Lookin for a competition gun?

[Flyfrod]

I'm new to the whole competition thing and would like some help. I believe I would like to compete in uspsa production, limited and L10 classes. Is there one gun that I can use to compete in these classes or would it be better to start out with one class and move up from there? I would like to try to keep any gun purchase under $600. Thank for any help you can give me.

 

[Hoser]

Glock 14, 22, 34 or 35 will do just fine until you figure out exactly what you want to do.

 

[Riss]

For a starter gun either a Glock in 9mm or 40 or a Springfield XD. Only issue when going from either L or L10 to Production will be the caliber change. Production was designed for 9mm and al calibers score as minor in production. I do not think that you can change the caliber of the weapon. But if you are using a stock barrel no one would know. Either that or shoot 40 in L, L10 and production, but you would be taking a hit on points by shooting a major caliber (40) in production.

 

[Jim Watson]

Do you or will you handload?
A light loaded .40 will do just fine in Production and you can load it up to full power for Limited.

 

[OHtard]

you can't really shoot all those classes with the same gun. without some handicaps. if you are new, try to shoot with something you already have. then pick a division and spend your money on that. or go to a match and talk to the shooters. i am sure alot of guys, and girls will let you try there guns. i know must of the guys i shoot with have back up "rigs" that we let noobs try out from time to time.

 

[Gunfighter123]

Check out the EAA Witness line of pistols ----- get a 9mm "plain jane" in double action for Production and then get a .40S&W/10mm/.45acp slide/barrel/conversion kit for most of the other USPSA classes --- you could also get a "comped" top end of your choice.

http://eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-steel-description.html
http://eaacorp.com/parts-hand-gun-barrels-compensators.html
http://eaacorp.com/parts-hand-gun-conversion-kits.html



Edit --- best place for Witness race parts includeing holsters etc ;
http://henningshootsguns.com/shop/eaa.main.html


Best info on Witness for USPSA;
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=159

 

[Jed Carter]

The Glock G34 is a good starting point for USPSA and IDPA. Magazines are tough and inexpensive, you will need at least 5, mag holders and a good strong side holster, and about a zillion rounds of ammo. Some of the shooters rigs cost more than my pistol, I'm not and probably never be competitive but I shoot well and have a boatload of fun. Only thing wrong with the Glock G34 is the trigger and the sights. Dawson Precision makes good adjustable sights. and their are trigger improvements available. In Limited and L10 you will be at a handicap, but some shooters place very high in the scoring shooting production... its the same course of fire, just more reloads.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I shoot a Glock 34 in Limited Minor class. The 34 could also be shot in Production or Limited 10.

If I was to buy a new gun, I'd choose the Glock 35 and shoot it in Limited Major.


Dave

 

[71Commander]

Look at the Springfield XDm in 40. It has a match barrel. The gun was designed for gun games. It holds 16 rounds for Limited. Download to 10 rounds for L10. You can shoot it in Prod too. As everybody scores minor in Prod, nothing gained, nothing lost.

 

[LiveLife]

I would recommend Glock 22 with conversion barrel to 9mm - this way you can shoot both 40S&W and 9mm (You do need G17 mags to shoot 9mm reliably).

I have been competing with stock Gen3 G22 and very happy with performance/accuracy.

Should be able to buy both under your budget.

 

[71Commander]

I would recommend Glock 22 with conversion barrel to 9mm - this way you can shoot both 40S&W and 9mm (You do need G17 mags to shoot 9mm reliably).

I have been competing with stock Gen3 G22 and very happy with performance/accuracy.

Should be able to buy both under your budget.

In USPSA, you can't use that gun in Production with the 9mm barrel in it. Not allowed.

 

[Jim Watson]

Nor in IDPA.
We are eaten up with people who want to buy big and shoot small.
Too much kick?
Too much cost?
Both?

 

[LiveLife]

I compete with G22 using factory 40 S&W barrel but practice with factory / conversion barrels. If you compete, you will be doing a lot of practice and drills - I was suggesting that he get that setup to expand his shooting options.

Since he stated he was new to match shooting and had a $600 budget, I was making a recommendation that met his criteria.

 

[BlayGlock]

I have only just begun shooting competition myself, however, I have been shooting handguns for a while and it is hard to beat a Glock for lots of shooting. They are reliable, affordable, durable, easy to work on, tons of aftermarket parts that are cheap, affordable mags, and plenty accurate for this purpose.

 

[Bass Ackwardz]

I would at least take a look at the S&W M&P line of pistols. I just purchased the 9mm Pro, and really like it.


Bass

 

[LiveLife]

Bass, I also bought a full size M&P 40 to shoot my matches with alongside my G22. Really like the grip and better ergonomics (mag release that I do not have to move my thumb to actuate). It is a good pistol for left hand shooters since it has ambidextrous slide releases and reversible mag release.

 

[chbrow10]

+1 to what OHtard said. If you have something already, chances are it will fit in at least one division. Go to a few matches, shooting what you have, and you'll learn a lot talking and watching.

Welcome to the sport (addiction?)