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Glenn E. Meyer · July 28, 2012, 09:33 AM

Unfortunately, for the above post, people do compete with BUG guns. I've shot my 642 or 632. A friend just did an IDPA match with a Sig 238.

There are no rules against it. Yes, the reloads are a pain but if you want to practice with such, you can in most club venues around here.

I shoot my carry, stock Glock as others do most of the time.

As far as need multiple mags - yep, that's not realistic in most cases. But, you get need repetitions on trigger, sights, multiple fast shots, reloads and malfunction drills.

Reps are important for skills. I really don't see any downside of competiton in a context of also having more realistic training.

July 28, 2012, 09:33 AM	#72
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Unfortunately, for the above post, people do compete with BUG guns. I've shot my 642 or 632. A friend just did an IDPA match with a Sig 238. There are no rules against it. Yes, the reloads are a pain but if you want to practice with such, you can in most club venues around here. I shoot my carry, stock Glock as others do most of the time. As far as need multiple mags - yep, that's not realistic in most cases. But, you get need repetitions on trigger, sights, multiple fast shots, reloads and malfunction drills. Reps are important for skills. I really don't see any downside of competiton in a context of also having more realistic training. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens