IDPA Question

[dmftoy1]

My buddy is considering trying out an IDPA league. He doesn't want to spend any money on equipment unless he likes it. The question of the day:

Can he get by initially with the "XD Gear" holster that came with his XD 45?

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Dave

 

[RH45]

yes!

 

[Dilbert]

In fact the most common holster, at least at all the matches I've been to, will be a "plastic" one. The XD also came with a mag holder, he'll need that also. Two mags will generally be enough, but three is usually better. Have fun and remember it is a sport, winning isn't everything.

 

[Jim Watson]

We had a new IDPA shooters' orientation Tuesday evening. There were several XDs with the included plastic holster and mag carrier. All I can say is that they are better than nothing, even better than nylon, but if your guy stays with it, he will eventually want something nicer.

 

[dmftoy1]

Thanks guys! I think he'd easily buy a better holster if he decides he likes it. (Which I know he will. ) Money is tight for him right now so he doesn't want to spend the $ until he's actually seen whether he likes it or not though.

Regards,
Dave

 

[btg3]

Check the rules at IDPA.com - - just for general info b/c the club matches are generally informal and newbies are accomodated in good fashion to assure a positive experience.

Also, youtube has some clips.

I've never needed more than 2 clips (10 rds each) b/c each stage is a maximum of 18-rds.

I did come across one club that wants newbies to watch rather than shoot the first match -- not the best idea, so be sure he gets to shoot!

 

[akanotken]

I'd definitely have 3 mags, misses have been known to occur! And guns/mags have been known to fail.

Plus, sometimes you'll see a std's type stage where you are required to shoot 6, reload shoot 6, reload shoot 6 ...

but yea, .99 % could be done with 2 mags.

 

[btg3]

For the 6+6+6 stage, I loaded 12 in one of my 2 mags (even tho, I have 4 mags). Or could have reloaded a mag, since it's off the clock. Not exactly good form, but for IDPA newbies it would be perfectly acceptable with the good folks that shoot here.