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Ben Towe · February 24, 2012, 09:57 AM

Here's the deal: I would like to get involved in some competitive shooting, but I don't want to sink a fortune in new equipment. I would like to be able to use my carry pistol, which is a Sig Sauer Platinum Elite 1911.

I have read about one category called 3 gun that uses a tactical rifle and shotgun in addition to the handgun. I have no tactical shotgun but I do have an M1A Scout Squad rifle and I could probably come up with a shotgun.

The only competitive shooting I've ever done is a bit of ATA trap so I'm completely unfamiliar with the whole defensive shooting competition thing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

February 24, 2012, 09:57 AM	#1
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 980	Which form of shooting is best for me? Here's the deal: I would like to get involved in some competitive shooting, but I don't want to sink a fortune in new equipment. I would like to be able to use my carry pistol, which is a Sig Sauer Platinum Elite 1911. I have read about one category called 3 gun that uses a tactical rifle and shotgun in addition to the handgun. I have no tactical shotgun but I do have an M1A Scout Squad rifle and I could probably come up with a shotgun. The only competitive shooting I've ever done is a bit of ATA trap so I'm completely unfamiliar with the whole defensive shooting competition thing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides