GTA IDPA complete noob/getting started questions...

mgc1970

mgc1970

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Good afternoon guys,

** Let me preface this post by saying I'm sure that these questions have been answered to some degree in other threads, but I'm trying to get a concise summary here without asking a hundred different questions in a hundred different threads.-THANK YOU very much in advance!

I used to shoot handguns years and years ago(and was a very good shot with my Springfield .45!,,sadly LONG gone).
Marriage, mortgage, kids etc., caused the "pause button" to be pushed long ago. Tried golf for a while, but all the while couldn't help but think I was exponentially better at hitting cardboard with a bullet, than I ever was at hitting that damn white ball!!,,but I digress.

I am very interested in shooting IDPA. Everything I have seen/read about it looks like a ton of fun with pseudo-real world scenarios(use of cover, magazine retention, etc), and at seemingly less expense than what would be required to be semi-competitive than say shooting IPSC.

I have decided that I would like to shoot the "bone-stock/right out of the box" autopistol class.
I have decided on a Glock G-17 9mm Gen 4 pistol for the low initial cost of the handgun, reliability of the Glock and economics of volume shooting and low recoil(I would LOVE to have my wife come shoot at some point as well) of the 9mm.
I would like to do some modifications to the pistol, such as replacing the stock sights with the Heinie Lo-Pro 'Straight-Eight' night sights, some trigger work,,SPECIFICALLY the ZEV Technologies Fulcrum Trigger Ultimate Kit, and perhaps a factory extended slide release.
After researching holsters, I have decided to purchase the Comp-Tac Deluxe Pro Competition Kit with a straight-drop holster and 4 mag pouches.
I would like to join Burlington Gun Club, as it proves to be the closest club to me that offers IDPA, is indoors, and is available for members to use (eventually)24hrs.

Questions now for those of you who shoot IDPA regularly:
Equipment-
1. Are my choices for equipment sound for beginning in the sport?
2. Do I actually require and are you allowed to use/wear 4 mags on your belt during competition?
3. Are the mods to the gun I mentioned above allowed to still qualify for stock class?
Club-
1. Assuming I am accepted as a member, is Burlington indeed a good choice for someone new to the sport of IDPA to join?(with regards to active IDPA shooters, instruction, league nights, etc.)
2. Once a member, what is my next step as far as actually being able to shoot IDPA? I understand I need to take a New Shooter Orientation Course in order to be able to holster a handgun for competing,,is this offered, or another type of holster course offered at Burlington that I could take so I could start shooting IDPA?
3. Is the club generally a "good bunch of guys", that are accepting of new faces, and won't mind if I bring my wife or a friend once and a while?

I think that's about it. I will add more questions (If you'd all be so kind to answer as IDPA ambassadors!) if i can think of any, and please feel free to add any info that you think I might require if I've left anything out.

Thanks very much for your patience, knowledge, and experience in helping out a new shooter.

Mike.
 
mgc1970 said:
Questions now for those of you who shoot IDPA regularly:
Equipment-
1. Are my choices for equipment sound for beginning in the sport?
2. Do I actually require and are you allowed to use/wear 4 mags on your belt during competition?
3. Are the mods to the gun I mentioned above allowed to still qualify for stock class?
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The ZEV kit is listed as legal for IDPA but is a bit expensive. There are other IDPA legal choices.

You only need two mag pouched for IDPA. A lot of new shooters get good use from Uncle Mikes and Fobus kydex kit.

The change of sights should be no problem and AFAIK the extended slide release is on the G34 & G35 so is legal.

Swing over to the IDPA Canada forum for a look around.
 
Hey Mike
Welcome back to shooting. Sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you are after. We can offer you most of what you are after and some comprable products for the others. If you are still looking please check us out and contact us for any questions you may have.
Best of Luck
Shawn
 
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mgc1970 said:
Good afternoon guys,

** Let me preface this post by saying I'm sure that these questions have been answered to some degree in other threads, but I'm trying to get a concise summary here without asking a hundred different questions in a hundred different threads.-THANK YOU very much in advance!

I used to shoot handguns years and years ago(and was a very good shot with my Springfield .45!,,sadly LONG gone).
Marriage, mortgage, kids etc., caused the "pause button" to be pushed long ago. Tried golf for a while, but all the while couldn't help but think I was exponentially better at hitting cardboard with a bullet, than I ever was at hitting that damn white ball!!,,but I digress.

