Top Shot

[WMD]

Well....., caught last night's episode. It actually was pretty good. I think giving them compound bows to shoot was an interesting twist. Too bad Maggy was ousted. Next week should be interesting.... timed shooting with 45's. I would think the so called experts should stand out!

[windsearcher]

I caught all of Season 1 and am enjoying Season 2. By no means am I anything more than competent with a handgun. I feel I'm above average with a rifle. With that type of skill level, I watch the "professionals" from last year and this, and wonder if maybe I don't give myself enough credit.

It is interesting to see the difference in the teams. Last year, the set up by the show was definitely in the Blue Team's favor. This year the groups made with a "player's choice" seems to be leaning heavily in the Red Team's favor. Interesting how even with a good group of skilled shooters, that personal interaction between the teams can have a big affect on team performance.

I am also looking forward to next week's episode. Blake and JJ from Season 1 are supposed to be there to show some of their skills... should be interesting.

[quikduk]

I like the variety of weapons they use but if these are professional shooters, most of them seem to be lacking in a skill set that should be worlds above mine and others I know that shoot. Granted they are thrown into odd challenges but aren't they supposed to be "at the top of their game"? The host just needs to shut his mouth after the initial "go" as he is annoying and I can't focus on the action with his mouth flapping.

Off soapbox now.

[aray]

Not that I could ever afford it, but what did ya'll think of that Limcat Razorcat 1911 on the show tonight? That was one mean looking gun!

They said only 100 copies were made. I wonder why?

[RONDO]

Top Shot is a "reality show", and as such has nothing to do with reality. Virtually all shows in this genre possess contrived elements designed to antegonize both the participants and the viewer. :7: If these elements don't get the viewers blood pressure high enough to produce visceral debate on their own, the producers will also introduce a contrived time/deadline element, leading the "competitors" to not only bicker amongst themselves but dual against some bogus deadline. ... In short, a "reality show" like Top Shot is simply designed to manipulate the listener ...

[Longitude Zero]

They said only 100 copies were made. I wonder why?

Limited production keeps the price artificially HIGHER than it would be if they were in continous production. Shameless profiteering IMHO.

[Bawanna]

Them expert shooters from season one sure made them Razorcats sing though. They were flat laying em out there and hitting too.
I was shocked at the slow motion shots of the slide running and the red dot and mount looked like it was mounted on rubber bands, it was flopping all over the place or at least gave that perception.

Be fun to play with one. It didn't occur to me till my kid went and looked them up that those are actually 9's. I assumed they were 45's.

I could still do without all the drama but as stated it's a reality show designed to get you fired up. I liked ole Colby the host on Survivor but hes a little dry at the hosting game for sure.

[aray]

Jay knows his ability even if he is doing it incorrectly. Trying to learn a new style or technique during a competition typically ends up with bad results. How do I know this...? To coin a phrase... "Been there, done that!".

That being said, I was unhappy when Jay won the shootoff against the Pro. I do not like Jay's self centered attitude.

Dunno if anyone is still watching this or not but I think WMD really nailed it here. A recurring theme almost every week is: the trainers try to correct Jay's poor technique, he won't listen to them at all, but then almost every week Jay gets the job done.

No better example than this week with Jay's cup & saucer pistol hold technique. And yet who knew that Jay was going to show up the retired Marine sniper with 31 years of experience in the elimination round? I also noticed that in the week before, the blue team put him on the final and most difficult stage. So they are recognizing his God-given talent, despite his poor techniques.

I still don't like Jay's attitude but I find the whole scenario involving him interesting to watch.

Just goes to show ya gotta ride the horse what brung ya.

[melissa5]

I don't really like Jay either, but he's getting the job done despite his technique. At this point in the game, I would also be reluctant to start doing it a different way. My favorites are Brian and Chris.