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Bubba · August 6, 2000, 04:29 AM

Greyfox is right to a point. You don't need special equipment to shoot IDPA. That said... I can understand the logic of keeping the mags you bet you life on from getting abused on a regular basis.

Like was mentioned, I use the same type of mags for carry and for competition. But I keep the carry mags in the truck and compete with the practice mags. If you clean your mags regualrly, it should not be a problem to use them in both cases. I just don't get a lot of time to do that. I chose to spend the extra money to keep the carry mags separate.

But I did NOT buy "special gamer mags" just for the matches. (Or gamer boots or gamer holsters or gamer vests....)

Bubba

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August 6, 2000, 04:29 AM	#4
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 280	Greyfox is right to a point. You don't need special equipment to shoot IDPA. That said... I can understand the logic of keeping the mags you bet you life on from getting abused on a regular basis. Like was mentioned, I use the same type of mags for carry and for competition. But I keep the carry mags in the truck and compete with the practice mags. If you clean your mags regualrly, it should not be a problem to use them in both cases. I just don't get a lot of time to do that. I chose to spend the extra money to keep the carry mags separate. But I did NOT buy "special gamer mags" just for the matches. (Or gamer boots or gamer holsters or gamer vests....) Bubba [This message has been edited by Bubba (edited August 06, 2000).]