to be the consensus. As you said, I doubt anyone would knowingly cheat, rather, they may not be aware of the "etiquette" of the competition.
I will definitely try to locate you, shake your hand, and buy the first cold beer that night.

Thanks for the Southern Hospitality!!

Tom
Atlanta
Deo Vindice

[Mark Conrad]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

What I am saying is that you can use a modified (sometimes highly) Parker in the Parker/Smith challenge but not a Repro, why ? Sounds to me a simple question....

Eric, the reason why Repo's are not allowed is that L. C. Smith never made a repo. This came up when we finally agreed on the rules. This Smith boys felt it would have given Parker an advantage. There's your answer.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Mark Conrad

Eric, the reason why Repo's are not allowed is that L. C. Smith never made a repo. This came up when we finally agreed on the rules. This Smith boys felt it would have given Parker an advantage. There's your answer.

No that's not an answer, there is nothing special about a Repo, now some of the tricked up "old" Parkers there is your advantage.. By the way I shoot an old Parker, but it should be no reason to exclude a shooter that only has one gun and it's a Repo. There is no advantage so......