Classic

[bizman89]

Just have to say, with that name and bottom tag line I would assume you would HAVE to shoot .45 or change it all

I'm personally going to go with 9mm in Classic gun.
1) I just want to buy a 9mm 1911
2) it's cheaper to shoot, if don't care to be champ, but still competitive
3) it is competitive, in these regards.
3a) extra 2 rounds will help on some stages,
3b) even if stage design is 8rnd friendly, many times the extra 2 shots come in useful not to have to mag change if extra shot is require on steel, or if hit a no shoot, and need a follow up shot (without running dry),
3c)if partially covered target and want to put 3 rnds in 1-2 targets for security (without running dry),
4) possibly if can maintain same steady shooting speed and movement that you'd with a .40, but with a 9mm, maybe you'll have more A's instead of C's or more C's instead of D's, due to the much softer recoil of the 9mm, thus being easier to shoot, less recoil, less flinching, etc.... as others said, if going to shoot same # of A's and C's etc.. then should go major. But is my above statement true, that you maybe able to shoot more accurately at decent speed (of one own level of skill) ?

Cause there is a difference in how you shoot a 130 PF gun compared to a 175 Pf gun.

Now many here have stated they tried that and found better to go to .40 major, and maybe that's better, but worth trying both and having fun finding which works is best for you.

If I go to match and I think match set up is not good for minor, than I'll switch to shooting standard div. with my edge, if allowed too. Or just shoot it man ! There's no free trip to Greece as a prize.

 

[Mikeyman]

I shoot 45acp classic major. I have a ton of brass and cast my own projectiles so cost is not a factor. It is a little more difficult to break down a stage using 8 rounds at times but I like the challenge...

 

[turbo_bird]

I took my black badge course last fall and still haven't done my first qualifier, but I am planning to shoot .45 in classic this summer. I have been going to some of my clubs weekly practice nights, and so far this seems to be working for me. I don't know how serious I will get about IPSC, but I am having a blast at the practice nights and it has really improved my shooting.
Kristian

 

[RePete]

IMO the advantage of .40 over .45 is in ammo costs. Brass is easy to find and bullets are significantly less expensive.

I think the major/minor ability of .40 is overblown, regardless the Tripp system 10 rounders would not fit in the Canadian box with my pistol. USPSA and IDPA boxes are about 2mm larger. YMMV.

That's Strange. There were guys with Tripp System Mags that passed the box test using the official IPSC Box at the nationals this year. I know one fellow well; he shoots a STI Trojan in 40.

I run a Trojan 40S&W with Tripp System mags and, yeah, they do fit the box.

I also run a Trojan in 45. And I may run my Ranger in 9mm as well.

By the way, thanks Freedom Ventures for all 3.