The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Should a sig p226 be my first gun for competions?

Jim Watson · July 19, 2007, 01:01 PM

"Tactical shooting contest?"

Depends on the local rules. I know for sure that a P226 will do fine in IDPA SSP because I have shot mine there; probably ok for IPSC/USPSA Production, too.

Light bullets from 9mm or even .40 are at a disadvantage on bowling pins. The old Second Chance match ran a separate event for 9mm.
Doesn't mean you can't have fun and improve your accuracy. No point building up a flinch with a magnum if you don't get the hits.

July 19, 2007, 01:01 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	"Tactical shooting contest?" Depends on the local rules. I know for sure that a P226 will do fine in IDPA SSP because I have shot mine there; probably ok for IPSC/USPSA Production, too. Light bullets from 9mm or even .40 are at a disadvantage on bowling pins. The old Second Chance match ran a separate event for 9mm. Doesn't mean you can't have fun and improve your accuracy. No point building up a flinch with a magnum if you don't get the hits.