What do i need for competiton

jakeLC · July 27, 2011, 01:18 PM

what would you suggest or reccomend for someone wanting to start competiton shooting with a springfield 1911 mil-spec. what equipment should i get and what kind of competition should i do i have heard of IDPA but what else is out there just to keep my options open

kraigwy · July 27, 2011, 04:10 PM

IDPA approved holster, at least three magazines, eye and ear protection.

That will get you well along the way. Hold off on buying other stuff until you shoot a while and find out what you need.

Lots of practice ammo and tons of dry firing.

Google IDPA and down load their rule book. Look at the Qualifier Match and it will give you an ideal what to practice.

SauerGrapes · July 30, 2011, 08:44 AM

You can also shoot USPSA in the single stack division. You would need at least 4-8 round mags and a holster. Mag holders help, but aren't mandatory. Just a pain reaching in your pocket for reloading.
If you have a DAO or DA\SA gun, you could shoot production div. 9mm is best, but any caliber is ok. 9mm, .40, .45. This would be pistols like the average carry gun. {glock, S&W, sig, beretta etc.}

You can always go watch a match, talk to some of the guys and see whats, what.

g.willikers · July 30, 2011, 01:55 PM

First do a check on what is offered in your area.
IDPA.com, USPSA.org, will probably be the easiest matches to find.
No sense in gearing up for something and not being able to find a place that offers it.
Generally, the clubs listed at the above organizations will offer other kinds of matches, too.
Like some kind of steel challenge, maybe, or bowling pin games, home made action matches, 'etc.
But check with IDPA and USPSA, first.

meatgrinder42 · July 30, 2011, 02:27 PM

A gun, magazines, ammunition, and a shot better than the rest of the people.

No seriously, I'd start with a a holster you're comfortable drawing from and that YOU CAN draw from. It can be the most expensive best looking holster made but if you can't get your gun out it might as well be in a safe.

Get your hands on some magazines that function well in your handgun. If you have a company you know works, start investing.

Parts to tune up your pistol in the event of a malfunction. Get yourself a little tackle box of parts so that even if you fall behind you won't fall out of the competition.

One other guy said it but get some snap-caps and practice your trigger squeeze and your shooting form, draw, the whole works. Don't want to look like a complete first timer up on the line do you?

jimbob86 · July 30, 2011, 02:35 PM

For IDPA, how about the gun you carry everyday, in the hoster you carry it in? Some extra magazines, and you are set to start, no?

It's not like you are going to be contending for trophies right from the get go- start with what you have, go from there. If nothing else, you will get some practice with your EDC.

Hunter Customs · July 30, 2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

First do a check on what is offered in your area.
IDPA.com, USPSA.org, will probably be the easiest matches to find.
No sense in gearing up for something and not being able to find a place that offers it.
Generally, the clubs listed at the above organizations will offer other kinds of matches, too.
Like some kind of steel challenge, maybe, or bowling pin games, home made action matches, 'etc.
But check with IDPA and USPSA, first.

I agree with the above.
Also if you decide to shoot USPSA with your Springfield you can compete in the single stack or limited 10 division.

If you don't have all the gear, mag pouches and holster give me a call at (816) 284-0545, I have some good used gear forsale that may save you some money.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

Jesse Tischauser · August 1, 2011, 08:01 AM

If u add your location to your profmighty might be able to help point you in the right direction to an actual match this weekend.

July 27, 2011, 01:18 PM	#1
jakeLC Member Join Date: July 26, 2011 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 49	What do i need for competiton what would you suggest or reccomend for someone wanting to start competiton shooting with a springfield 1911 mil-spec. what equipment should i get and what kind of competition should i do i have heard of IDPA but what else is out there just to keep my options open

July 27, 2011, 04:10 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	IDPA approved holster, at least three magazines, eye and ear protection. That will get you well along the way. Hold off on buying other stuff until you shoot a while and find out what you need. Lots of practice ammo and tons of dry firing. Google IDPA and down load their rule book. Look at the Qualifier Match and it will give you an ideal what to practice. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

July 30, 2011, 08:44 AM	#3
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	You can also shoot USPSA in the single stack division. You would need at least 4-8 round mags and a holster. Mag holders help, but aren't mandatory. Just a pain reaching in your pocket for reloading. If you have a DAO or DA\SA gun, you could shoot production div. 9mm is best, but any caliber is ok. 9mm, .40, .45. This would be pistols like the average carry gun. {glock, S&W, sig, beretta etc.} You can always go watch a match, talk to some of the guys and see whats, what. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

July 30, 2011, 01:55 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	First do a check on what is offered in your area. IDPA.com, USPSA.org, will probably be the easiest matches to find. No sense in gearing up for something and not being able to find a place that offers it. Generally, the clubs listed at the above organizations will offer other kinds of matches, too. Like some kind of steel challenge, maybe, or bowling pin games, home made action matches, 'etc. But check with IDPA and USPSA, first. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

July 30, 2011, 02:27 PM	#5
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	A gun, magazines, ammunition, and a shot better than the rest of the people. No seriously, I'd start with a a holster you're comfortable drawing from and that YOU CAN draw from. It can be the most expensive best looking holster made but if you can't get your gun out it might as well be in a safe. Get your hands on some magazines that function well in your handgun. If you have a company you know works, start investing. Parts to tune up your pistol in the event of a malfunction. Get yourself a little tackle box of parts so that even if you fall behind you won't fall out of the competition. One other guy said it but get some snap-caps and practice your trigger squeeze and your shooting form, draw, the whole works. Don't want to look like a complete first timer up on the line do you? __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best

July 30, 2011, 02:35 PM	#6
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	For IDPA, how about the gun you carry everyday, in the hoster you carry it in? Some extra magazines, and you are set to start, no? It's not like you are going to be contending for trophies right from the get go- start with what you have, go from there. If nothing else, you will get some practice with your EDC.

August 1, 2011, 08:01 AM	#8
Jesse Tischauser Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 209	If u add your location to your profmighty might be able to help point you in the right direction to an actual match this weekend. __________________ My Forum: www.BoomerShooter.com, My Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/jessetischauser Accurate Iron 2011 \| Accurate Iron Benelli M2 \| Stag Arms Model 3G \| Accurate Iron Glock 34 \| Accurate Iron Glock 35 \| Red Neck Tactical Nova \| Stag Arms Model 3