I'm thinking about checking out the IDPA matches at my local range. I have two revolvers: a Colt MKIII Trooper .357 and a S&W 66-2 .357 both with 4" barrels but am thinking I'd like to try out a pistol for competition use.
I've been comparing the older Colt Government Model MKIV 380s vs Colt Mustang IIs vs the Colt Commander 38 Supers. Would you recommend a new model 1911-like .38 caliber or would it be competitive enough to use an older make? I'm kind of partial to the older models.
I think I need to stay with the lighter loads as I've never shot anything above a .357/.38 load and am not sure I can handle it. Doing some research today I got all confused. Am I understanding right that the .380 in the Gov Model and Mustangs are not the same as the .38 Super? I have a S&W BodyGuard .38/.38+P for CCW and want to be able to use the same ammo in my competition pistol.
Thoughts/suggestions for an accurate, manageable competition pistol for a woman?
I've been comparing the older Colt Government Model MKIV 380s vs Colt Mustang IIs vs the Colt Commander 38 Supers. Would you recommend a new model 1911-like .38 caliber or would it be competitive enough to use an older make? I'm kind of partial to the older models.
I think I need to stay with the lighter loads as I've never shot anything above a .357/.38 load and am not sure I can handle it. Doing some research today I got all confused. Am I understanding right that the .380 in the Gov Model and Mustangs are not the same as the .38 Super? I have a S&W BodyGuard .38/.38+P for CCW and want to be able to use the same ammo in my competition pistol.
Thoughts/suggestions for an accurate, manageable competition pistol for a woman?