IDPA....

elpac3 · Feb 20, 2021

Shoot both revolver and carry optics. Model 19 and a Sig 320x5. Use Comptek holsters and mag holders on a 5-11 trainer belt. Use safariland comp III speedloaders. Shooting bayou bullets 145 gr RN at pf 110 and bayou 120 gr TC pf 130 in the 9 mm.

The club has just announced .22 pistol and carbine matches for this summer. Pistols have to fit an IDPA legal holster and fit in the box. Lots of club members are not reloaded and are suffering the ammo shortage.

Tanners Owner · Feb 20, 2021

I shoot a variety of guns- as I enjoy the variety. As to kit, mostly OWB leather holsters for my Sig 320s, CZ P10, CZ SP01T, P01, and revolvers. Holsters are from Privateer Leather or Warbird Leather. I use Kytex mag carriers. Same leather for my revolvers and safailand comp III.

Been fortunate to have ASI at my club too, and have been shooting my 617 and having a hoot.

pistolpete10 · Feb 20, 2021

I haven't shot IDPA/defensive pistol for abour 3 years, health problems. When I did shoot I mixed it up.
1911 in 45 and 9MM
45 Ruger CMD
45 Lightweight Commander
S&W 625
S&W 686/586
Beretta 92FS
Shot one match with a 642 just because
642, LC9 and 2-1/2" 19 in BUG
All with open sights
Mostly plastic holsters but some leather, long as you can get a smooth fast draw holster doesn't matter to me. I shoot for fun.
Plastic mag/speed loader carriers.
Shoot mostly handloads. 200gr in 45, 124 in 9MM and 158 in .38.
Did a short run with a PT100 .40, too much recoil for me.
Shot a 90 round qualifier with the 45 Lt Wt Commander and 225 gr, Tired of the recoil by the end of the match.
Shoot what you have and see what you like. I guess I like the 625 and the Ruger CMD the best for now.

matteekay · Feb 20, 2021

Protocall_Design said:
That would be cool!

Would the 646 moons not fit a Rhino? I never thought to try it when I had a cylinder here. I'm using a BMT mooner for my .40. If the clips fit, the mooner should work.

You may have just rocked my world. Ranch Products advertises their moons as working in the Rhino; that would save me a ton over TK's, and if they work, the BMT would also work. Time to place a few orders.

ChillyDog · Feb 21, 2021

Just got word that not our local club but a club with in 2 hrs of me is starting up in April..... IDPA in 2 months!!!!!!

Revolver Man · Feb 22, 2021

S&W 610 ESR

I'm shooting a S&W 610 using .40 caliber loaded into Speed Beez moonclips and paddle holster. Dawson Precision fiber optic front sight, TK Custom Speed trigger and hammer, and a Revolver Supply cylinder release. I'm using North Mountain moonclip holders, but have had trouble with the button on the bottom not staying locked and it becoming disengaged. It plays hell on me trying to get the moonclips out of the holder when it keeps flipping up. I've strap tied the bottom now, so hopefully it will stay closed. I can't use the quick on and off method, and have to thread it through my belt, but that's easier than struggling on the clock. You can see the trouble I had with it at a local match in January, on the YouTube video. BMT Mooner is the only way to go. I also like my VZ Grips. Have them on several of my revolvers.

IDPA - ESR Division - Gunport January 2021 - YouTube

Pat_Jones · Feb 22, 2021

Revolver Man said:
I'm using North Mountain moonclip holders, but have had trouble with the button on the bottom not staying locked and it becoming disengaged. It plays hell on me trying to get the moonclips out of the holder when it keeps flipping up. I've strap tied the bottom now, so hopefully it will stay closed.

Those use blade-tech tek-loks for belt attachment don't they? The tek-lok should have a secondary locking tab on them.

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Grayfox · Feb 23, 2021

Due to a variety of reasons, I haven't shot a match in almost two years. (health issues, Covid, weather, etc) However, when I was shooting regularly, I took the basic principal of IDPA to heart. I use straight up, everyday guns and gear. I'm too old and slow to be a serious competitor. For me, this is just practical practice for everyday carry. Plus, its fun.

CDP: Springfield loaded 1911A1 .45acp, leather concealment holster and mag pouches.
SSR: S&W 586 4" using .38 Specials, leather pancake holster and HKS speed loaders.

Oddly enough, I usually win the SSR division. Of course, that's because I'm usually the only revolver shooter there.

matteekay · Feb 24, 2021

Revolver Man said:
I'm using North Mountain moonclip holders, but have had trouble with the button on the bottom not staying locked and it becoming disengaged. It plays hell on me trying to get the moonclips out of the holder when it keeps flipping up.

Do they use the mount that's a pushbutton release with the sliding locking tab? I had the exact same problem with those on my Master Tac moonclip holders. I flipped the mounts over and that helped but I still would have them open occasionally. I wound up replacing all of the mounts with Tek Loks as they use the same hole pattern.

oysterer · Feb 24, 2021

Sig 226RX or X5 Romeo plus the comptec holsters, all set up and shipped from the sig pro shop.

