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  1. Posted

    Get a Gen 4 and you don't need stippling.  I would not do any trigger upgrades until you have at least 1,000 rounds through a Glock.  This is your first handgun or just first Glock?  If it's your only handgun I'd stick with standard notch and post sights.  Use the money you save from the trigger, stippling and cerakote and spend it on training and ammo.

     

    For those wondering, this is an example of starburst stippling (not my picture). 

     

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  2. Posted

    You only need to go one day.  You shoot all 3 stages.  3 runs on 5 to Glock and Glock M and 4 runs on the Plates.  So for the Plates you'll need 4 mags or else you'll have to reload a mag while standing on the line.  And if you only have 10 round mags you'll want to start with 11 in the gun so it's nice to have a 5th mag to make topping off easier.

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    Take a beginner/intro shooting course at a local range and rent a bunch of guns before buying.  Some ranges have intro classes that also let you try out a bunch of rental guns at once so you can compare.  If you post where you're located we'll be able to give you recommendations on where to go for the courses.

     

    And now you're probably going to see a ton of posts where everyone recommends you buy whatever they own/like/think is the best handgun in the world.  The truth is there are many great options out there that will all serve you equally well and are all very reliable, Glock, Sig, Beretta, S&W, Walther, HK, etc., etc. Try to find a class/instructor who will go through the various handguns with you and explain the pros/cons to each feature.  So you can decide if you want a manual safety, what caliber is right for you, what type of trigger, etc.

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    I'll be there, haven't decided which day yet.  Minimum round count per division you shoot is 81 rounds (if you hit all steel on the first shot).  I'd bring 150 per division in case you need to do a re-shoot on a stage.  Make sure your Glock is legal for GSSF - mostly stock unless you're shooting Unlimited.  At least 4 mags would be good so you don't have to reload mags in the middle of a stage.  You don't need a holster or mag pouches; all shooting starts from low ready. 

     

    You can see the ruleboook here:  http://gssfonline.com/hot-topics.cfm and a description of the stages here:  http://gssfonline.com/courses.cfm

  7. Posted

    I really enjoy Ruger .22s.  Out of the box they kind of suck, but with a few relatively cheap and easy to install mods they run great.  I don't like the feel of the MK II/III grip and much prefer the feel of the 22/45 with removable grip panels.

     

    My first 22/45 is set up for steel challenge and runs great for that.  I recently picked up a second one, a 22/45 Hunter with a 6.88" barrel.  I wanted a second one with a longer barrel for when I feel like doing more precision shooting and like the look of the stainless fluted barrel; I don't have any decent pictures of this one yet.

     

    I don't have a holster for them; don't really see a need for what I'm using them for.

     

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  11. Posted

    Excellent idea for a picture thread Bob.  I'll add my main competition guns.

     

    Glock 34 Gen 4 - USPSA Production and static steel

     

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    For knockdown steel when I don't need it to fit in "the box" I bump it up to the Glock 17L

     

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    And for those that have now thrown up a bit in their mouths with all the pictures of Glocks I'll add my STI Trojan 9mm.  I haven't been shooting this much recently, but should start using it more for USPSA single stack minor and steel.

     

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    Last but not least, my favorite gun to use for static steel - Ruger MKIII 22/45. 

     

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  13. Posted

    Thanks.  The shop doesn't have a range.  I was just curious how they would check the accuracy.

     

    If you just want standard 3 dot night sights you can get them direct from Glock for $57 including install and return shipping.  You just send them your slide and they install them.  They don't take a barrel and frame from another Gock, put it on your slide and test fire; they just center the rear sight and ship your slide back.

  14. Posted

    My other question is she wanted to go "all out" and get night sights installed.  The shop is not going to test fire the pistol to make sure of the accuracy.  Should I be concerned about the install?  My understanding is the windage will likely need correction.  Thanks in advance.

     

    I've replaced sights on many Glocks.  I always center the rear sight in the dovetail and have never had to adjust windage after checking zero.  Does the shop have a range?  If so, they should check zero if you're paying to have the sights installed.

  17. Posted

    I'm also confused, you bought a handgun without knowing how it operates and whether it has an external manual safety? For most people, whether a handgun has a manual safety is a big deciding factor in choosing what handgun to buy. Why did you choose the P99 instead of a different handgun (not that anything's wrong with the P99)?

     

    Handguns do not need external manual safeties because they're meant to be carried in a holster which covers the trigger guard. Therefore while in the holster the trigger cannot accidentally be pulled. When carrying a rifle or shotgun in a sling nothing is covering the trigger guard so something could catch on the trigger so you must use the manual safety.

     

    The P99 doesn't have a manual safety, but it does have internal safeties which prevent it from firing unless the trigger is pulled, such as a drop safety.

  19. Posted

    Where are sign ups and what kind of round count for just one day? Also, do they have to be all original? Mine have extended mag and slide releases and I have a 3.5 connector in one.

     

    The registration form is here:  http://gssfonline.com/pdf/forms/RegForm_fillin.pdf.  Round count per division is a minimum of 81 rounds, if you don't miss any steel.  I think a few of the divisions for sub compacts are lower round counts.  You can sign up for more than one division, I'm going to shoot amateur civilian and competition.  Unless you're shooting the unlimited division your Glock needs to be mostly stock.  You can see the rules with allowable modifications here:  http://gssfonline.com/hot-topics.cfm.  If the extended mag and slide release and 3.5# connector are all Glock OEM parts you're ok.

  20. Posted

    I pray I get my p2p in time or I cant shoot till Aug im pa and its a 2hr trip..... I plan to buy my gssf membership this weekend

     

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    If you aren't a GSSF member yet and don't have a Glock I'd submit the forms ASAP to be in time for the CJ match.  Last time I renewed it took almost a month to get the discount pistol purchase coupon.  And in case you weren't aware, for new GSSF members if you want the discount coupon right away you need to do a 2 year or more membership.  If you just sign up for a 1 year membership you won't get your first coupon until you renew in a year.

  25. Posted

    Hmmm, interesting point, that is the rule I was referring to.  I'm used to Glocks where the model #s are different for different calibers, but for the Sig it's the same model # for 9mm and .40.  There could be an issue with the "contour" part of the rule as the .40 to 9mm conversion barrel might have a different outside diameter than the OEM 9mm barrel (at least that's how Glock conversion barrels work).

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