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oldkim · May 23, 2010, 11:54 PM

So, a BIG factor most people don't realize for IDPA and/or USPSA (aka IPSC) it's not simply how accurate you are but a mix of how fast and accurate you are.

The "score" is a factor of time and accuracy. Meaning you can shoot really fast but if you can't hit anything - thats a bad thing. Almost the same goes for hitting all the "X's" or "10's" but if it takes you 30 seconds for each shot - then that's a bad thing too.

So do know most production firearms will be good enough to shoot IDPA.

Go out and try it and you'll then know what you need to work on to get better. Have fun and take it slow.

May 23, 2010, 11:54 PM	#16
oldkim Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 462	Its not how accurate your gun is but how fast and accurate is the shooter So, a BIG factor most people don't realize for IDPA and/or USPSA (aka IPSC) it's not simply how accurate you are but a mix of how fast and accurate you are. The "score" is a factor of time and accuracy. Meaning you can shoot really fast but if you can't hit anything - thats a bad thing. Almost the same goes for hitting all the "X's" or "10's" but if it takes you 30 seconds for each shot - then that's a bad thing too. So do know most production firearms will be good enough to shoot IDPA. Go out and try it and you'll then know what you need to work on to get better. Have fun and take it slow. __________________ "Shoot Safetly, Shoot Often and Share Your Sport." Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA Check out my new website: www.shootonthemove.org