Jumping Frog
Member
Well, got a bonus at work and part of it will be slated to get an additional gun (new or used) that will be primarily for competition. There are a lot of polymer pistols in the $400-650 type range; I am not talking about a $1500 1911 here. I already compete in IDPA CDP and would like to pick up a gun to compete in SSP.
If I read the IPDA 2007 Championship Equipment Survey, it appears the Glock 34 is the most common competition gun (54 competitors), followed by Glock 19 (30 competitors). The only other individual model guns that even hit double digits were the S&W 625-.45 ACP (14 competitors) and the S&W M&P 9mm (14 competitors). Although there were 21 various XD types there, an XD doesn't qualify for SSP and I do not want to run ESP.
So judging from what other people are using, it appears I should get a Glock. However, I've fired some Glock range guns and didn't particularly care for the trigger, although I do like the longer sight radius. I am assuming there are some good Glock trigger alternatives out there?
So what is your IDPA SSP recommendation?
Now, to complicate the deal, what if I also wanted the gun to be useful in IPSC/USPSA? I've never competed in IPSC/USPSA because there aren't any good local choices. But that may change this summer, with two local ranges making noises about adding USPSA.
I am not even sure of the Divisions in USPSA, although I would assume that Production would most closely resemble IDPA SSP.
Since I am a reloader, would it be worth it to get a .40S&W and shoot light loads in IDPA but upload it for Major Power Factor in IDPA? That would mean shooting Limited or Limited 10 wouldn't it? I can look at the rule book online, but in real world, what is the major difference between shooting Production versus Limited?
So back to getting your recommendation, what do you think the ideal choice would be to be able to complete in both IDPA SSP and IPSC/USPSA in Production or Limited?
I am asking before I buy because I have found there are various rule quirks in both organizations, such as an XD not being legal for SSP, and I am better off knowing the pitfalls before laying out any money.
If I read the IPDA 2007 Championship Equipment Survey, it appears the Glock 34 is the most common competition gun (54 competitors), followed by Glock 19 (30 competitors). The only other individual model guns that even hit double digits were the S&W 625-.45 ACP (14 competitors) and the S&W M&P 9mm (14 competitors). Although there were 21 various XD types there, an XD doesn't qualify for SSP and I do not want to run ESP.
So judging from what other people are using, it appears I should get a Glock. However, I've fired some Glock range guns and didn't particularly care for the trigger, although I do like the longer sight radius. I am assuming there are some good Glock trigger alternatives out there?
So what is your IDPA SSP recommendation?
Now, to complicate the deal, what if I also wanted the gun to be useful in IPSC/USPSA? I've never competed in IPSC/USPSA because there aren't any good local choices. But that may change this summer, with two local ranges making noises about adding USPSA.
I am not even sure of the Divisions in USPSA, although I would assume that Production would most closely resemble IDPA SSP.
Since I am a reloader, would it be worth it to get a .40S&W and shoot light loads in IDPA but upload it for Major Power Factor in IDPA? That would mean shooting Limited or Limited 10 wouldn't it? I can look at the rule book online, but in real world, what is the major difference between shooting Production versus Limited?
So back to getting your recommendation, what do you think the ideal choice would be to be able to complete in both IDPA SSP and IPSC/USPSA in Production or Limited?
I am asking before I buy because I have found there are various rule quirks in both organizations, such as an XD not being legal for SSP, and I am better off knowing the pitfalls before laying out any money.