competitive DA revolver shooting?
- Thread starter ruger22
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IDPA is revolver friendly. But, if you stick to the U.S. rule book, barrel length for stock or enhanced service revolver is max. 4.2" 
. Great if you've got a prohib revolver, otherwise you'll have to bend the rules, and shoot that 6" wheelgun. It's fun with a revolver (until you fumble the speedloader).
. Great if you've got a prohib revolver, otherwise you'll have to bend the rules, and shoot that 6" wheelgun. It's fun with a revolver (until you fumble the speedloader).
Hi Ruger22,
revolvers are still allowed and used in IPSC although they are not very popular. There seem to be a lot more people shooting them out east than in the west but there has been a resurgence in BC the last couple of years. There were four at the BC Provincials (two other regular wheelgun shooters couldn't make it) Next year there will likely be quite a few at the Nationals....me included if I can get my new gun together.
Cheers
revolvers are still allowed and used in IPSC although they are not very popular. There seem to be a lot more people shooting them out east than in the west but there has been a resurgence in BC the last couple of years. There were four at the BC Provincials (two other regular wheelgun shooters couldn't make it) Next year there will likely be quite a few at the Nationals....me included if I can get my new gun together.
Cheers
- Location
- Halifax - NS
YES! but IPSC Revolver division isn't too popular...so expect to compete with a small bunch of like minded friends.ruger22 said:
I believe the Canadianized versions of IDPA are permitting 6" revolvers...I think I read that here somewhere.
There's PPC - if it's in your neighborhood - too.
Your main drawback in IPSC will be dealing with scenarios that deal w/ more than the 6 rounds in your revolver. If you're shooting against other revolver shooters then you'll be on equal footing and don't worry about it.
IDPA I have heard has shorter COF's and will be more revolver friendly.
IDPA I have heard has shorter COF's and will be more revolver friendly.
In IPSC it takes a real mind shift to think in terms of 6 counts, but most stages can be dealt with not too badly. It makes you approach the stages a lot differently; engagement order, shooting positions etc.
It's also a lot more fun when you are shooting with a bunch of other revolver shooters.
Cheers
It's also a lot more fun when you are shooting with a bunch of other revolver shooters.
Cheers
JohnC
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
ruger22 said:
IPSC Stages can have up to 32 rounds. Revolver friendly stages are those with natural breaks in multiples of 6 rounds . for instance a 30 round stage may have 5 groups of 3 targets .
.. - which would delight revolver shooters, and aggravate semi shooters to no end... Yes you can use an 8 shot revolver, but you can't fire more than 6 before reloading, otherwise you're competing in Open against the raceguns
Well, I can say I'm going to try like heck to make it up to your Nationals next year. I'm also going to try and get as many of our Revolver shooters to make the trip also. I shoot a 6.5" 610 but the 625 is pretty much the standard down our way (Richmond, California (Richmond Hotshots)). Not to be confused with Richmond, BC. I was looking at the rules and it appears that any standard barrel length can be used in the Revolver division. You can shoot the 7 and 8 shot revolvers, but you must reload after firing 6.
Revolver division is going through a revival down here and there have been several new GM's lately giving Jerry Miculek a run for his money. We have a new Junior shooter who is really tearing things up, he's come in second to Jerry at Area 2, the ICORE, and at the USPSA Revolver Nationals. It will be interesting watching him. I'll see what I can do to bolster participation on that level when we make the trip.
Vince
I was looking at the rules and it appears that any standard barrel length can be used in the Revolver division. You can shoot the 7 and 8 shot revolvers, but you must reload after firing 6. Revolver division is going through a revival down here and there have been several new GM's lately giving Jerry Miculek a run for his money. We have a new Junior shooter who is really tearing things up, he's come in second to Jerry at Area 2, the ICORE, and at the USPSA Revolver Nationals. It will be interesting watching him. I'll see what I can do to bolster participation on that level when we make the trip.
Vince
DA Revolver in IPSC/IDPA/PPC: Try Them All Eh!
