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rgkeller · March 15, 2000, 04:11 PM

Assuming you are talking the limited division.

For less than $1000 you can go one of two ways. First is the aforementioned Glock route. Glock 35 (550-600), two pre-ban drop free mags with +4 extensions (250-300), a belt and mag pouches (100) and an IPSC holsters (CR, Hogue, Bianchi, Helwig) (100). You might also put fiber-optic front sight on pistol (25) weighted pads on 10 rounders (10), skate tape on grips (5). Might be able to pick up a used Glock 24 instead of 35. OK for IPSC in US but not internationally or for IDPA. A lot of used Glock 22's are around but it is a little harder to make 175 power factor with these.

The other way to compete for less than $1000 is with a 1911 style 45acp. A Kimber (550-750) with 10 round mags (25 each) and a 100 worth of holsters and pouches and belts will do fine to start with. You will be at a disadvantage on some stages without the mag capacity but you will learn to shoot and move well.

If you really are hooked, you will end up with an SVI or STI pistol in 40 cal (1800) and 250 worth of holsters etc. Try one out at the club where you shoot. If you stay in IPSC, this is the cheapest way to go in the long run.

And you will eventually need the most important tool of all - a Dillon reloading press so you can afford to practice.

March 15, 2000, 04:11 PM	#4
rgkeller Member Join Date: March 8, 2000 Posts: 50	Assuming you are talking the limited division. For less than $1000 you can go one of two ways. First is the aforementioned Glock route. Glock 35 (550-600), two pre-ban drop free mags with +4 extensions (250-300), a belt and mag pouches (100) and an IPSC holsters (CR, Hogue, Bianchi, Helwig) (100). You might also put fiber-optic front sight on pistol (25) weighted pads on 10 rounders (10), skate tape on grips (5). Might be able to pick up a used Glock 24 instead of 35. OK for IPSC in US but not internationally or for IDPA. A lot of used Glock 22's are around but it is a little harder to make 175 power factor with these. The other way to compete for less than $1000 is with a 1911 style 45acp. A Kimber (550-750) with 10 round mags (25 each) and a 100 worth of holsters and pouches and belts will do fine to start with. You will be at a disadvantage on some stages without the mag capacity but you will learn to shoot and move well. If you really are hooked, you will end up with an SVI or STI pistol in 40 cal (1800) and 250 worth of holsters etc. Try one out at the club where you shoot. If you stay in IPSC, this is the cheapest way to go in the long run. And you will eventually need the most important tool of all - a Dillon reloading press so you can afford to practice.