Should I get a new pistol or..? (IDPA)

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I'm planning on getting involved in IDPA this summer and of the few pistols I own the only one suitable for IDPA would be my Beretta 92S It's a great gun I enjoy shooting it a lot but the problem is the mag release on it is way at the bottom of the grip.

To get started in IDPA I'd also have to buy new sights for the beretta so what I'm wondering is should i just stick with my beretta or should I sell it and put the money towards a new pistol that will probably already have similar sights to what i want and also have the mag release in a better position.

Because I'm brand new to the sport I'm assuming regardless of where the mag release is, the half second it takes to press the release on my beretta 92 won't make a huge difference in my time for my first year anyways. But what do i know?! so please let me know what you think! Thanks
 
Except for the part about "need new sights", I'd say stick with the gun you have and shoot a few matches - then decide what to get (i.e. Glocks and M&Ps are very popular). Alas, getting parts for a Beretta may seem simple enough, but after buying one myself, I can say the experience hasn't been like getting Glock parts and accessories.

Do you have a holster and 4 magazines? This may also influence your decision to move to a different gun.

Production/SSP pistols are fairly inexpensive (as compared to say, feeding and accessorizing them...), so don't be overly concerned about getting a new pistol - especially if you want one. However, a new pistol won't make you a better marksman - avoid the temptation to "buy" yourself into a new classification - you can't. Get a good pistol and stick with it (that's why I recommend Glock or M&P; they are inexpensive, reliable and can outshoot 90% of those who use them).

Bottom line: if you can shoot the gun you have with a minimim investment, then do so...
 
That's the other thing right now I have 5 mags for my beretta which is great. If I were to buy a new pistol I would have to buy a few but the price of the mags may be equal to the price of new sights for my beretta

As for a holster I still need one so I was looking at the ones on this site:

http://www.blade-tech.com/Pro-Series-IDPA-PAK-pr-1093.html

Seems like a good place to start comes with essentially everything i need and is available for almost all the different guns I could imagine using.
 
There is an very good article on the IDPA Canada forum regarding equipment. You might want to read it before doing anything.

Your Beretta will serve you well as is. Just go out and enjoy yourself and shoot a few matches. Blade Tech holsters are very popular and aren't all that expensive. Sounds to me you have a pretty good set up for both SSP and ESP Divisions.

Take Care

Bob
 
Thanks to you both, I think I'm going to stick with the beretta for now as much fun as it is to buy a new pistol..I'll know way more after a few matches which will better help me choose my next gun.

And like Riot Ranger said accessories for Beretta are harder to find especially for the older models. So if you guys come across some sights please let me know!

Thanks again for all your help.
 
Stick with the Beretta for a bit until you decide what you want, then go for it.
We have a match coming up in Winnipeg on the 31st of this month, you could always come out to watch for a bit, talk to the shooters and see the different equipment.
The heel release on your pistol will not be as much of a hindrance as you may think, many of our reloads are with retention so you need to grab that mag either way. A heel release puts your hand right there. Its all in how you train for it.
 
Ah I missed that - you've got the "s" model. FS has the release in the usual spot, easily hit with my thumb (and mags for the FS are cheap & common). I could see where that heel release might be a pain. Still give it a shot though, like everyone says, try it & see. My FS is pretty accurate and reliable - IDPA is a lot of fun in any event.

Good luck!
 
The problem with shooting the 92S is in the accessories.

If you already have the magazines, magazine pouches, and holster for the 92S, then there's no big reason not to try it in a match. If you don't have the magazines, magazine pouches, and holster, don't waste your money.

Either way, the 92S is going to frustrate you, and you're going to want to use something with drop-free ten-round magazines.
 
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