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    Default IDPA Firearm Question

    I'm new to this forum, so I apologize if this is a redudant question, I couldn't find anything similar, so I figured I'd ask.

    I'm interested in becoming active in IDPA Competitions, I'm debating on 2 different 45's. I'm considering the Nighthawk Talon or the Kimber Custom Covert, price being a huge factor between the 2, but the customer service at Nighthawk seems to be 2nd to none. Any comments or feedback on this would be very helpful.

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    If you come to the Wounded Warrior Project benefit steel match I'm running on July 31, you can win 1 of 2 $500 Nighthawk certificates. Could ease the cost of buying one.

    ETA: Thought about shooting USPSA? It's also a lot of fun.

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Dave, I'm pretty new to this, I've heard a bit about 3 gun, is that what this is or similar to? Can you tell me more?

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Quote Originally Posted by shecht View Post
    Dave, I'm pretty new to this, I've heard a bit about 3 gun, is that what this is or similar to? Can you tell me more?
    USPSA is another competitive pistol shooting organization.

    USPSA matches are typically more run and gun than IDPA with far fewer rules about where to engage targets from, in what order to engage them, etc.


    I've shot both and I definitely have more fun shooting USPSA matches.

    www.uspsa.org

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Just out of curiousity, why are you considering something in .45?
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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Quote Originally Posted by unclemoak View Post
    Just out of curiousity, why are you considering something in .45?
    Looks to me like he wants a 1911, so a .45 is the natural choice.

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Get familiar with the IDPA rules:
    http://www.idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf

    As for the firearm to use, it matters a whole lot less then the shooter. Spending a whole lot of extra cash on a fancy gun will net you much much less then buying a good gun with lots of ammo for practice. Spend more money on ammo then gun.
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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Quote Originally Posted by BerksCountyDave View Post
    Looks to me like he wants a 1911, so a .45 is the natural choice.
    Quite true.

    I more wanted to make sure he realizes how ammo intensive IDPA is (.45 being a little pricey for some people to go through like .22). Personally, I would consider something in 9mm because it's a lot cheaper to practice with and you get the full 10rds in the mag.


    But if your heart is set on the 1911 in .45, then just ignore me because you are going to shoot a lot better with a gun you feel comfortable with and confident about.
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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    Quote Originally Posted by unclemoak View Post
    Quite true.

    I more wanted to make sure he realizes how ammo intensive IDPA is (.45 being a little pricey for some people to go through like .22). Personally, I would consider something in 9mm because it's a lot cheaper to practice with and you get the full 10rds in the mag.


    But if your heart is set on the 1911 in .45, then just ignore me because you are going to shoot a lot better with a gun you feel comfortable with and confident about.
    If he starts shooting USPSA he'll REALLY go through ammo in a hurry.

    I like my Glock and my 1911. They both serve different purposes and both have their place in IDPA and USPSA.

    We all end up with multiple pistols, I guess it doesn't matter which comes first.

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    Default Re: IDPA Firearm Question

    As I'm new to this, it appears that most involved in the IDPA and events use the 1911 45's, not to mention I have fallen in love with a few that I've seen. Is it safe to assume from the comments here that you can pretty much use whatever caliber you would like for either of these 2 leagues being discussed, IDPA and USPSA? Also, from what I've seen, price for ammo varries only a few bucks a box, correct? Obviously that adds up over time, but...

    One other note, it seems like for any competition target type events, a 5" is definitely the way to go...correct?

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