Best set up for getting started in IPSC

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Years ago I did my black badge but never followed through after completing the course. Guess I need to do it again. Because I have been out of touch I need to hear from you ipscueakers out there as to what is a good set-up to get started with nowadays? I don't have any great pretentions. Would just like to shoot production / stock / standard whatever they call it these days. Do have a 1991A1 45, ( not terribly accurate), and a Safariland holster along with some mag pouches and about 5 clips. Need a new belt though.

I am 50 so my eyesight isn't what it used to be and although I have a health issue I'm pretty fit for my age. I am all (y) ears so please share your thoughts. Is it better to go major / minor? Any new rules or PF limits? What is the gun of choice? Keep in mind I got three kids going to university so I can't
afford a $4000 "race-gun". Just like shooting and the nice people. Thanks in advance for your opinions.

WADE
 
Uses what you have then buy yourself a race-gun when the kids finish....no sense buying anything right now! There is the odd use Race gun around 2k mark...
 
If you've got a 1911, you might as well use it, but it'll put you in Standard (Production requires a 5-pound DA first pull); it sounds like a belt and ammo is all you need to play.
 
Yah, I agree with most of the above.

don't waste money on a new gun. your Colt 1991A1 is just great
(that's what I shoot too )
I thru time did some modifications & upgrades & I shoot pretty well with it.

just start by doing a trigger job (maybe 2.5 to 3 lbs pull) add a snap on magwell
and change the sights to an adjustable rear sight & fibre optic front & pick up a few 10 round mags.
these few changes will cost a few hundred, but really will help you out of the gate.

after a while, you can add a tungsten guide rod, extended mag release, raised grip safety, ambi-thumb safety, titanium firing pin, etcc...

your 1991A1 has better accuracy than you're giving credit for, I can hit small poopers from 25 yards. just practise that Colt can hold it's own.

you don't even half to waste money in future for a $ 4,000.00 race gun, unless you want too.

right now , the only down fall of shooting the .45, is the brass is harder to come buy & cost about double the .40 brass.

Besides, REAL MEN shoot .45 :wink:
 
yup even I who doesn't like 1911's (personal thing) would suggest you use the one you have. Get some extra mags (if you don't have them) and a good holster and mag pouches, and you're good to go. If you try out some Production guns and find one you like, and can afford it, buy one. But really you're already setup for Standard so you're good to go.

Hope to see you out at a match one day,
 
I don't recommend getting a Production gun if you're from Saskatchewan..... you'd be pretty lonely as no one shoots Production there......
 
A lot of good avice and tips so far, so I don't need to toss repeat them, the only thing I might mention is that one thing that may draw you to open is your comment on your eyesight.

I know a lot of guys who are getting up there in age and they say the red dot sights have been why they switched to open.

My plan is to stay with the iron sighted divisions until my eyesight starts to go, then it's hello racegun.
 
One thing for sure I wouldn't do a trigger job or modifications on something that I don't really like...but that is just me... :lol: :lol:
 
heep the 1911 just spend money on making it work well
and invest in good mags ie don,t buy anything that has colt on it
get the shooting star, wilson combat McConmic ect
if your into the Ebay thing and you know how to work you gu na little, deals can be had on good parts you can put into you 1911, allso everyone has a 1911 to getting work done to it is easy
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A CRO can decide whether or not you should take the Black Badge Course again.

With the season nearing the end I'd just get out and shoot the 45. Once you get into it you can get a better handle on what changes you may want to make.

If your 45 isn't that accurate there are 2 low end fixs to keep you interested.

Handloads will usually give you improved accuracy; you can work this out during the winter, experimenting with different bullets and powders.

The easiest way to pick up accuracy on a 1911 as well as your best bang for your buck, is to fit a match bushing.

Every 0.001" clearance between the bushing and the slide AND the bushing and the barrel yields 1/4" spread at 25 yds. For example 6 thou clearance between the slide and the bushing and 5 thou clearance between the bushing and the barrel (what my Para P16 measured new :shock:) for a total 11 thou or 25 yd built in movement of 2 3/4" without firing a shot.
 
Well, I had a good old 1911 as well, but since I have large hands, I found it too small for me. I got me a nice used Glock 21 a while back and just love it. The mags hold 10 rds of 45ACP, and you don't have that safety to worry about like on the 1911. But if you like the feel of the 1911, then why change. Another gun I've been thinking of getting is the Norino 1911 in 45ACP with the double stacked mags. I thought it would make a nice pistol to shoot cast with.

Cheers
Dean
 
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