I much prefer USPSA, you should try it if you have a chance.

ChillyDog · Feb 24, 2021

oysterer said:
Sig 226RX or X5 Romeo plus the comptec holsters, all set up and shipped from the sig pro shop.

I much prefer USPSA, you should try it if you have a chance.

I have a friend that shoots USPSA not real far from me. He keeps asking me to go. I will probably check it out this spring. My local club is still on the fence about IDPA this season. Closest IDPA to me is in Davis WV about 1.5 hrs from me. I usually try and make it for 1 match there a year.

oysterer · Feb 24, 2021

ChillyDog said:
I have a friend that shoots USPSA not real far from me. He keeps asking me to go.

You must go...it's a blast - pun intended and the crowd has a real great camaraderie and will help you out. Shooting is at a high level, lot's of movement, fast and very varied, you'll learn a lot.

Local to me it seems the IDPA crowd likes argumentating back/forth about a entire big ledger of rather byzantine 'rules' which shall simulate 'real life' situations. In reality they are not. They were designed to ensure IDPA is different from USPSA.

ChillyDog · Feb 24, 2021

I am for sure going to try a USPSA match this year. Sorry to hear the bad experiences you've had shooting IDPA. I've shot local matches for IDPA at a club in Northern WV for 4 years and its been nothing but good, like you've talked about your USPSA matches. I've also shot at a few other clubs including a Tier 2 match, a few years back. And I've really enjoyed my local club matches and the way things were run. The crowd made a big difference.

oysterer · Feb 24, 2021

ChillyDog said:
The crowd made a big difference.

I have shot a few IDPA matches out of state in the south and had a great experience. But I am in general through w IDPA. I just don't love it and I also even think all of these rules are made up out of thin air and are absolutely irrelevant, even harmful to prepare you to master a real life practical shooting situation. You must actually clear your mind of those rules and move on to intuitively do the best you can and that is what I feel USPSA trains way better.

matteekay · Feb 24, 2021

oysterer said:
You must actually clear your mind of those rules and move on to intuitively do the best you can and that is what I feel USPSA trains way better.

They're both games with rules - they just have different rules.

I shoot both. And ICORE. And probably gonna have to switch to SASS if this administration has its way.

matteekay · Feb 24, 2021

Protocall_Design said:
That would be cool!

Would the 646 moons not fit a Rhino? I never thought to try it when I had a cylinder here. I'm using a BMT mooner for my .40. If the clips fit, the mooner should work.

Holy **** - they work.

Rounds are a little tighter snapping into the Ranch Products than TK's, and deflect a tiny, tiny bit more when they're in there, but I think they will work fine. Considering I can buy 80 Ranch Products for the cost of 10 TK's I'm willing to accept a minorly looser fit.

I'm loading half TK and half RP for my next match to see if there's any difference in competition. I also have a sample RIMZ polymer moonclip coming to try out.

Protocall_Design · Feb 25, 2021

Great! Let us know how all that works. Especially the Rimz. I've never seen one of those.

smithra_66 · Feb 25, 2021

ChillyDog said:
IDPA shooters..... Unfortunately the club I shoot at never had a match in 2020 due to...... well the whole craziness of "things" hopefully this will be a different story at the end of this year. So my question is to the IDPA community or any other shooting community here is what are you guys running. What holster rig, what side arm, factory or hand loads. Optic or iron.... Lets hear the run down..

Glock 34 in a Comp-tac rig
STI Trojan in a Comp-tac rig

Iron sights.

Handloads: 4.1 gr. Unique with a 147 gr. FMJ. Easily makes power factor while remaining subsonic.

ChillyDog · Feb 25, 2021

smithra_66 said:
Glock 34 in a Comp-tac rig
STI Trojan in a Comp-tac rig

Iron sights.

Handloads: 4.1 gr. Unique with a 147 gr. FMJ. Easily makes power factor while remaining subsonic.

Awesome Hey how does that load work out for you? I just got some 147s in and Unique is my go-to powder. I can't wait to try some through the Chronograph. Should be trying them this weekend.

ChillyDog · Feb 25, 2021

oysterer said:
I have shot a few IDPA matches out of state in the south and had a great experience. But I am in general through w IDPA. I just don't love it and I also even think all of these rules are made up out of thin air and are absolutely irrelevant, even harmful to prepare you to master a real life practical shooting situation. You must actually clear your mind of those rules and move on to intuitively do the best you can and that is what I feel USPSA trains way better.

I agree about clearing ones mind of the rules and moving on instinct, muscle memory, and training if ever you would find yourself in a dangerous situation. I think the Running and gunning game whichever one you play prepares one for such a situation. I don't think any game would totally prepare any of us. But compared to just walking up to a line and shooting a mag or two full at a bullseye, Action shooting which every is fun, and your heart is rate up, decisions need made, shooting from cover and weak hand shots, All better prepares the player. Enjoy whichever game you play. Be safe out there.

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