Glock 22 for IPSC
- Thread starter JB
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You would be at a serious disadvantage in Standard Division racing against the STI's, SV's, Para's ...
For Production Division, that's what I shoot. I have alot of fun with it. I would recommend downloaded ammo though. She kicks a bit with full/factory ammo. Nice thing is it's cleap and you could probably get away with cleaning it once a season.
For Production Division, that's what I shoot. I have alot of fun with it. I would recommend downloaded ammo though. She kicks a bit with full/factory ammo. Nice thing is it's cleap and you could probably get away with cleaning it once a season.
- Location
- Ottawa area
Glock 22
Hi,
I shoot a Glock 22 in Production and my next gun will be a CZ or Tanfoglio, these are more competitive out of box. Sure Glock is fun, and you don't have to clean it, but if you want to compete you'll need something more expensive...
Good luck and keep us updated with your choice.
DVC
Robert
Hi,
I shoot a Glock 22 in Production and my next gun will be a CZ or Tanfoglio, these are more competitive out of box. Sure Glock is fun, and you don't have to clean it, but if you want to compete you'll need something more expensive...
Good luck and keep us updated with your choice.
DVC
Robert
I'd stick with the Glock 17. There is no advantage to shooting .40 in production, even downloaded.
I'd also stick with the Glock over the CZ due to reliability, and ease/cost of replacement parts & repairs.
I've been shooting an XD-40 this last year in production, downloading 180 grain bullets to an average of 145PF (as low as I can go while keeping it reliable). I can do the same thing with my Glock shooting 147 grain bullets, but I can bring them down to the 130 mark no problem.
While the Glock doesn't have the recoil absorbing weight advantage a gun like the SP01 has, you have a lighter pistol with a fairly short sight radius you could potentially transition quicker with.
I agree though, its dependant on the shooter.
I'd also stick with the Glock over the CZ due to reliability, and ease/cost of replacement parts & repairs.
I've been shooting an XD-40 this last year in production, downloading 180 grain bullets to an average of 145PF (as low as I can go while keeping it reliable). I can do the same thing with my Glock shooting 147 grain bullets, but I can bring them down to the 130 mark no problem.
While the Glock doesn't have the recoil absorbing weight advantage a gun like the SP01 has, you have a lighter pistol with a fairly short sight radius you could potentially transition quicker with.
I agree though, its dependant on the shooter.
I would just buy a gun that you can afford and then shoot the hell out of it or try some of the other shooters guns at your range and see which one feels better to you and then you will no better what brand of gun you would like to buy.And don't worry what other people say about what division your gun should be shooting in its just what ever gun you feel confident with and can shoot well,and just spend more time and money on practice and ammo.
Just go out and have fun!
Just go out and have fun!
you'll notice the last few World Shoot Production Div champs have been shooting Tanfaglios. oh wait, no you won't. Glock was the reigning champ till a CZ won. I think Dave S will likely win that back next year, with his Glock.
- Location
- Halifax - NS
Ah...here we go again...Robby shoots a Springfield, Eric Shoots a Tanfoglio, Todd shoots a Para, Chris shoots an SVI, Mike Shoots an STI and Dave shoots a Glock. (...Ron Fellows drives a Corvette and Jeff Gordon drives a Chevy Impala)
At their level, they have the guns tweaked to the edge of their legal limits in their respective divisions and even then, they're going to shoot anything to an awesome level with the skill set they've built over years of extremely dedicated practice and training that none of us has neither the time or finances to attain.
At our mortal levels, certain guns are going to give us advantages over other guns in their respective divisions.
This doesn't mean you can't do as well with one gun vs. the other, you just might have to dedicate a lot more practice to one gun to make it work as good as another for you or, more importantly, as good as your competitors make whatever they are shooting work.
The question is - do you have the time and dedication or are you like the a lot of us and are juggling employment, significant others and possibly other pastimes too?
At their level, they have the guns tweaked to the edge of their legal limits in their respective divisions and even then, they're going to shoot anything to an awesome level with the skill set they've built over years of extremely dedicated practice and training that none of us has neither the time or finances to attain.
At our mortal levels, certain guns are going to give us advantages over other guns in their respective divisions.
