Thinking of getting a Walther Q5 match next year to get into IDPA.

[darnskewered]

I'm thinking of getting into IDPA next year. The only pistol I have is a sub-compact 9mm. I know there's a ccp division but, I think to really enjoy the game I'd probably like a larger gun that's somewhat easier to land shots with. I would imagine a full size 5 inch barrel pistol would be a tad easier to control...is that right? I'm still quite a rookie, just started shooting in June.

I really like the look of Walthers. Thinking of getting a 5" pistol by them in 9mm.

[wanneroo]

For someone starting out, a regular 4 inch barreled gun is fine. If you want to buy a 5 inch barreled pistol fine. Until you learn the in's and out's of IDPA, the rules and how stages work, I don't think it matters what pistol you use as long as it's something you enjoy shooting.

I'm moving on to a Walther Q5, but I haven't found them readily available.

[Phlyers13]

Sweet, sweet gun. Good luck finding one though. Best bet will be GB.

[spinhat]

After you do IDPA for a while you will probably find that you want to do it with your carry gun so you can become more proficient with it. Have fun.

[RobW]

After you do IDPA for a while you will probably find that you want to do it with your carry gun so you can become more proficient with it. Have fun.

Hmmm. In my experience the exact opposite is true. If you stick around for any length of time in any form of competition you will likely "game" the system to be more competitive, just like everybody else :->

[Yoder]

Hmmm. In my experience the exact opposite is true. If you stick around for any length of time in any form of competition you will likely "game" the system to be more competitive, just like everybody else :->

Once you do that for a while then you move to USPSA.

[NathanB]

Once you do that for a while then you move to USPSA.

Beat me to it. I find uspsa far more enjoyable

[RobW]

Beat me to it. I find uspsa far more enjoyable

Once you do that for a while then you move to USPSA.

Yup. And then back again. And then back again ....

[IV_Warrior]

I'd recommend shooting a few matches to make sure you actually enjoy it, before spending money on a new gun. Especially with the IDPA rules changing....again.

[Sgt.K]

After you do IDPA for a while you will probably find that you want to do it with your carry gun so you can become more proficient with it. Have fun.

Hmmm. In my experience the exact opposite is true. If you stick around for any length of time in any form of competition you will likely "game" the system to be more competitive, just like everybody else :->

I'm coming up on 3 years shooting IDPA. I use my EDC holster on my EDC belt to carry the twin sister to my EDC gun. If I did things for the accolades I'd have pinned a lot more ribbons on my Army uniform back in the day, and probably have more than one IDPA trophy. I do it to reinforce in my head that I should be able to convince bad guys to stop what they're doing should the need ever arise, and - you know - to have some fun...

My 2¢
YMMV
etc...