Is Shooting IDPA Training or Just Another Action Pistol Game?

[steelhawk]

I've never shot IDPA, but would like to. It's a 120 mile drive to the nearest range where IDPA is held. I have had some realistic training, though.

I did shoot one USPSA match last month with my carry gun. I used it to hone my shooting skills instead of blasting away as fast as possible, so it was some good practice.

 

[Hangingrock]

I believe this topic allowed all respondents and those that simply followed the discussion opportunity to evaluate their thoughts/opinions of IDPA. It was worth while and did not degrade into a watering contest. Thank you one and all.

 

[contenderman]

No flames, no water ... good thread. My 2 cents ...

Competitive shooting is not literally training, matches are more of a venue to put learned (trained) actions into use, and the more you do something your likely to get better at doing it.

Trained (learned) skill(s) deteriorate w/o practice. Shooting matches such as IDPA, USPSA, Pin Shoots, Steel Plate, even ad hoc club matches, etc.; all are forms of practice by putting the learned skills to use.
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