3rd gen pistol (5906) for IPSC ?

[Glenn H]

I shoot a 1006

I shoot a 1006 in IPSC. I'm not the fastest guy out there by any means. I'm also not shooting for a trophy (so maybe I'm not 'serious') but I'm shooting for practice and for the fun of it and I'm shooting against myself.

I am the only one out there with a 3rd gen S&W but there are a couple of Sigs shooting and a whole passel of Glocks.

I'm also shooting 'limited 10' since at least I can shoot major with the 10mm.

 

[JumpinJack]

The performance center made a 5906 that was all stainless to compete in the stock division. The safety is de-cock only and it's forward cocking serrations are the only visual cue it's something different. The 147 gr 9mm can be shot very quickly out of this heavy weight.

 

[Nitrous SSC]

I've done IPSC with my 4040pd, 4006, 1911PD, and 3913TSW. I would try with my FBI 1076, but I only have 2 mags for it.

 

[Desert Dog]

The performance center made a 5906 that was all stainless to compete in the stock division. The safety is de-cock only and it's forward cocking serrations are the only visual cue it's something different. The 147 gr 9mm can be shot very quickly out of this heavy weight.

Recently saw a 5906 9 Tactical that sold for $359 that had a factory (non-protected) adjustable rear sight. For someone that wanted to a nice 5906, but not PC expensive, that would be a great little shooter. The rails a are fully boxed and (IIRC) the dust cover is a bit bigger/heavier as well. Not sure what a factory rail actually weights, but there was one on this pistol.

 

[hberttmank]

I have a question for those that use a 3rd gen Smith in competetion. When you are done with a stage and the SO gives the unload, show clear, slide, hammer down command, how do you get around the mag safety? Do you use some kind of dummy or empty mag?

 

[Nitrous SSC]

I have a question for those that use a 3rd gen Smith in competetion. When you are done with a stage and the SO gives the unload, show clear, slide, hammer down command, how do you get around the mag safety? Do you use some kind of dummy or empty mag?

All of my 3rd gens have de-cockers, so I just utilize that.

 

[WW5906]

I bought a dummy mag for that, but the dimensions were off- now I use an empty mag (go slow, look hard at it and show it to the SO too.) Decocker isn't actually considered adequate under IDPA rules I'm told.

The place where you notice and care about the difference in your times that is totally attributable to your gun's action type is pretty far down the road... ROI of some light weight training is probably much better.

 

[Glenn H]

The RO knows

I show clear to the RO and use the decocker. IF the RO has an issue I also have an empty mag. Usually they accept the decocker. It is a small club.

I've not gone to another club so I don't know how it would be looked at as a stranger.

 

[Nitrous SSC]

I show clear to the RO and use the decocker. IF the RO has an issue I also have an empty mag. Usually they accept the decocker. It is a small club.

I've not gone to another club so I don't know how it would be looked at as a stranger.

Agree'd. I've done IDPA and IPSC, no issues at any of those gatherings with my 3rd gens de cockers.

 

[S&W247]

I use a Performance Center 5" "DPA" 5906 for USPSA Limited and Multi-Gun. Not quite your average 5906 with a 5" barrel, a sub 3 lbs single action trigger after I get past that first shot, and an extended mag well. It has not handicapped me yet but I am no master either. I say go for it. Like the other person said, you will find half the people who show up should have spent their money on ammo and good practice than some pimped out pistol. The one handicap you will eventually discover is mag capacity depending on what division you shoot in. Where 141.25mm mags are allowed you will have to get crafty on modifying Beretta 92 or Sig 226 mags that meet the length limit, or vintage S&W model 59 20-round mags which are too long in stock configuration. As for the "show safe and drop hammer" business, I usually get questioned every other match but then the RO realizes what I'm shooting and he typically being old enough to know what it is allows use of the decocker. Haven't shot but a couple of what I'd call big matches but I've never been required to produce an empty magazine in order to pull the trigger. Never know when you might run upon an strick RO though so carry one just in case.

 

[gtoppcop]

M1976,

H**ls yeah! They are at their best when shooting IPSC. The added ballast shooting 9mm is a force multiplier. If you're an uber competitor, I would change out the mainspring with a 17# unit for easier DA/SA trigger pulls.

On my guns (.9mm/.40/.45) I have the Ed Brown (long out of print) extended safeties. They were made for the 3rd Gens in a competition setting. I find that they are at their best for the LE/SD guns.

There's only one way to find out... If you like the grips, send in a new (or gently-used pair) to ROBAR and have them stippled in the most aggressive possible. They help.