Hi. IS the S&W MP 9mm suitable for IPSC production?
- Thread starter RemingtonMarlin
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That's why sevigny shoots one. The Spo1 is also a great choice but the weight that helps it recover from recoil can also be a hinderance when making a wide transition between 2 targets. You can swing past the target if you don't slow down soon enough. Some people prefer lighter guns others like em heavy, so try the 2 put before dropping the cash. With the proper grip and stance the sight will track the same on every gun.
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- Halifax - NS
Yes. It's against the rules. You want to have one of those M&Ps that S&W didn't make with the magazine safety. 
Considering that if youre involved in IPSC,at the end of the day the purchase of the gun is almost a fraction of what the sport costs(add in ammo,match fees,holsters,magazines etc etc)it really pays to buy right the first time.Ive been involved for 30+ years in IPSC and have seen numerous people arrive in the sport with crap guns that broke or jammed to the point that they almost(and some did) gave up the sport in frustration.
Take your time choosing a good gun,listen to the posts of the people above,they have plenty of experience.
Theres no way around it,IPSC isnt a cheap sport,so save yourself some money and buy right the first time
Take your time choosing a good gun,listen to the posts of the people above,they have plenty of experience.
Theres no way around it,IPSC isnt a cheap sport,so save yourself some money and buy right the first time
Consider the class you may shoot.
Most popular are Production and Standard.
IMO Production is cheaper to shoot, there is less modifications you can do which means less money you will spend.
There are many good choices to start this class, and they do not have to be very expensive. One of the best shooter in Production class in Canada, he is on this forum, shoots CZ 75 SP01. It is a good gun and cost is way under 1000 bucks, also there are some light modifications allowed, and they do not cost a lot od $$. Tangfolio is the so call top of the line in production class, but will cost you double.
I will mention Glocks, there are so many of them in Production class, I see some Beretta, Sigs, HK and have never seen MP yet. I think MP is like XD, when it came to Canada, everyone jump on and was talking so much about how good is that pistol. Now, there is less talk.
As for Standard,
I say there are two types, one based on 1911, where STI2011 leads the pack, and one based on CZ design -Tangfolio. I own STI Edge, it is a good gun, but need some tweaking like most of Standard guns and that cost money.
And I agree, when you buy gun, buy the one you will like to shoot, do not buy gun for BB course, I did that, and now I have one extra gun in my collection which I do not shoot a lot.
Good Luck
Most popular are Production and Standard.
IMO Production is cheaper to shoot, there is less modifications you can do which means less money you will spend.
There are many good choices to start this class, and they do not have to be very expensive. One of the best shooter in Production class in Canada, he is on this forum, shoots CZ 75 SP01. It is a good gun and cost is way under 1000 bucks, also there are some light modifications allowed, and they do not cost a lot od $$. Tangfolio is the so call top of the line in production class, but will cost you double.
I will mention Glocks, there are so many of them in Production class, I see some Beretta, Sigs, HK and have never seen MP yet. I think MP is like XD, when it came to Canada, everyone jump on and was talking so much about how good is that pistol. Now, there is less talk.
As for Standard,
I say there are two types, one based on 1911, where STI2011 leads the pack, and one based on CZ design -Tangfolio. I own STI Edge, it is a good gun, but need some tweaking like most of Standard guns and that cost money.
And I agree, when you buy gun, buy the one you will like to shoot, do not buy gun for BB course, I did that, and now I have one extra gun in my collection which I do not shoot a lot.
Good Luck
JohnC
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I've known several IPSC competitors that not only recommend the Norinco 1911, they build them into race guns for the open class. Gunnar at Armco being a great example. Their price attracts new shooters who need experience with shooting & maintenance. It does'nt help them BTW when guys with thousands crap on the new guys guns rather than help them out with skills. When you learn the firearm inside out before you shoot it like a good soldier it's gonna match or outperform every time. When a well trained man comes out and kicks your butt with a fifty year old highpower are you gonna say it's the shooter or the gun?
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- Halifax - NS
actually it's called a division and Gunnar doesn't build full house race guns anymore.
So we can better evaluate your statement,
Who are these people recommending Norincos as bases for Open Guns and where are they placing (percentages) at IPSC matches in BC?
I don't have a problem with you loving & defending your norincos, but it's way out of it's league in Open.
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- Halifax - NS
The M&P mag has a plastic base and metal "tube". Plastic mag bases were breaking when dropped out of the gun onto hard surfaces like concrete. The general consensus was that there was a bad run of polymer causing bases that were brittle. I believe S&W has corrected the issue.