This doesn't mean you can't do as well with one gun vs. the other, you just might have to dedicate a lot more practice to one gun to make it work as good as another for you or, more importantly, as good as your competitors make whatever they are shooting work.
The question is - do you have the time and dedication or are you like the a lot of us and are juggling employment, significant others and possibly other pastimes too?
JB...
What do you own now?
I'm a big believer in shooting what you have while you make an informed decision on what to buy
I have a Glock and an SP01 (all shadowed up)...logic would say that because of the grip angle I should hate the Glock...and love the CZ (more time with 1911 style frames). I do love the CZ but I prefer the Glock (go figure)
Ask around at your next match and I'm sure you'll be flooded with offers to try out other pistols...
What do you own now?
I'm a big believer in shooting what you have while you make an informed decision on what to buy
I have a Glock and an SP01 (all shadowed up)...logic would say that because of the grip angle I should hate the Glock...and love the CZ (more time with 1911 style frames). I do love the CZ but I prefer the Glock (go figure)
Ask around at your next match and I'm sure you'll be flooded with offers to try out other pistols...
the best gun to shoot is the one that works best FOR YOU. This means it points well FOR YOU, it feel great IN YOUR HAND, etc, regardless how many of top however-many shooters use them.
Most people playing Golf for the heck of it aren't guided in their purchases by what Tiger Woods uses...
Most people playing Golf for the heck of it aren't guided in their purchases by what Tiger Woods uses...
the best gun to shoot is the one that works best FOR YOU. This means it points well FOR YOU, it feel great IN YOUR HAND, etc, regardless how many of top however-many shooters use them.
Most people playing Golf for the heck of it aren't guided in their purchases by what Tiger Woods uses...
Well said.
If you dig the Glock format then they are a great gun. Very reliable and simple to operate. I do think you'd be happier in the long run shooting it in Production Division though, as Glocks will have a pretty tough time keeping up with any tricked out purpose-built Standard Division gun racing gun. On the other hand, if you care less about winning and more about having fun and learning something new every time you go out to shoot, it probably doesn't matter which division you shoot it in. It all depends on how competitive you want to be.
Remember, every division shoots the same match, the same targets, the same course of fire. Selection of division only determines who your scores get compared to. So, if you don't care about that, division makes no difference.
If you do care, well, the "disadvantage" you'll face shooting Prod (more powerful rounds than your competition) is easy to eliminate: shoot download ammo, either make it yourself or get someone like Wolf to make you the custom load, and then you'll actually have a slight advantage of a bigger hole, haha (one of the Ont GMs in Prod shoots a 22, I believe). On the other hand, the disadvantage of getting compared to the race guns is virtually impossible to eliminate or even greatly reduce.. The fact that Dave Sevegny won US Std division shooting a Glock doesn't mean that's the best division for a Glock for a hobby shooter (plus I don't think he was using a 22)...
If you do care, well, the "disadvantage" you'll face shooting Prod (more powerful rounds than your competition) is easy to eliminate: shoot download ammo, either make it yourself or get someone like Wolf to make you the custom load, and then you'll actually have a slight advantage of a bigger hole, haha (one of the Ont GMs in Prod shoots a 22, I believe). On the other hand, the disadvantage of getting compared to the race guns is virtually impossible to eliminate or even greatly reduce.. The fact that Dave Sevegny won US Std division shooting a Glock doesn't mean that's the best division for a Glock for a hobby shooter (plus I don't think he was using a 22)...
JB...
What do you own now?
I'm a big believer in shooting what you have while you make an informed decision on what to buy
I have a Glock and an SP01 (all shadowed up)...logic would say that because of the grip angle I should hate the Glock...and love the CZ (more time with 1911 style frames). I do love the CZ but I prefer the Glock (go figure)
Ask around at your next match and I'm sure you'll be flooded with offers to try out other pistols...
i have a S&W 686 i shoot ipsc revolver class
i also have CZ 97 S&W 27 and the one im using now for production is a CZ75-B 9mm i love it but i hate lowering that dam hammer so i can start the first shot double action
yes im one of them i shoot a real gun
Have you met with any of the other revolver shooters from IPSC Ontario?
Hugh, Bernie, Paul, Rodney, Alf...and the ist goes on.
They are pretty determined to get their numbers and participation up. If they find out you have a revolver...don't worry...you won't have time to shoot a Glock
