Hello all. I hope everyone had a safe weekend with plenty of lead going down range.
I've been shooting, reloading, hunting, etc. for decades but have never shot in any form of competition. Recently I've been thinking that IDPA may be a way to improve my skills and spend some time with other gun owners. Always a good time, eh? I've looked up a club in my area and downloaded the IDPA rulebook. I have some questions before going to my first shoot.
I have 3 guns that I think would be suitable for IDPA, but I would really only consider 2 of them. I have a 4" Smith 586 wheel gun but really don't have an interest in the revolver classes. The other 2 are 1911 pattern, the first being a Colt 10mm and the other a Springfield .45. Before deciding which I should use I have a few questions maybe you guys can help me with.
My 10mm is a Colt "Match 10" which was a Colt Custom Shop limited addition with only about 400 made. It doesn't have any modifications that I would consider prohibited but I'm concerned about the qty requirement. This pistol is essentially a Delta Elite with a better trigger and full length guide rod. The most obvious difference is the jewelling of the stock hammer and the barrel shroud. It also has Bo-Mar fully adjustable target sites and a match grade barrel. Will this pistol qualify or not?
My second pistol is a 4" SA Champion which is the GI Milspec in .45 ACP. I have no doubt this pistol will qualify as it's a dead stock replica of a 70 year old government issue, fixed sites and all. I'd have no trouble with this one qualifying, but the trigger pull measures at about 8 lbs. Not really conducive to good shooting. I'm planning on doing some trigger work to smooth it out so this is not a long term problem.
I'd have to pick up a few mags for either pistol, and have holsters and mag pouches that that I believe will qualify for equipment. The only other question I have would be regarding ammo. Can I reload, and if so, what bullet types are preferable? I read the rules for ammo and didn't see anything stating reloads were allowed or prohibited. If commercial ammo is to be used is there a specific type best suited?
I hope you guys don't mind my picking your brains.
Cheers
I've been shooting, reloading, hunting, etc. for decades but have never shot in any form of competition. Recently I've been thinking that IDPA may be a way to improve my skills and spend some time with other gun owners. Always a good time, eh? I've looked up a club in my area and downloaded the IDPA rulebook. I have some questions before going to my first shoot.
I have 3 guns that I think would be suitable for IDPA, but I would really only consider 2 of them. I have a 4" Smith 586 wheel gun but really don't have an interest in the revolver classes. The other 2 are 1911 pattern, the first being a Colt 10mm and the other a Springfield .45. Before deciding which I should use I have a few questions maybe you guys can help me with.
My 10mm is a Colt "Match 10" which was a Colt Custom Shop limited addition with only about 400 made. It doesn't have any modifications that I would consider prohibited but I'm concerned about the qty requirement. This pistol is essentially a Delta Elite with a better trigger and full length guide rod. The most obvious difference is the jewelling of the stock hammer and the barrel shroud. It also has Bo-Mar fully adjustable target sites and a match grade barrel. Will this pistol qualify or not?
My second pistol is a 4" SA Champion which is the GI Milspec in .45 ACP. I have no doubt this pistol will qualify as it's a dead stock replica of a 70 year old government issue, fixed sites and all. I'd have no trouble with this one qualifying, but the trigger pull measures at about 8 lbs. Not really conducive to good shooting. I'm planning on doing some trigger work to smooth it out so this is not a long term problem.
I'd have to pick up a few mags for either pistol, and have holsters and mag pouches that that I believe will qualify for equipment. The only other question I have would be regarding ammo. Can I reload, and if so, what bullet types are preferable? I read the rules for ammo and didn't see anything stating reloads were allowed or prohibited. If commercial ammo is to be used is there a specific type best suited?
I hope you guys don't mind my picking your brains.
Cheers