msg73 1 Posted October 12, 2011 Just wondering what caliber pistol you use (or see used by other shooters) for USPSA and IDPA matches. Also, please include which division. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,489 Posted October 12, 2011 USPSA - Production - Sig P226ST in 9mm IDPA - CDP - Colt Combat Elite in .45 ACP IDPA - ESR - S&W 646 in .40 S&W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted October 12, 2011 .40 S&W in Production. I can be loaded to be softer then 9mm at the same power factor, makes bigger holes, and you can get full size magazine in NJ as most of them are 15rd instead of buying 10rd 9mm mags for guns that normally hold 17rd. If you handload the difference in price between 9mm and .40 is negligible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 12, 2011 IDPA stock service pistol, glock 19 9mm I really like the Glock for SSP because there is no heavy first DA pull. 9mm is obviously chosen for minimal recoil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrym 19 Posted October 12, 2011 USPSA Limited 40 SW loaded just above major power factor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted October 12, 2011 USPSA I shoot 40 Limited or Limited 10, may move to 45 would be the same divisions with my next gun but haven't decided what I am getting. As fas as IDPA, have yet to shoot that style match. To note I have shot production with my Glock 19 9mm and will do it again. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan626 5 Posted October 12, 2011 For USPSA, Production division - CZ Phantom 9mm or Glock 35 .40 S&W Limited 10 - Glock 35 .40 S&W and EAA/Tanfoglio Elite Limited Custom in .40SW If you are looking for a versatile gun, a polymer in .40 as I was advised by experienced shooters will be the way to go (as Vlad stated). Guns such as M&P .40, Glock 35 .40 or Springfield XD or XDm in .40 will let you shoot in Production, Limited & limited 10. Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted October 12, 2011 No production gun yet. Did use Sig p226 and Hk P30L in 9mm. Will soon be using Walther PPQ as soon as it is approved for Production division. Limited 10 - Eaa/Tanfoglio Elite Limited 40 S&W - -180 grain FMJ Precision Delta, 5.1 grains of N320 loaded to 1.140 Single Stack - Smith Wesson 1911 Pro Series 9mm (shooting minor, 10 rounds vs 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted October 12, 2011 Open- 9mm Limited- 40S&w Limited- 10 45acp or 40S&W Production- 9mm Singlestack 45acp or 40S&W IDPA 9mm, 40S&W, and 45acp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmrdmd 6 Posted October 12, 2011 Production: Sig P226 Two tone USPSA edition in 9mm Open: Bedell Custom in 38 Super Comp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted October 12, 2011 I shoot 9mm in Production I have a .45 that I was going to use for Limited but decided shooting the 9mm was much cheaper then shooting the .45 I have been thinking of buying an XDM in .40 that I can use in Production and Limited if I feel like it. Or maybe a 9mm XDM and stick with Production. It would have to be pinned. No thanks. I don't want to lose the ability to take apart and clean the mags. So I am still on the hunt for what gun I want to get. Glock in 9mm or .40? M&P in 9mm or .40? Have heard a lot of bad things about the trigger on the M&P. I've recently been intrigued by the CZ as well. Decisions decisions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted October 12, 2011 9mm all around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted October 12, 2011 9mm, because it's better than the other calibers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CageFighter 236 Posted October 12, 2011 9mm, because it's better than the other calibers you mean "CHEAPER". -lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted October 12, 2011 you mean "CHEAPER". -lol It's cheaper because manufacturers don't want to charge too much for the best pistol caliber in existence. They figure that if the ammo is cheap, more people will buy it, and have the most effective round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted October 13, 2011 IDPA Stock Service Revolver: 38 Stock Service Pistol: 40. Custom Defence Postol: 45 Enhanced Service Pistol: 40 and 45 USPSA shoots, Steal shoots, 3 gun shoots: ususally 45. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted October 13, 2011 USPSA(production) - Sig P226 USPSA in 9mm IDPA(SSP) - HK USPc9 Steel - Browning HiPower in 9mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted October 13, 2011 I have only shot single stack. in .45 and .38 super but have purchased a new kimber team 2 9mm.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skibum2 6 Posted October 13, 2011 USPSA - Production 9mm (SIG P226) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted October 13, 2011 Have heard a lot of bad things about the trigger on the M&P. You were lied to, what exactly were the complaints? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrym 19 Posted October 13, 2011 Have heard a lot of bad things about the trigger on the M&P The stock trigger is heavy like all safe actions, but relatively crisp and clean. APEX makes a competition kit that is fantastic, and an aftermarket part that gives you a much more noticeable reset point. I havent shot it yet, but they have a new trigger replacement that is supposed to mirror the trigger qualities of a highly tuned 1911. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted October 14, 2011 I don't find the stock trigger THAT heavy, it is within expectations for a production firearm. With $50 of parts it becomes damn good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 151 Posted October 14, 2011 I put in the duty/carry apex kit, it's a nicer break and reduces to 4-5lb pull. And that's what I use for IDPA, in .40. The competition kit makes it a REALLY light trigger. EDIT: that's ssp. So while I was curious about the apex trigger, I'll be sticking with the apex sear and striker block only. Used to use a Sig also in .40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites