IDPA

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:34 pm

After Saturday, I'm now interested in shooting IDPA.
I noticed several of you are as well from your posts.

What kind of gun will you be using?

Post by **Charles L. Cotton** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:40 pm

Please tell me you are going to join us at PSC on the 4th Saturday.

I shoot a 1911 in 45 ACP, but I plan to shoot one in 38 Super in ESP for a while.

Chas.

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:46 pm

I don't believe that I'll be ready for it. I'm going to train a bit before competing.

I still need to get a gun that falls within the rules. Right now, I have a .380 and a .38 special. I'm not as fond of my .38 special, since the trigger is more difficult to pull & I'm not as accurate.

I'm considering a Springfield Armory 9mm. My dad owns one and I really like that gun. I used it to qualify for my CHL. I find it very easy to use.

How long have you shot IDPA?

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:55 pm

Good choice for a lady VP. Borrow his if you can for a couple of times.

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:11 pm

Venus-
I hope to see you at PSC...you saw what I shoot IDPA with (Glock 17) and you are welcome to come down and try it or whatever I have anytime you wish. Let me know and Kimberly and I will meet you at the range. I would like nothing more than to see you participate. It is a blast! Hopefully more ladies shooting will be contagious! I think the best way to train for IDPA is to show up and shoot...everyone there is helpful and courteous. You take the safety briefing, walk up to the Safety officer and tell them that you have never done this before.....they offer advice and feedback after the stage if you ask for it!
Jason

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:27 pm

Thanks so much, guys. I may go. I'll talk to dh & see what he's got going on that day.
I do plan to train some though.

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:43 am

Jason is correct. Only way to practice is to come out here and shoot. Make sure you buy yourself a rig that you're going to use (ie: conceal garment, proper holster, firearm, magazines, mag pouch, etc...) All the RO are great. They always gives me pointers to improve.

SRVA · Post by **SRVA** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:33 am

You are also welcome to come up and shoot with Thunder Tactical Shooters. Second Saturday of every month.

j1132s · Post by **j1132s** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:17 am

For you IDPA shooters:

What is "tactical order" in the context of IDPA? I've never shot IDPA, but I remember that there's a specific order that you must engage targets when several are available.

When you shoot to slide lock and needs to reload, do you just let the empty magazine drop to the ground and abandone it? Or do you have to retain it?

This thread's timing is almost perfect since I'm also considering trying out my first IDPA shoot. If anyone can help me, I'd appreciate it.

Piney · Post by **Piney** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:07 am

Greetings--

I always suggest folks interested in shooting at a match come out for one or two and just watch. Hang out-- talk with the others-- and see what goes on.

This way, you can get familiar with how thing run, the range commands sequence, and how others shoot the stages. You'll feel more comfortable when you go up to the line and hear the beeeeeeeep

Another suggestion is to come have fun !! Dont worry about your scores for a while. Concentrate on hitting the "A" zone of the target and don't worry about speed. The speed will come with time and practice.

Remember what Steve said in the IDPA clinic-- its a game..... enjoy !!

TraCoun · Post by **TraCoun** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:08 pm

j1132s wrote:What is "tactical order" in the context of IDPA?

When you shoot to slide lock and needs to reload, do you just let the empty magazine drop to the ground and abandone it?

j1132s,

"Tactical Order" means you take engage the targets starting with the closest and then working out toward the furthest.
You will also hear of "Tactical Sequence" which means each threat target gets one round before any of them get a second round.

Reloads - when you shoot to slide lock, the gun is empty, you can simply drop the empty mag and move on. If you do a reload where there are rounds left in the magazine you have to retain it. If you think about it, that's wise, because you may need those rounds later.

As others have said, the best way to learn to shoot IDPA is go shoot IDPA, don't worry about practice beforehand. Every IDPA shooter I've known is helpful and all try to make things better for others. Even just watching you'll pick up a lot.

Hope to see you at PSC-IDPA!

Thanx,
TraCoun

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:32 pm

SRVA, is Thunder Tactical in Conroe or is it south of there?

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:51 pm

http://www.tts-idpa.com/

The range is not far off of 45 just north of the Woodlands.

Sorry....I am answering for SRVA, but with the directions..you can start planning the trip

They are a WONDERFUL group of people.

Jason

dihappy · Post by **dihappy** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:50 pm

yeah man i grew up in downtown los angeles life was hard i always got picked on but now im ok with carrying a gun im the guy that will lose it some day

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:25 pm

I am not sure if I am confused or disturbed after reading that....what are you saying?