IPDA guns & gear
- Thread starter Brocolt
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Threads like this attract responses from just about everybody, including those who really have no idea. We are left to sort the wheat from the chaff.
I think you will get much better answers here: http://idpaforum.yuku.com/.
<http://idpaforum.yuku.com/>
I think you will get much better answers here: http://idpaforum.yuku.com/.
<http://idpaforum.yuku.com/>
1riot1ranger
CGN Regular
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- Calgary, AB
2010 IDPA US Nationals Equipment Survey
Here is a link to the latest annual equipment survey from the US Nationals shooters.
http://www.idpa.com/tj.asp?ID=252
Here is a link to the latest annual equipment survey from the US Nationals shooters.
http://www.idpa.com/tj.asp?ID=252
I was going to say my G34 is the most common gun used for IDPA in the US and this link agrees.
To the OP, IDPA was not created for gaming so the gun you would choose would be the gun you are most comfortable with that would be practical to carry if you could.
I am going to use my SigP226 this Saturday at the FRPC IDPA match even though I own a G34.
good starting point for most shooters is a glock 17 / 4 magazines and a bladetech holster and double magazine pouch... or uncle mikes or a 5.11.
total cost involved if purchasing used off of the "EE" , $600 Glock (comes with 2x Mags), 2x spare mags $60, Holster and Double Mag Pouch $80-$100.
total cost involved if purchasing used off of the "EE" , $600 Glock (comes with 2x Mags), 2x spare mags $60, Holster and Double Mag Pouch $80-$100.
There is a very good article on this very subject posted on the Forum Section on the IDPA Canada website under "IDPA Equipment Questions". The article is a good read. You might want to start there. Review the rule book regarding the various Divisions, choose one you want to compete in and have fun.
Take Care
Bob
This ^
Also that link from 1riot1ranger shows not only the guns used but the holsters, ammo and more. It is US data so it is a good idea to check out IDPA Canada like Bob said. You can also find all the IDPA affiliated clubs at the IDPA Canada site. Hopefully there's one near you.
Steve David
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Oshawa, Ontario
G17 is a great place to start, and finish, great gun. I know that Target Sports has the Blade Tech IDPA combo packs in stock, you cannot go wrong with that. If you want to save some money, the Uncle Mikes Kydex is fantastic and the new holsters come with both the belt, which cannot be used and the paddle attachment which is legal and they run in the $20 area double mag pouch is not much more. $40 should be good for gear.
Great webpage..thanks
Hey thanks for the great website.. i am member of IDPA but have never seen that part of the website..
RDG
Hey thanks for the great website.. i am member of IDPA but have never seen that part of the website..
RDG
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Good point. For SSP and ESP the 9MM is certainly the most popular round and the least expensive to buy or reload for. For CDP only the .45acp can be shot by rule.
The revolver divisions consist of SSR which is shot primarily by .38spl ammo at a PF of 105. Moon clips are not allowed in this division. While ESR can be shot with speed loaders and .357mag or .40cal, for the most part this division is shot with S&W (6)25's using moon clips at a PF of 165.
Make no mistake it is the archer not the arrow and no particular gun is "better" than another in the hands of a skilled shooter. That said in both SSP and ESP the polymer guns are now beginning to dominate these divisions. They are lighter, most can drive them faster and are super reliable.
For most a Glock 17 or M&P 9MM are relatively inexpensive firearms, relatively inexpensive to shoot and are capable of performing better than most shooters. Again it is the archer not the arrow and your choices in 9MM handguns is as virtually unlimited. Find one you like that fits the division you want to shoot SSP or ESP, buy a double mag pouch, holster and find yourself an old shirt for a cover garment and come enjoy the fun.
Take Care
Bob
Just curious - I shoot IPSC with a CZ Shadow now, which I'm not willing to modify for IDPA - so I'm thinking of another pistol for IDPA. I'm leaning toward's a Questar Glock 19, or perhaps a .45 1911 in a Commander size configuration. Are either of those reasonable for IDPA?
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Yes to both. You already shoot a CZ Shadow in IPSC so you might be better served by running a CZ 75/85Combat given both utilize the same controls as your Shadow. That said both the Glock 19 for SSP/ESP or the 1911 in ESP/CDP will serve you well. Much depends on where you want to go in the sport. The biggest disadvantage of both of the latter two pistols is the shorter sight radious. That said I have seen shoters do very well with both. I do know you will have fun shooting IDPA with either of them.
Take Care
Bob
I shoot my 1911 at IDPA, but I know:
*the safety is going to be a little slower than pulling a glock.
*It only holds 9 rounds as opposed to 11, which sometimes means an extra reload
*Ammo is more expensive than shooting 9mm
Having said that, I also feel it is safer on my hip, .45 is a superior round in practical use, and most gun fights won't exceed a a few rounds and for those reasons it is what I would carry if I was allowed. I also usually use an IWB holster, which is slower again, but it is what I would use if ccw were permitted. As has been said, I think it depends on what your goals are. I know it is not "combat" training, but I do try to use the mindset of what would I use in real life. Also, I love shooting a 1911 and don't enjoy shooting 9mm as much, and at the end of the day, fun is the name of the game. If my goal was strictly time I would use a 9mm single action.
*the safety is going to be a little slower than pulling a glock.
*It only holds 9 rounds as opposed to 11, which sometimes means an extra reload
*Ammo is more expensive than shooting 9mm
Having said that, I also feel it is safer on my hip, .45 is a superior round in practical use, and most gun fights won't exceed a a few rounds and for those reasons it is what I would carry if I was allowed. I also usually use an IWB holster, which is slower again, but it is what I would use if ccw were permitted. As has been said, I think it depends on what your goals are. I know it is not "combat" training, but I do try to use the mindset of what would I use in real life. Also, I love shooting a 1911 and don't enjoy shooting 9mm as much, and at the end of the day, fun is the name of the game. If my goal was strictly time I would use a 9mm single action.
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Operating the safety is simply a matter of practice. It is not a disadvantage unless you let it be.
If you are shooting a 1911 .45 in ESP magazine capacity is an issue but if you are shooting CDP the division capacity is maximim of 8+1.
John
Truthfully, I have not shot an official match yet and we don't divide our times up by divisions where I usually shoot. You are correct, I should have specified these are not insurmountable obstacles, just extra considerations.
