uspsa/ipsc gun selection S&W or Sig

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I just started shooting and have been using S&W 5906 but I've been looking at Sig p226x5 all around and cant decide if the Sig will be a benefit or not I'm thinking the heaver gun will be less recoil and put me back on target faster + longer sight radius and barrel would help my main problem is time I'm getting the points just slow on time
any advise ?
 
I've been shooting production and want to stay there at least for now
 
If you want to stay in Production, you have to stay with either a double-action or a 'Safe Action' trigger. I think the Sig X5 series is single-action only.

A long sight radius is nice to have, but a heavy gun will be slow in the transitions. Most shooters are moving towards lighter guns nowadays.

The winning guns in Production are the Glock and the Smith and Wesson M&P.

- Chris
 
the x5 all around is a sa/da gun built for production class all the rest of the x5's are sa only
I refuse to own a glock or a plastic framed gun
 
in812 said:
I refuse to own a glock or a plastic framed gun
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Too bad. Your painted yourself in a corner. Not a bad one really, but still a corner.

Options are good. And you just got rid of a bunch of them.
 
Eaa Witness Elite Match would be a good choice. I love my 9mm, but was told I should have gotten a .40 for USPSA..why is that?
 
New guns are fun, but I'd suggest spending the money on more ammo, some training, and regular practice to really improve in the USPSA Production division. A good condition 5906 is just fine especially if you're limiting yourself to traditional double-action metal-framed pistols.

If you just want to change pistols, go for it. Most of us have done it at least once :cool:, but don't expect a miracle improvement in your shooting because of the change.
 
Agree with 1911user. I've (mostly) been on the same gun now for 3 seasons, and don't intend to change until I get so good that the gun is what's holding me back.
 
Eaa Witness Elite Match would be a good choice. I love my 9mm, but was told I should have gotten a .40 for USPSA..why is that?
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EM is a single action so would not be allowed in Production where everything is scored minor. ..a 9mm will be scored minor in limited, L10 where the gun would be a natural and that is giving up too many points.
 
We have a Sig spongsored shooter in our club and he switched back from his X-Five AA, because it was too heavy and slowed his transitions.

I'd stick with the 5906, maybe do an action job too it and shoot.
 
EM is a single action so would not be allowed in Production where everything is scored minor. ..a 9mm will be scored minor in limited, L10 where the gun would be a natural and that is giving up too many points.
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This is from EAA's web site. The Witness Stock is production class legal. If you are interested in EAA the stock model may work for you.



WITNESS ELITE STOCK DESCRIPTION:
First introduced into the USA in 2005, the Witness Elite "Stock" is fast becoming a favorite among practical pistol competitors. The Elite "Stock" was designed for competing in the IPSC production class. It is one of the finest and most accurate production pistols on the market. Produced by the Tanfoglio custom shop, the "Stock" is a highly refined pistol, packed with custom features found in guns costing at least twice as much. From the tight slide to frame fit to it's premium grade match barrel, you can see why the "Stock" is a winner. Other features include a checkered front and back strap, extended safety, hart shaped hammer, adjustable rear sight, interchangeable front sight posts, diamond checkered exotic wood grips, and polished hard chrome finish. The Elite "Stock" is IDPA legal and meets all box requirements for competitive practical shooting scenarios.

Standard features include:

IPSC Production Class Quality
Premium Competition Barrel
Cone Lock Barrel System for Accuracy
Hart Shaped Hammer
Interchangeable Front Sight Posts
9mm, 10mm .40 SW & .45 ACP
MSRP $860
 
In1812, you may think differently about "pastic guns" after you get beaten by them time after time. I started with a 1911 and now use a SA XD-9 Tactical for IDPA in the ESP div. and have seen improvements every week since I started using it. My times are getting faster and accuracy is getting better. You should at least give them a try.

IDPA.ALEX
 
I shoot my X-5 in limited 10 and my 226 in production and my TGO in single stack. I say stay with what you are comfortable shooting. If you don't want to shoot a Glock, XD, M&P, fine but don't feel like you are going to be automatically down in points just because you're not shooting a plastic gun..
 
Have you looked into a Para LDA in 9mm or 40? I have a P18LDA in 9mm and it is a DAO action. The good thing is that it is a 5" gun and the LDA (Light double action) while having a long trigger pull, is predictable and feels good when shooting quickly. The upside is it is a steel framed gun, the downside is that the 10 round magazines are $50 each.

Glocks pretty much dominate Production though there are a few people shooting CZ's with success. I see an occasional Sig 229 or 226 (I also shoot a 229 for fun). The problem with any gun that starts out as DA and then switches up to SA is that you have two different trigger pulls so it can't always feel the same under pressure.

But then you have the same issue shooting the S&W. If you shoot it ok, I'd say keep with what you have and invest in ammo to make you better.
 
Thanks for all the replies
I think i'll keep the S&W and work on the real problem ... me
 
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