3 gun match

MonkeyMan · January 28, 2003, 01:12 PM

An IDPA buddy has convinced me to give 3-gun a try. Just out of curiosity, what do you folks shoot that shoot in production class? Guns and ammo.

Thanks.
Stay safe.

Wakal · January 28, 2003, 02:31 PM

STI 6" .40, 4.8 Accurate number 2 under a 180 JHP

Colt HBAR, 55gr Wolf

Winchester SX2, Win 3 3/4 dram 7 or Win reduced recoil 00, or Federal reduced recoil 1 oz. slugs

Alex

Correia · January 28, 2003, 07:33 PM

Kimber Poly 1911.
Remington 870.
L1a1.

Chris Rhines · January 28, 2003, 09:24 PM

CZ-75.
Imbel STG-58 with Inch safety and a few other tweaks.
Whatever shotgun I can borrow, usually Dan's Benelli Nova.

- Chris

Captal_de_Buch · January 28, 2003, 09:58 PM

Glock 17
Remington 870
Bushmaster

glockster96 · January 28, 2003, 10:10 PM

Man, some of those guns don't sound like production.

Glock 35 135 gr. Montana Gold Reloads
Colt Carbine PMP or Winchester or Sellier and Bellot
Benelli M1S90 Whatever I can find for cheap in #6 shot and slug

Good luck and have fun! 3 gun matches are by far the most fun competitions out there IMHO.

MonkeyMan · January 29, 2003, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the replies, folks. Now for another question. What sort of gear do you use to hold all of this ammo? I won't have the chance to watch a 3 gun match before the one comes up in February that I want to shoot so I'm trying to get my ducks in a row. My battery will be a Taurus PT-99, an SKS, and a Brolin pump SG. I figure the SG will give me the most trouble as it's only got a 4 round tube on it. I'm sure there's better choices out there but I don't own them.

Thanks again from a future 3 gun fan.

Correia · January 29, 2003, 10:29 AM

Use whatever feels comfortable for you.

With the 4 shot tube on your shot gun you are going to want some form of good shell carrier. Like a solid bandoleer, or one of those shell caddys that you can hook to your belt. Practice loading your shotgun fast. I see that kill more people's times than anything with the shotgun.

Good holster is a must. Floppy fabric holsters will kill you time wise.

I think www.3gungear.com has the best stuff. For holsters I like www.range5.com

lmccrock · January 30, 2003, 11:47 AM

MonkeyMan,
To start, use your IDPA stuff. If all else fails, hang a bag from your belt for the spare shotgun shells. I have seen guys run courses and drop shells from belt loops, Sidesaddles, etc. So, just be safe.

So far, I have shot local, non-affiliated matches. The shotgun targets have been steel plates or poppers at close (though safe) ranges. Some published courses show longer range poppers to knock down, and I am pretty sure my 20" cylinder bore Mossberg 590 will not pattern well enough to knock them down. While it has relatively high capacity (8+1), the top shooters use a choke narrower than cylinder bore. I keep thinking I need a new shotgun, and the Winchester Super X2 Practical looks good; its a semi-auto. It would allow me to miss much faster than I do now.

So, I will practice more with the pump.

At my local matches, they often make the courses 4+1 friendly, so you never know.

Lee

3 gun · February 1, 2003, 07:58 AM

Para 16-40LTD with +2 bases. Fobus gear. Blazer 180grFMJ.
SA M1a with a Millet Redot SP1 scope. GI 2 mag web gear. Tanner sling. Port surplus,150gr FMJ ammo.
Remington 1100 12ga with +5 mag and speed gate. GI 12 rd web gear for ammo. Mod choke with 1oz #6 shells. Cheap nylon loop sling when needed.

This works in the open class. To run production I use standard mags in the Para, remove the scope from the M1a, and remove the +5 on the 1100.

Wilhelm · February 10, 2003, 03:17 AM

That actually sounds like a TON o' fun. Where can I find info on the rules for that. I dont remember seeing that on the IDPA site.