Competing and having some practical fun with DA Revolvers like the N-frame 625 or Model 25 or M-28 is my idea of a "good time". The "easiest" is with the NFrame and moonclips but either a S&W Nframe .357 or Colt Python is enjoyable too. I have competed in Level I-II-III IPSC Matches, PPC Service Revolver and this year will start IDPA with any one of these revolvers.
Shooting Revolver in IPSC versus Production or Standard is like comparing motorcycles to cars. Same road; different approach with the attendant advantages and "disadvantages" much like picking a political party or a wife or the best investment on the TSE.
The "best part" is learning BOTH the advantages or disadvantages/considerations of both classes of pistols. That is a good education in itself much like if a car driver has a motorcycle license as well. You tend to "see the other side" better.
Competing and having some practical fun with DA Revolvers like the N-frame 625 or Model 25 or M-28 is my idea of a "good time". The "easiest" is with the NFrame and moonclips but either a S&W Nframe .357 or Colt Python is enjoyable too. I have competed in Level I-II-III IPSC Matches, PPC Service Revolver and this year will start IDPA with any one of these revolvers.
Shooting Revolver in IPSC versus Production or Standard is like comparing motorcycles to cars. Same road; different approach with the attendant advantages and "disadvantages" much like picking a political party or a wife or the best investment on the TSE.
The "best part" is learning BOTH the advantages or disadvantages/considerations of both classes of pistols. That is a good education in itself much like if a car driver has a motorcycle license as well. You tend to "see the other side" better.
- Location
- Newfoundland
At the moment I am shooting a SW 625 in .45ACP . I am the only one shooting a revolver but I have a great time ,I find that I am consentrating on having fun and not worrying as much about the competative side of things . I actually took the revolver to begin with when I got totally fed up with all the glitches i was having with a new semi I got at the begining of the summer. It was great to go and shoot and not worrying about what was going to go wrong this weekend .
Grab your revolver and give it a spin !!!!!!!!
Grab your revolver and give it a spin !!!!!!!!
revolver options?
I own a 9mm but really enjoy shooting revolvers. I am new to handguns. May try cowboy someday. There is only IPSC in my area. My goal is to shoot safe, become a better shooter, and have fun.
So I want to look at IPSC with a revolver. What is a good choice of caliber?
Any disadvantage to the .38?
Advantage to the 45 ACP?
I have a smaller hand but to my surprise the N frame smith felt fine at a gun shop.
What gun and caliber choice would be good for a beginner but could carry me through into competitive shooting down the road?
I own a 9mm but really enjoy shooting revolvers. I am new to handguns. May try cowboy someday. There is only IPSC in my area. My goal is to shoot safe, become a better shooter, and have fun.
So I want to look at IPSC with a revolver. What is a good choice of caliber?
Any disadvantage to the .38?
Advantage to the 45 ACP?
I have a smaller hand but to my surprise the N frame smith felt fine at a gun shop.
What gun and caliber choice would be good for a beginner but could carry me through into competitive shooting down the road?
Equip Your N frame Model 625 With Jordan Grips
pick for fast and accurate DA shooting in IPSC or PPC or IDPA is a pair of Jordan grips handcarved by Herretts to FIT your hand. Try firing 32 shots in the Long stages of IPSC and you will agree! They do cost but last a lifetime. In McGiverns 1937 era "Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting" he recommends Roper grips.
You can still almost 70 years later get a set of Roper style grips from Herretts.
The Jordan grips work well for me in point shooting to seven yards and a little beyond on IPSC A zone. best feature is their help in recoil control over 32 successive shots in 45 ACP Major loads with factory loaded FMJ 230 grain bullets.
pick for fast and accurate DA shooting in IPSC or PPC or IDPA is a pair of Jordan grips handcarved by Herretts to FIT your hand. Try firing 32 shots in the Long stages of IPSC and you will agree! They do cost but last a lifetime. In McGiverns 1937 era "Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting" he recommends Roper grips.
You can still almost 70 years later get a set of Roper style grips from Herretts.
The Jordan grips work well for me in point shooting to seven yards and a little beyond on IPSC A zone. best feature is their help in recoil control over 32 successive shots in 45 ACP Major loads with factory loaded FMJ 230 grain bullets.
