Help me with IDPA Choice

[wnr700]

On a budget, and have put my 640 dreams on hold so I can scratch another itch.Considering a model 10 or model 15.

What generations would be the choice considering age, ammo, planned heavy range use and the ability to pimp out if I dabbled in some IDPA matches.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I think the M15 would be a very good choice. It's got
good sights and with the 4" barrel it will a good gun to
get on target. Don

 

[Bullseye Smith]

I would go for a 64 and then have it cut for moons and converded to a 38 super .

 

[Gunsmithattheguncloset]

If you are on a budget there are a couple of mod 10-10's (with heavy barrels) on gunbroker for 179.99. Guys name is Competitive and is located in georgia.

 

[rockhammer]

I have a model 10-10. It is a very solid gun, trigger is brilliant in both double and single action. Highly recommended. I looked at the pictures of the guns there on gunbroker and they look pretty beat up, some have rust spots and all of them have scratches. I'd save up a little more and get one that is in better shape. New ones are only 500 bucks or something.

Here's mine

 

[Gunsmithattheguncloset]

True they look beat up but if the internals are good then that is a cheap price to get into IDPA. If the gun works and shoot's well and is going to be knock around gun, and is not a collector piece then it's looks are not terribly concerning. True he might find a nicer Model 10-10 or even a nice Model 15, I just happened to come across those two auctions and mentioned them. I do know that J&G sales have some model 10's and 64's for similar prices. Don't know about condition though.

Trey

 

[carguychris]

If you are on a budget there are a couple of mod 10-10's (with heavy barrels) on gunbroker for 179.99. Guys name is Competitive and is located in georgia.

The same seller has a pair of similarly ugly Model 15s for sale in the low $200 range. I coincidentally just went through the same debate as the OP and bought one of the pretty nickel 15-3s they were selling 2 weeks ago. I considered a HB Model 10, but I like the adjustable rear sight much, much better for general range use.

 

[rockhammer]

Just remember, good things come to those who wait. You may be better off waiting for a good deal on a better gun, or saving longer and paying a little more for exactly what you want. I'm always happier in the long run when I buy what I really want, instead of buying something cheaper, then winding up buying what I really want later...

 

[Gunsmithattheguncloset]

Just remember, good things come to those who wait. You may be better off waiting for a good deal on a better gun, or saving longer and paying a little more for exactly what you want. I'm always happier in the long run when I buy what I really want, instead of buying something cheaper, then winding up buying what I really want later...

I agree 195.99999% Well Said Rock Hammer!

 

[signsrup]

I have shot a 581, 19, and 64 in IDPA.

I found that I picked up adjustable sights much quicker, especially on follow-ups.

While I generally prefer fixed sight revo's, especially for defense use, I would lean toward an adjustable sighted model for IDPA work.