http://gunnuts.net/2011/08/08/dave-sevigny-leaves-team-glock/
I wonder who picks him up, S&W or Springfield?
Wow, that’s big news.
I predict a big contract from who ever signs him.
Wow. Seems like Glock has lost some great shooters over the last couple years.
He has been shooting single stack a lot lately.
Is that a hint?! I hope he gets what he wants. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to him in person twice and he’s a really nice guy. Good luck, Sir.
Rumor is Springfield is picking him up.
Wow, this is a big shock. I just saw Mr. Sevigny at a local USPSA match Sunday in his Glock uniform. I guess this leaves Glock with only female shooters (Tori Nonaka and Randi Rogers).
My guess is he’s going to shoot for S&W since they have both striker fired pistols and 1911s so he can shoot anything from the Single Stack Classic, Steel Challenge to IDPA.
It seems that Glock is very prohibitive in allowing their sponsored shooters to accept sponsorship from multiple vendors. Watch their uniforms, they only say Glock on them. Look at other pro shooters, they have a billboard of advertisers logo on their shirts.
Good luck to David, I’m sure he will do well wherever he goes.
It has been stated by others that SA just brought out that new 5.25" XDM competition. Built around him?
Damn, guess he won’t make the Gunny Challenge this year… I like Dave he’s a great guy, phenominal shooter as well. He always said how much he believed in GLOCK’s products that’s why he chose to shoot for them. I wonder what’s up with that… When we were at a local concert here in Atlanta about a year ago I asked what he thought about the Gen 4s and if he had experienced any of the troubles common to them. He was quick to say " No, none at all. I haven’t heard of any" I don’t know if anything has changed since then or if it has anything whatsoever to do with their products… I’m sure the reason while surface sooner or later.
It makes the most sense.
Does anyone shoot at his level without a major manufactures support? Is it possible to run with only smaller companies?
Well, it’s like fighting. There’s someone out there that can beat you up, you just might not have fought him yet.
Correct, but is it financially possible?
Financially possible for a shooter to outshoot Dave? Of course it is. It’s not about money it’s about skill.
No, not outshoot Dave. I was asking if it is possible for someone to compete at that level without a major sponsor, Dave or anyone else. IE, is it happening now or would it be easy enough for Dave to do with only a few smaller sponsors.
Yes I believe it’s possible. People put too much weight into sponsors. I don’t think the “level” that Dave competes is due to sponsors.
Financially? I don’t know what entries and all that would run for a season. I am sure he can get what he asks for. I know in lots of other sports it is a joke to try, but not sure on guns.
You have to give up a lot to shoot that well and that often. I don’t see doing it without being independently wealthy or sponsored.
You’re right, rob. I read in an interview that he had another job with Glock. Maybe his new sponsor will let him just shoot. Can only imagine what it will be/is worth to the new sponsor. Best wishes to Dave wherever he goes.
As good as Dave is, I’ve seen unsponsored GM’s in IPSC that are at least on the same level.
^^^ Well…if they’ve taken Rob Leatham in Robbie’s game (Singlestack Nationals) then they are that good, but since Dave’s the only other person that’s ever won a Singlestack Nationals…
That said, Dave’s a great shooter and a great guy. When the news broke, it makes the most sense that he goes to Springfield. The 5.25 XD was designed by a great shooter (TGO) and has already proven to be a winning platform (Bianchi Cup). Between it, the SA Custom Shop 1911, Dave shot at SingleStack Nationals and being honest, Robbie’s not exactly getting younger, it’s a perfect match.
Just my $0.02.
Rich