Nsoc/idpa... looking to get a start this year, black badge as well. With a single income family budget is always a concern(wife shoots as well), as I shoot my tt33 regularly, I thought the transition to the 9mm version would be easy on me and the wallet. I understand that it may not be ideal or anyone's first choice but would using the M70a be a severe hinderence?
M70a for a starter?
- Thread starter nagol
- Start date
M&P 9 is a good option. The trigger reset is kind of not there. I sometimes miss it and come up on a dead trigger. I have the apex competition kit installed. I'd pinch the pennies and get a cz sp01. There should be a good number of the used shadow 1's on the market.
ArcticHound
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- North of the GTA, Ontario
If price is a concern, consider finding a good deal on a used pistol and equipment. You also need to consider magazine costs as you should have at least four (possibly a few more if you can afford them), and mags for some pistols are quite expensive. Don't forget your belt, holster, magazine pouches and, most of all, ammunition. You need to kind of figure out how much your going to shoot in a year, figure out what you can afford, and then go backwards from there to see what the best bang for your buck is. Pistols that are very popular and common (like the M&P) will be easier to find used, as will holsters and such. Pistols that come in range kits can offer some good value in that they usually come with a Bladetech holster, but the mag pouches are usually doubles (limited adjustment) and you'd need additional mag pouches anyway (you may prefer singles that can offer more adjustment).
