HighVelocity
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A range officer at my local indoor range has been telling me about the fun he has every Thursday night competing in local matches for about a year now.
The other day he tells me he won his class for the first time and he was so excited that I got excited for him. So now I'm thinking about doing it too. It sounds like too much fun to pass up. The range is 15 minutes from the house and I know everyone that works there because I shoot there quite often so there is a nice comfort level there.
First, I downloaded the rule book from IDPA.com and skimmed over it and found this under CDP permitted modifications:
The pistol that I want to use does not have an ambi safety. Would having one be of any advantage to me? Am I ever going to have to engage or disengage the thumb safety with my left hand in a match?
Weighted Grips are NOT permitted. What about Alumagrips? They're heavier than the wood grips but certainly not weighted.
For ammo, since I do not reload, nor plan to, can I shoot Blazer 230gr fmj? Is it too hot? Can I order downloaded stuff someplace?
Finally, in regards to holsters, the only 1911 OWB holsters that I have are an Uncle Mikes Kydex paddle and a Galco concealable (belt scabbard). I do have a couple of Comp-tac mag holders that I can use. And then I have a Wilderness 5-stitch belt. Is this equipment suitable for a beginner? All legal?
TIA
The other day he tells me he won his class for the first time and he was so excited that I got excited for him. So now I'm thinking about doing it too. It sounds like too much fun to pass up. The range is 15 minutes from the house and I know everyone that works there because I shoot there quite often so there is a nice comfort level there.
First, I downloaded the rule book from IDPA.com and skimmed over it and found this under CDP permitted modifications:
9. Extended thumb (may be ambidextrous) and Beaver tail grip
safeties.
The pistol that I want to use does not have an ambi safety. Would having one be of any advantage to me? Am I ever going to have to engage or disengage the thumb safety with my left hand in a match?
Weighted Grips are NOT permitted. What about Alumagrips? They're heavier than the wood grips but certainly not weighted.
For ammo, since I do not reload, nor plan to, can I shoot Blazer 230gr fmj? Is it too hot? Can I order downloaded stuff someplace?
Finally, in regards to holsters, the only 1911 OWB holsters that I have are an Uncle Mikes Kydex paddle and a Galco concealable (belt scabbard). I do have a couple of Comp-tac mag holders that I can use. And then I have a Wilderness 5-stitch belt. Is this equipment suitable for a beginner? All legal?
TIA