My new glock and IPSC?

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Well I Finally got my hands on my first pistol, a glock 22. I am being told I am not able to use this pistol for IPSC...is that true? Also if so am I able to buy the conversion to 9mm and then use it in IPSC? Lastly, If I am able to us the conversion kit....how does the conversion fare for reliability?
 
Whoever told you that is on crack!:onCrack:

Here is the list for Glocks. 17, 19, 20, 21, 21SF, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39

Also approved are variants with original Glock barrels which are longer than standard (e.g. 17A, 17DK), as well as variants with "Tactical", "Mariner" or similar OFM engravings on the slide, provided the barrel length does not exceed 127mm, and provided all other aspects of these variants fully comply with all other Production Division rules.

Not Approved:
18, 24, 25, 28, 34, 35, Pro, L and C models

Also here is a link to the Ipsc list.http://www.ipsc.org/rules/proddiv.php

Glocks are great but if you want to be competitive in Production division I highly recommend you llok at buying a CZ SP-01 Shadow... you will not be disappointed. Glad to see you getting into the sport That is awesome!
 
Wow, thanks guys for the replies, sounds like I have a lot of options, guess i should just talk to the local black badge testers...either way, sounds like there are a lot of options out there.
 
Your best bet is gonna be using the factory barrel in .40 and starting in production.

9mm and .40 S&W are scored the same in production though so it may be considered a disadvantage to use your G22 in production unless your handloading to make lighter loads.

Might be what the guy meant about your G22 not being "good" for IPSC, and you may have taken that to mean you can't use it.

Otherwise I can't imagine anyone who knows anything about IPSC telling you that. LOL
 
mlehtovaara said:
Your best bet is gonna be using the factory barrel in .40 and starting in production.

9mm and .40 S&W are scored the same in production though so it may be considered a disadvantage to use your G22 in production unless your handloading to make lighter loads.

Might be what the guy meant about your G22 not being "good" for IPSC, and you may have taken that to mean you can't use it.

Otherwise I can't imagine anyone who knows anything about IPSC telling you that. LOL
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Some would argue that .40 is better because you can download it to a power level that matches the 9mm yet it makes larger holes. Get to reloading. But don't tinker with it for production division.
 
The nice thing about a Glock in .40 is you an leave it alone and run it in production for awhile and then if you want to you can start modifying it and run it in Standard.
 
While there may be some truth to the idea that the most common winning guns are the way to go there's nothing at all wrong with using any other gun in IPSC. If you like it and shoot well then go with it for a few years. If you get to where you feel the gun is actually holding you back in the standings THEN look at replacing it. But if you only shoot for the fun and personal improvement then you may never find that you need to "upgrade". Or you can make it a mission to show that you can win with whatever gun you own.

Either way, just get set up and enjoy your G22.

Reloading your own ammo to lower the recoil to down around 130PF will help a lot. Just be warned that it WILL require a lighter recoil spring to allow the gun to cycle correctly with the reduced power factor ammo. Sometimes this sort of tuning brings out some issues. If this occurs you can reload up to somewhere between regular .40 power and the minimum 130 to gain some advantage from the lighter recoil but at the same tune the gun to a level of operation which is still very reliable.

You can also get different disconnectors to lower the trigger pull down to just over the minimum rule 5lb pull to trip. This both makes the gun more fun to shoot and enhances your own accuracy.
 
TDC said:
Please explain how larger holes make a difference in IPSC?

TDC
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I've heard this kind of thing before, the theory is that a poor shot (outside the A zone) that falls just out side the scoring ring might touch it and score in the higher zone with the larger caliber. It's not a great theory as the difference is half a millimeter and probably only really work once in 10,000 rounds. If people spent more time practicing and less thinking about such things they wouldn't have to worry about it.
 
Also remember that all the modification such as lighter recoil spring etc that have been suggested are not allowed in production unless it is a glock part that is offered for your specific model of gun. No after markets allowed, and if you were shooting standard instead of production where the mods are allowed, you wouldn't be trying to download to 130PF as you would want to make major.

I shoot my Glock 17 in production and love it, but I'm in it for fun and to improve my own skills, not much chance of me winning anything unless I win the lottery and can quit work to practice.
 
PH Racing said:
I've heard this kind of thing before, the theory is that a poor shot (outside the A zone) that falls just out side the scoring ring might touch it and score in the higher zone with the larger caliber. It's not a great theory as the difference is half a millimeter and probably only really work once in 10,000 rounds. If people spent more time practicing and less thinking about such things they wouldn't have to worry about it.
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You answered the question. Its a gimmick "reason" to run 40.

my_2_cents said:
Also remember that all the modification such as lighter recoil spring etc that have been suggested are not allowed in production unless it is a glock part that is offered for your specific model of gun. No after markets allowed, and if you were shooting standard instead of production where the mods are allowed, you wouldn't be trying to download to 130PF as you would want to make major.

I shoot my Glock 17 in production and love it, but I'm in it for fun and to improve my own skills, not much chance of me winning anything unless I win the lottery and can quit work to practice.
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Why would you want to make major?

TDC
 
A real advantage of the .40 is the ability of the heavier .40 bullets to knock down poppers that may or may not fall when hit with a lighter 9mm bullet.
 
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