Wilhelm

January 28, 2003, 01:12 PM	#1
MonkeyMan Member Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Heart of Georgia Posts: 280	3 gun match An IDPA buddy has convinced me to give 3-gun a try. Just out of curiosity, what do you folks shoot that shoot in production class? Guns and ammo. Thanks. Stay safe. __________________ He who dies with the most toys is still dead. Proud TFL Alumnus #12525

January 28, 2003, 09:24 PM	#4
Chris Rhines Member Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Potomac, Maryland - Behind enemy lines!! Posts: 3,309	CZ-75. Imbel STG-58 with Inch safety and a few other tweaks. Whatever shotgun I can borrow, usually Dan's Benelli Nova. - Chris __________________ http://multigun.wordpress.com

January 28, 2003, 09:58 PM	#5
Captal_de_Buch Member Join Date: December 29, 2002 Posts: 86	Glock 17 Remington 870 Bushmaster __________________ Addicted to 3 gun

January 29, 2003, 09:01 AM	#7
MonkeyMan Member Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Heart of Georgia Posts: 280	Thanks for the replies, folks. Now for another question. What sort of gear do you use to hold all of this ammo? I won't have the chance to watch a 3 gun match before the one comes up in February that I want to shoot so I'm trying to get my ducks in a row. My battery will be a Taurus PT-99, an SKS, and a Brolin pump SG. I figure the SG will give me the most trouble as it's only got a 4 round tube on it. I'm sure there's better choices out there but I don't own them. Thanks again from a future 3 gun fan. __________________ He who dies with the most toys is still dead. Proud TFL Alumnus #12525

February 1, 2003, 07:58 AM	#10
3 gun Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: N 041 24.000 W 081 43.000 N.E.Ohio Posts: 710	Para 16-40LTD with +2 bases. Fobus gear. Blazer 180grFMJ. SA M1a with a Millet Redot SP1 scope. GI 2 mag web gear. Tanner sling. Port surplus,150gr FMJ ammo. Remington 1100 12ga with +5 mag and speed gate. GI 12 rd web gear for ammo. Mod choke with 1oz #6 shells. Cheap nylon loop sling when needed. This works in the open class. To run production I use standard mags in the Para, remove the scope from the M1a, and remove the +5 on the 1100. __________________ An unloaded pistol is a paperweight. Opportunity knocks..Trouble kicks down the door.

January 28, 2003, 02:31 PM	#2
Wakal Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: Von Ormy, Texas Posts: 442	STI 6" .40, 4.8 Accurate number 2 under a 180 JHP Colt HBAR, 55gr Wolf Winchester SX2, Win 3 3/4 dram 7 or Win reduced recoil 00, or Federal reduced recoil 1 oz. slugs Alex

January 28, 2003, 07:33 PM	#3
Correia Moderator Emeritus Join Date: December 20, 2002 Location: SLC Posts: 10,346	Kimber Poly 1911. Remington 870. L1a1.

January 28, 2003, 10:10 PM	#6
glockster96 Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20	Man, some of those guns don't sound like production. Glock 35 135 gr. Montana Gold Reloads Colt Carbine PMP or Winchester or Sellier and Bellot Benelli M1S90 Whatever I can find for cheap in #6 shot and slug Good luck and have fun! 3 gun matches are by far the most fun competitions out there IMHO.

January 29, 2003, 10:29 AM	#8
Correia Moderator Emeritus Join Date: December 20, 2002 Location: SLC Posts: 10,346	Use whatever feels comfortable for you. With the 4 shot tube on your shot gun you are going to want some form of good shell carrier. Like a solid bandoleer, or one of those shell caddys that you can hook to your belt. Practice loading your shotgun fast. I see that kill more people's times than anything with the shotgun. Good holster is a must. Floppy fabric holsters will kill you time wise. I think www.3gungear.com has the best stuff. For holsters I like www.range5.com

January 30, 2003, 11:47 AM	#9
lmccrock Member Join Date: January 1, 2003 Location: Red Rock, TX Posts: 170	MonkeyMan, To start, use your IDPA stuff. If all else fails, hang a bag from your belt for the spare shotgun shells. I have seen guys run courses and drop shells from belt loops, Sidesaddles, etc. So, just be safe. So far, I have shot local, non-affiliated matches. The shotgun targets have been steel plates or poppers at close (though safe) ranges. Some published courses show longer range poppers to knock down, and I am pretty sure my 20" cylinder bore Mossberg 590 will not pattern well enough to knock them down. While it has relatively high capacity (8+1), the top shooters use a choke narrower than cylinder bore. I keep thinking I need a new shotgun, and the Winchester Super X2 Practical looks good; its a semi-auto. It would allow me to miss much faster than I do now. So, I will practice more with the pump. At my local matches, they often make the courses 4+1 friendly, so you never know. Lee

February 10, 2003, 03:17 AM	#11
Wilhelm Member Join Date: February 6, 2003 Location: Rosemead. Never heard of it have you? Posts: 187	That actually sounds like a TON o' fun. Where can I find info on the rules for that. I dont remember seeing that on the IDPA site. Wilhelm

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