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pete2 · August 26, 2012, 09:41 PM

A Glock will probably win more matches due to the design it's ideal for IDPA. I shoot a 92FS, 1911, 586, 625 and I have shot a .40 PT100. I even shot a match with a 642, my carry gun. The game is built around service pistols not concealed carry guns. I came in next to last with the 642, a buddy of mine also shot a 642, he was last. I now have an LC9, also a carry gun, and will shoot it in a match, it'll be better than the 642. It will hold 7 in a mag and it's easier to shoot than the 642. Still probably come in last. IDPA is a game, most stages are designed to shoot lots of ammo and have fun. If you haven't shot it with a real concealed carry gun you should. Some clubs will have a BUG match, usually with no reloads, start with gun in hand, also not realistic but at least you get to shoot the carry gun.
It's all fun.

August 26, 2012, 09:41 PM	#13
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	A Glock will probably win more matches due to the design it's ideal for IDPA. I shoot a 92FS, 1911, 586, 625 and I have shot a .40 PT100. I even shot a match with a 642, my carry gun. The game is built around service pistols not concealed carry guns. I came in next to last with the 642, a buddy of mine also shot a 642, he was last. I now have an LC9, also a carry gun, and will shoot it in a match, it'll be better than the 642. It will hold 7 in a mag and it's easier to shoot than the 642. Still probably come in last. IDPA is a game, most stages are designed to shoot lots of ammo and have fun. If you haven't shot it with a real concealed carry gun you should. Some clubs will have a BUG match, usually with no reloads, start with gun in hand, also not realistic but at least you get to shoot the carry gun. It's all fun.