IDPA question

zuma75 · May 28, 2008, 09:05 PM

I would like to get involved with idpa. I have a couple of questions,I live in franklin county in mass and was wondering were the closest idpa organization is in western mass. My second question is, I would be a beginner and I am trying to decide which of my handguns to use, I am thinking of a s&w m-15 4" revolver, a sig 229 9mm. Any help would be really appreciated.

coolhand567 · May 28, 2008, 09:19 PM

Check out www.idpa.com. They have a club locater button on the menu. I'm in MD and that's how I found the nearest club. I use either a Ruger P95 or a Colt 1911. Good luck.

Jim Watson · May 28, 2008, 09:44 PM

As said, there is a club locator on the IDPA site.

There is a good introduction at
http://www.eastontacticalops.com/information.html

If you are a reasonably proficient double action shooter, you can have fun with your revolver. The only problem there is that it takes .38 Special +P to make the required power factor* of 125,000 with factory loads. A good stout handload with a lead or moly coated bullet will make power factor at the maximum standard load or just into +P. Jacketed bullets are tougher.

*Power factor = Muzzle velocity in fps X bullet weight in grains.

Your P229 will do fine with the usual run of 9mm econo-ball ammo.

evan1293 · May 29, 2008, 12:48 AM

I know they run IDPAs at smith and wesson. Im not sure how far of a drive that is for you buy they do a great job with their matches.

GoSlash27 · May 29, 2008, 05:53 AM

The SIG would be my first choice, but it's so much more fun to watch people running wheelguns!

zuma75 · May 29, 2008, 08:17 PM

thanks for the reply's. smith&wesson is about a 50 minute drive. thanks for the info.

May 28, 2008, 09:05 PM	#1
zuma75 Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Posts: 27	IDPA question I would like to get involved with idpa. I have a couple of questions,I live in franklin county in mass and was wondering were the closest idpa organization is in western mass. My second question is, I would be a beginner and I am trying to decide which of my handguns to use, I am thinking of a s&w m-15 4" revolver, a sig 229 9mm. Any help would be really appreciated.

May 28, 2008, 09:19 PM	#2
coolhand567 Junior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 3	IDPA Check out www.idpa.com. They have a club locater button on the menu. I'm in MD and that's how I found the nearest club. I use either a Ruger P95 or a Colt 1911. Good luck. __________________ The only thing necessary for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.

May 29, 2008, 05:53 AM	#5
GoSlash27 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,118	The SIG would be my first choice, but it's so much more fun to watch people running wheelguns! __________________ Bill of Rights Must be 18. Void where prohibited. Not available in all states. Some restrictions apply.

May 28, 2008, 09:44 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	As said, there is a club locator on the IDPA site. There is a good introduction at http://www.eastontacticalops.com/information.html If you are a reasonably proficient double action shooter, you can have fun with your revolver. The only problem there is that it takes .38 Special +P to make the required power factor* of 125,000 with factory loads. A good stout handload with a lead or moly coated bullet will make power factor at the maximum standard load or just into +P. Jacketed bullets are tougher. *Power factor = Muzzle velocity in fps X bullet weight in grains. Your P229 will do fine with the usual run of 9mm econo-ball ammo.

May 29, 2008, 12:48 AM	#4
evan1293 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 783	I know they run IDPAs at smith and wesson. Im not sure how far of a drive that is for you buy they do a great job with their matches.

May 29, 2008, 08:17 PM	#6
zuma75 Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Posts: 27	thanks for the reply's. smith&wesson is about a 50 minute drive. thanks for the info.