I am very interested in shooting IDPA. Everything I have seen/read about it looks like a ton of fun with pseudo-real world scenarios(use of cover, magazine retention, etc), and at seemingly less expense than what would be required to be semi-competitive than say shooting IPSC.

I have decided that I would like to shoot the "bone-stock/right out of the box" autopistol class.
I have decided on a Glock G-17 9mm Gen 4 pistol for the low initial cost of the handgun, reliability of the Glock and economics of volume shooting and low recoil(I would LOVE to have my wife come shoot at some point as well) of the 9mm.
I would like to do some modifications to the pistol, such as replacing the stock sights with the Heinie Lo-Pro 'Straight-Eight' night sights, some trigger work,,SPECIFICALLY the ZEV Technologies Fulcrum Trigger Ultimate Kit, and perhaps a factory extended slide release.
After researching holsters, I have decided to purchase the Comp-Tac Deluxe Pro Competition Kit with a straight-drop holster and 4 mag pouches.
I would like to join Burlington Gun Club, as it proves to be the closest club to me that offers IDPA, is indoors, and is available for members to use (eventually)24hrs.

Questions now for those of you who shoot IDPA regularly:
Equipment-
1. Are my choices for equipment sound for beginning in the sport?

Sounds alright, I would shoot the glock alot before changing out too much. I spent some money on the internals of my glock, and ended up going back to mostly stock. IN reality, the glock, like other polymer pistols are fabulous to start with because of their simplicity, reliability and low cost. It's an ideal place to start.


2. Do I actually require and are you allowed to use/wear 4 mags on your belt during competition?

Four mags is decent, one acts as a stripper mag and must be empty if it stays in a pocket. When the shooting starts, you are only allowed 2 mags on the belt, and one in the gun.

3. Are the mods to the gun I mentioned above allowed to still qualify for stock class?

Not sure about the trigger kit, in general, internal accuracy work is allowed, but some kits bump the gun into ESP. The sights are ok if they are conventional notch and post, which I suspect they are. The extended slide release is also okay since it is available in a factory configuration (the G34/35).

Club-
1. Assuming I am accepted as a member, is Burlington indeed a good choice for someone new to the sport of IDPA to join?(with regards to active IDPA shooters, instruction, league nights, etc.)

No idea, I shot an IPSC match there and the guys seemed pretty decent.A lot of people talk negatively about Burlington, but I'm not certain everything they say is true. I usually like to avoid clubs that are overly bereucratic or close minded, you' have to check the club out to know this though.

2. Once a member, what is my next step as far as actually being able to shoot IDPA? I understand I need to take a New Shooter Orientation Course in order to be able to holster a handgun for competing,,is this offered, or another type of holster course offered at Burlington that I could take so I could start shooting IDPA?

You'd have to check with Burlington. Clubs north of Toronto occassionally offer NSO courses and I run them at East Elgin when the need arises. The black badge course for IPSC is also acceptable, as is PPC. The black badge generally requires more time and money though.

3. Is the club generally a "good bunch of guys", that are accepting of new faces, and won't mind if I bring my wife or a friend once and a while?

I think that's about it. I will add more questions (If you'd all be so kind to answer as IDPA ambassadors!) if i can think of any, and please feel free to add any info that you think I might require if I've left anything out.

Welcome to the sport. There is also a large(r) ODPL following in the tri-cities, hamilton and surrounding areas as well. It's very similar to IDPA and the guns running it are great. Once you're holster certified, definitely check that out. They also offer multi-gun matches from time to time

Thanks very much for your patience, knowledge, and experience in helping out a new shooter.

Mike.
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Equipment for IDPA

Mike

check out Fobus holsters on the internet @Fobus.com and then if interested go to Ebay.ca.(not .com) Type in Fobus Glock (model #) and scroll down until you see new holsters and mag holders coming from Israel where they are made. I shoot an M&P40 similar to the Glock and have used the Fobus for IDPA for a long time. Very good product. I just bought one for my son's M&P on that Ebay site for $38.00 for both pieces direct from Israel no shipping cost. Delivered to my local post office for pickup in 7 days from Israel. I paid much more when Fobus USA (3 yrs ago) would ship them which they will not do anymore. Good questions. Frontenac Rifle and Pistol Club Kingston will have an IDPA holster course in March. Let me know if you are in need of this and I can let you know more. Good Luck
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