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I've been doing IDPA for a little while now, using a Sig P226. I've reached the point where the first round DA pull is starting to irritate me - I'm often essentially just throwing away this first shot. So, I'm looking at getting a striker fire pistol (in 9mm). I don't really like the look of Glocks (sorry, all you Glock fans) so I've narrowed my choice to the Walther PPQ or the HK SFP9.

I know there are probably a million opinions out there but are there any considerations that are going to affect my scores? Are there any other guns I should be considering?
 
Cranberry said:
I've been doing IDPA for a little while now, using a Sig P226. I've reached the point where the first round DA pull is starting to irritate me - I'm often essentially just throwing away this first shot. So, I'm looking at getting a striker fire pistol (in 9mm). I don't really like the look of Glocks (sorry, all you Glock fans) so I've narrowed my choice to the Walther PPQ or the HK SFP9. I know there are probably a million opinions out there but are there any considerations that are going to affect my scores? Are there any other guns I should be considering?
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The PPQ would be a good choice (and yes, there are about a million alternative choices these days), though I would try and keep in mind your options for holsters, mag pouches, and parts. None of the options out there are going to affect your scores to any significant degree that is greater than your own ability.
 
The first pull on a DA/SA pistol is pretty simple to deal with.....practice, practice........practice. And by practice I mean dryfire, dryfire.......dryfire. Pick a spot on the wall and focus on maintaining your sight picture as you pull your trigger straight back.

John
 
I've used a PPQ M1 for IDPA the past few years. I love it.

Soleley Canadian makes a good holster for the PPQ, and if you can get used to the paddle mag release (which I actually prefer now) the M1 uses p99 mags.

That said, the SFP9 is well made. We also see a LOT of M&P9s at our local IDPA shoots.

BTW: my Sig 226 Xtreme has a SRT trigger in it. The DA is so crisp it is no chore to shoot well!!
 
Thanks all, for the feedback. Thanks John, for the advice to practice more, and thanks Phat for the trigger info. I'm really looking for an excuse to buy a new gun though ;)
 
PPQ M2 5" is my go to pistol now and sold my Sig P226 Enhanced elite. I love the trigger and its accuracy. The 226 was nice and had the SRT but for some reason I shoot the PPQ M2 better with less practice. The SFP9 I hear is very close but the biggest difference is the mag release paddle vs a button. Not a deal breaker but a consideration for some.
 
Cranberry said:
I've been doing IDPA for a little while now, using a Sig P226. I've reached the point where the first round DA pull is starting to irritate me - I'm often essentially just throwing away this first shot. So, I'm looking at getting a striker fire pistol (in 9mm). I don't really like the look of Glocks (sorry, all you Glock fans) so I've narrowed my choice to the Walther PPQ or the HK SFP9.

I know there are probably a million opinions out there but are there any considerations that are going to affect my scores? Are there any other guns I should be considering?
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I prefer the PPQ over the SFP9 mainly for the trigger. The first thing you should decide before considering any striker guns for IDPA is whether you want a paddle mag release or a push button release. HK has a small paddle VS PPQ M1 that is longer. (both ambi)
If you prefer the push button type, you should really look at the PPQ M2 5'' or the PPQ 5 Match, if you don't mind a 5 '' barrel.
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If you are willing to shoot ESP, I would recommend that you consider a CZ SP01 Shadow. It is a DA/SA like your P226, but in ESP you can use the safety and use it "Cocked and Locked" so that you only shoot DA for the competition. It also has a VERY nice trigger and reset.
 
Hoag said:
If you are willing to shoot ESP, I would recommend that you consider a CZ SP01 Shadow. It is a DA/SA like your P226, but in ESP you can use the safety and use it "Cocked and Locked" so that you only shoot DA for the competition. It also has a VERY nice trigger and reset.
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do you mean "so that you only shoot SA for the comp.."

we had a guy in our last course use a SP01, and the decocking before holster looked like such a pain in the a$$.
 
StoneHorse said:
IF I was going to purchase another pistol for IDPA, I would be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Pro.
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If you (OP) don't care for Glocks then when it comes to striker fired pistols the M&P 9MM PRO should then be top of mind. First the Pro is the 2nd most common pistol shot in IDPA at the US Nationals. Parts are readily available which should be a major consideration for anyone buying a gun to be used in competitions. Parts break on every make of gun. The more use the more chance of breakage. The next most common gun you often see at matches is the XD line of pistols. The Springfield guns have a following and do well.

John R. has it right that practice will solve most issues with the use of DA SA guns and from my experience going from DA to SA is really not the issue some folks make it out to be. That said, the Glock 34 and the M&P Pro combined have been in the hands of the winning shooters in SSP and ESP for the past several years and the 45acp version wins CDP division.

It is the archer not the arrow but what wins on Sunday sells on Monday which likely accounts for a good part of why the Glock/M&P have the following they do, aside from the fact they generally sell for less than the metal guns do and both have good parts and service support. In the US a lot of folks shoot IDPA with their carry gun and that in itself tends to eliminate heavier steel guns.

To the OP most of the common pistols will do well in IDPA and most would admit, I think, their performance is not limited by the gun they are using...ability and talent does play a part. Buy a gun that fits your fancy and meets your objectives you have set for yourself. If you really want to be competitive than your options are different than if your really only interested in shooting for fun and enjoyment. If it is the latter than any 9MM pistol will serve you as well as the next. Virtually all guns made today are utterly reliable. Some suffer from parts support, mags, holsters and trigger parts would be something I would be concerned about. Get by that and the field is wide open.

Just one thing do yourself a favour and review what the rules are for SSP and ESP BEFORE you buy your next master blaster and the accessories that go with it. You would be surprised how many folks buy their shooter only to find out it doesn't fit the Division they want to play in and then complain and want the rule changed.

Take Care

Bob
 
I shot my Glock before but have since switched to the SFP9. And don't plan on going back, I have my Glock as a backup for matches though. Factory out of the box, the grip (I have medium size hands), ergonomics, trigger is awesome IMHO. Pretty easy to get used to the mag release too. Although getting gear can be expensive.
 
jg007 said:
do you mean "so that you only shoot SA for the comp.."

we had a guy in our last course use a SP01, and the decocking before holster looked like such a pain in the a$$.
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If you are shooting a CZ SP01 Shadow in ESP, you do not have to decock it. At the "Load and make ready" command you rack it, leave it cocked and put on the safety. Every shot will then be Single Action.
 
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