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by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: Competitive Shooting
Topic: Need help with IDPA Division guns
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Need help with IDPA Division guns

DanD wrote:Make sure your squad knows this is your first competition and they will be taken care of you. I've competed for more than 2.5 years and all the people are great.

The minimum equipment you will need for SSP or ESP is 3 magazines, your gun, a good gun holster and a good magazine pouch that hold 2 magazines.

If you want to shoot BUG you will need a gun that meets the size requirements and you will also need 4 magazines, a good gun holster, and magazine pouches that hold 3 or 4 magazines.

I highly recommend the Comp-Tac holsters http://www.comp-tac.com.

The Comp-Tac International Holster is a good choice for an IDPA legal gun holster http://www.comp-tac.com/competition-hol ... ster-10241. It can be setup as a paddle holster or as a belt holster. You won't be able to use the drop-offset mount unless you are a woman. I don't know if USPSA allows drop-offset mounts.

Since it will be your first competition you will not have to wear a cover garment. Also, I've had first timers in my squad show up with a loaded gun in their holster. Most ranges are cold ranges, which means no walking around with a loaded weapon. You may be sent home for this infraction. You can only load the gun under direct command from the Safety Officer in your squad right before you shoot the course of fire.

Go at your own pace and be safe. You will get faster and become a much better shot as you compete more.

Just remember to have fun and be safe.
Thanks for all the info. I actually took a new IDPA shooter class last Saturday, so not brand new, but I have not actually competed yet. I am definitely looking forward to it.

One question on the cover garment, which it sounds like I can pass on this first time, but for future reference. Do I need a special vest, or can I just use a light jacket?
by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Competitive Shooting
Topic: Need help with IDPA Division guns
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Need help with IDPA Division guns

74novaman wrote:Looks basically right on a quick glace.

Honestly, just show up, let them know you're new and ask what division to shoot with what you brought that day.

Competition folks are friendly, and you'll get plenty of advice if you let them know you're looking for it.

In my experience, even when a newbie shows up with a gun that isn't "IDPA legal", they let them shoot the match and just don't score it with the others, just to get you hooked.

I'd also recommend you try USPSA if at all possible. I personally prefer it to IDPA, but that's purely my opinion.
Thanks. I may definitely try USPSA as well.
by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Competitive Shooting
Topic: Need help with IDPA Division guns
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Need help with IDPA Division guns

I am looking to shoot my first IDPA match and am not sure what gun(s) I should bring. Here is a list of guns that I might use and what division(s) I think each falls into based on my read of the rulebook. Can someone check my facts here?

Glock 43 = BUG, SSP, ESP, CCP
Glock 26 = BUG, SSP, ESP, CCP
Glock 19 = SSP, ESP, CCP
Glock 21 = SSP, ESP, CDP
1911 Government model* = SSP, ESP, CDP
1911 Commander model* = SSP, ESP, CDP
1911 Officer model* = BUG, SSP, ESP, CDP
Sig Sauer P226 X5 = None (too heavy)

* On the 1911's do I need to make sure that there is an annual production of at least 2,000 units for that specific make and model (e.g. Dan Wesson Valor)? If so, how do I get that info?

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