I have a springfield 1911 and dont want to put thousands of rounds through every year. I am interested in shooting in the Stock? division ( i cant remember what its called) in IPSC matches. I am wondering if anyone here can tell me in their opinion, the best pistol to compete with that cost under $500.
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Best IPSC pistol for under 500
- Thread starter 9teen11
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I use a stock .40 Browning Hi-Power in all types of competition, practical, pin, plate. I bought it used for under $500. I'm not sure about the "making major" issues of IPSC, as I have never competed formally in that arena. When I inquired about using it in IPSC matches around here, I was told it would be perfect for stock class.
A used Springfield would be a good gun for Limited 10 Division (in the U.S.). A .40 Hi-Power would be a decent Limited gun. All manner of Glocks would serve well in Production.
I think "Stock" is an IPSC, as opposed to USPSA, division. USPSA has quite a few rules that are at variance with those of IPSC.
I think "Stock" is an IPSC, as opposed to USPSA, division. USPSA has quite a few rules that are at variance with those of IPSC.
9teen11,
I'm not sure what the "best" would be. The aim for production division is more of a "run with what you brung" class. I personally shoot it with a S&W 410 (.40) because that's what I have. I see alot of Glocks in production so you might look at Glocks. One thing to remember is that production division requires a DA or DAO trigger (which covers the Glock).
Don't worry about "making major", production is scored minor only. Major vs Minor refers to power factor, which is bullet weight * velocity/ some number. The goal is to even things out between folks shooting higher power rounds (most .45 or 10mm make major easily, .38 super also.) A stout .40 makes major and it is hard/illegal to make major with a 9mm. The affect (effect?) of major vs minor is that peripheral hits (not in the A zone) score fewer points in minor than major. This results in a higher score for a more powerful (more recoil) round vs a lower score for a lighter shooting (easier to control) round.
That's what I know.
jhisaac
I'm not sure what the "best" would be. The aim for production division is more of a "run with what you brung" class. I personally shoot it with a S&W 410 (.40) because that's what I have. I see alot of Glocks in production so you might look at Glocks. One thing to remember is that production division requires a DA or DAO trigger (which covers the Glock).
Don't worry about "making major", production is scored minor only. Major vs Minor refers to power factor, which is bullet weight * velocity/ some number. The goal is to even things out between folks shooting higher power rounds (most .45 or 10mm make major easily, .38 super also.) A stout .40 makes major and it is hard/illegal to make major with a 9mm. The affect (effect?) of major vs minor is that peripheral hits (not in the A zone) score fewer points in minor than major. This results in a higher score for a more powerful (more recoil) round vs a lower score for a lighter shooting (easier to control) round.
That's what I know.
jhisaac