Gear recommendations for a first time competitor?

[HICKMAN]

XDm's are pretty good in Production, I saw a few of them being used last year.

 

[HICKMAN]

Yes for the most part. We have some B class guys shoot sometimes and some C class guys that are pretty good.


So if you are new to competition this is for you, and it is a place for people looking to improve.

C Class wut wut!!!

 

[lawrra]

Are trigger jobs allowed? As I understand it, as long as it isn't strapped on the gun, it's legal.

 

[rvb]

USPSA:
uspsa.org has nearly everything you need to know located on it's web page, including a tool that gives you info on all the participating clubs in your state.

For a summary of the sport:
http://uspsa.org/dw/whatis.html

What you need to start:
http://uspsa.org/dw/gettingstarted.html

The rules to determine if your gear is legal:
(note there is a list of approved guns for production division)
http://uspsa.org/rules

They'll even send you an information packet:
http://uspsa.org/dw/moreinfo.html



IDPA:
IDPA.com has less info, but they do also have a club locator.

Here is a summary of the game:
http://idpa.com/dps_info.asp

Here is the idpa rule book to determine if your gear is legal:
http://idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf

-rvb

 

[LLDJR]

Is this an OK belt? Blackwater Tactical Rigger?

 

[Coach]

Is this an OK belt? Blackwater Tactical Rigger?

Yes. Please don't ask if it makes your butt look big!

 

[LLDJR]

one last thing, is a Blackhawk SERPA holster OK or is the release thingy a bad idea?

 

[Coach]

one last thing, is a Blackhawk SERPA holster OK or is the release thingy a bad idea?

It is legal. I have seen the Rhino use one in competition without a hitch. However, they are not popular in some circles. I have no first hand experience with them at all so I cannot say for certain.

 

[Jackson]

If you shoot in the Production division, you are limited to 10 rds and the holster, equipment rules, and Minor scoring.

You can also shoot it in Limited 10, but you have more holster options and the benefit of Major scoring.

Or, you can shoot in Limited with your standard capacity magazines.

Minor scoring puts more emphasis on accuracy in exchange for shooting less powerful ammo (most shoot 9mm or dowloaded 40).

For the production and Limited 19 divisions do you have to have actual 10 round magazines, or can you use full capacity magazines downloaded to 10 rounds?

 

[Coach]

For the production and Limited 19 divisions do you have to have actual 10 round magazines, or can you use full capacity magazines downloaded to 10 rounds?

Downloaded is fine and what most often happens.

 

[Revopop]

For cheap holsters and mag pouches, check our uncle mike's. They make plastic ones that're dirt cheap and work just fine. I wouldn't pay up for a SERPA holster when I could get the UM for less than $20. I have a Wilderness instructor belt and it's the cat's PJs. I also have a CR Speed I really like but that's more specialized.

 

[rhino]

one last thing, is a Blackhawk SERPA holster OK or is the release thingy a bad idea?

As Coach said, they meet all the requirements of the rules. If you're getting a holster specifically for USPSA or IDPA, they're not the best choice. The retention mechanism is unnessary and will complicate the issue for anyone trying to learn an efficient draw and presentation.

On the other hand, if you've chosen the SERPA for your regular carry holster, it makes good sense to use it in matches at least sometimes to get the practice.

 

[Clay]

What do you guys think about the Blade-Tech Bobby McGee Pro Series IDPA Pak??

Bobby McGee Pro Series IDPA PAK :: Competition Series Products :: Blade-Tech Industries

Basically it a holster and 2 mag pouch packaged together.

Price doesnt seem to bad for intro stuff. Ive basically got everything I need except for a holster and mag pouches.

 

[HICKMAN]

that would work, but make sure you get another double mag pouch, or 2-3 singles.

 

[Coach]

What do you guys think about the Blade-Tech Bobby McGee Pro Series IDPA Pak??

Bobby McGee Pro Series IDPA PAK :: Competition Series Products :: Blade-Tech Industries

Basically it a holster and 2 mag pouch packaged together.

Price doesnt seem to bad for intro stuff. Ive basically got everything I need except for a holster and mag pouches.

What Hickman said.

 

[Gaudard]

Great thread!