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looking for a pistol to shoot in 3 gun one day. there are lots out there just would like to be pointed in the right direction. as we know some are good for 3 gun and some are not just want to know what to look at. looking for a 9mm Thanks for your help
 
Got a pistol? Know how to shoot it? That's about all you need.

Pretty much any 9mm semi auto will have you competitive in Canada. If you're looking for fancy, you could build out a Cz.

Most guys shoot glocks, sigs, and M&Ps and are quite happy with them
 
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Got a pistol? Know how to shoot it? That's about all you need.

Pretty much any 9mm semi auto will have you competitive in Canada. If you're looking for fancy, you could build out a Cz.

Most guys shoot glocks, sigs, and M&Ps and are quite happy with them
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Pretty much that, but with the caveat to stick with single action or striker-fired guns. I'm not a fan of DA/SA guns due to the heavier first trigger pull.
 
In term of cost vs. f**k around factor the CZ Shadow is probably the best choice. To make the gun run optimally with low power factor ammo and a light trigger pull you need to change out $20 worth of springs. They are reliable, accurate, and easy to shoot. Also, they have the advantage of being able to be shot in SAO only mode - deal for 3 gun matches. As this is Canada, there is little benefit from running the 2011 platform as we are limited to 10 rounds.

2ish years ago I shot 2 back-to-back IDPA ESP Classifiers - one using my Shadow in SAO mode and one using my USPSA 1911 9mm. The overall scores were within 2 points (with the 1911 being the superior score). Given the cost differential I'd pick a Shadow.
 
I stared off running a Norc NP-22. (Copy of a Sig 226). It's nice to talk about what the professionals run, and "the sky is the limit" but if you are just looking at starting there is nothing wrong with a Norc. They are an inexpensive, but dependable and decently accurate handgun. After you've done it a few times, you'll talk with others, handle some different pistols, and form your own opinions on what you like/dislike, and then you can move on from the Norc to what you want. I didn't want to spend a sh*t-pile of money on a gun, and then find out that I didn't like it, or it didn't fit me right. There is almost an endless variety of choices, and at any given match, you'll see guys running what they personally feel fits/works best for them. And at the end of the day $360 for the Norc was a pretty cheap investment to get into 3 Gun.
 
Watching shooters lower the hammer on CZ's and then having to shift their grip after the first shot is usually enough to convince people that a SA trigger is the way to go.

My wife took her Black Badge with one of her SR9's. Later I made a mistake and let her shoot one of my 1911's. Instantly there were two SR9's for sale (one unfired), replaced by a pair of SR1911's and an R1.

There have been at least a couple of documented cases of ND's with Glock-type triggers when loose clothing got caught in the trigger guard as the gun was holstered. - Bang!
Rare, but it can happen. In the cases I was told about, the shooter felt resistance, but instead of checking things out, shoved the gun home.

Nothing is fool proof in the hands of a fool or a tightly wound competitor. The RO can only do so much.
 
Get what floats your boat. Unless you are a gifted shooter your results won't be hampered or improved by spending money on a "better" gun or one with more bells and whistles. If money is scarce get a used Glock 17 or a M&P FS and go play. Guys will beat you because they shoot better than you or know how to play the game better but they won't beat you because they have some super saber in their hands better than what you do. Even if they do beat you...who cares? You won't miss a meal over the loss I am sure. Unless you intend to make a living from it you should be there for the fun factor.

Take Care

Bob
 
Obviously no one here competes seriously.

You need to spend as much money as possible on your gear.
Why?
Shooting competitions are a mind game more than one's ability to hit targets.

You show up with $uper high dollar gear, everyone will be focused on your guns and worrying about how inadequate theirs are vs having a proper stage plan and actually looking at their sights.
You've won before you even take the first shot.

60% of the time, this strategy works every time. Its a fact.
 
+1 for CZ!

The dbl action first pull is not that bad. I don't even notice. I do shoot a lot though. Last 3gun match I shot, I got high scores in accuracy. Getting a better time is the next thing to improve.
 
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