Hello I am interested is doing 3 Gun competitions eventually.
My basic question is with 3 Gun in mind is it better to advance in pistols or rifles first?
Obviously what ever you have is a good start but i am planning on buying a new gun with competition in mind and can easily go in either direction. I am not necessarily asking for weapon recommendations (although the they are welcome).
I currently have a beretta px4 storm which I have used in a couple of IDPA shoots. It works but I would like to be more competitive. I have $2,500 to spend and am contemplating either upgrading to a better competition pistol or getting a rifle to start high power competitions. For rifles I am debating on an AR-15 platform that I can customize over time for 3 gun or a bolt action 1,000 yard rifle that would be more for training (and possibly deer hunting) and eventually get a better rifle for 3 Gun (unless I find one suitable for long range, tactical and deer that can be upgraded over time for 3 gun)
I have a military police background and I am very familiar with pistol and rifle tactics not so much with shotguns but I am a quick study.
My basic question is with 3 Gun in mind is it better to advance in pistols or rifles first?
Obviously what ever you have is a good start but i am planning on buying a new gun with competition in mind and can easily go in either direction. I am not necessarily asking for weapon recommendations (although the they are welcome).
I currently have a beretta px4 storm which I have used in a couple of IDPA shoots. It works but I would like to be more competitive. I have $2,500 to spend and am contemplating either upgrading to a better competition pistol or getting a rifle to start high power competitions. For rifles I am debating on an AR-15 platform that I can customize over time for 3 gun or a bolt action 1,000 yard rifle that would be more for training (and possibly deer hunting) and eventually get a better rifle for 3 Gun (unless I find one suitable for long range, tactical and deer that can be upgraded over time for 3 gun)
I have a military police background and I am very familiar with pistol and rifle tactics not so much with shotguns but I am a quick study.