Gear for Tyro PPC Shooter

[mososodbob]

I want to start shooting PPC matches and need gear, the minimum, to get me going. I have a 6" 686 and HKS speed loaders.

I need a holster for the relvolver and pouches for the speed loaders (enough to hold the needed rounds for a stage). Should fit on a 2 1/4" duty belt.

Anyone with old duty gear in serviceable conditions that they no longer need/want? Please let me know with a price. I'm located in western Washington (State).

Thanks.

Bob

 

[Bullseye Smith]

You can go down to the LEO supply house and the should be able to help with some used gear, or where to get it.

 

[MKT]

When I started shooting PPC I just showed up with my duty 4" revolver and worked out of duty gear (loading my speedloaders from ammo in my back pockets). Since you have a 6" L frame why not start out simple with a duty type holster for that 6" and use duty type speedloader carriers. There really is no sense in dropping a big wad of money on the hi-speed gear when starting out in PPC. The KISS theory fits here nicely.

Any old duty type gear will work just fine. I used the leather duty type speedloader pouches for years before moving up. I simply cut the flap off with a razor blade to give me direct access.

 

[mososodbob]

Expanded Discussion

For experienced shooters:

What are the "must have", "nice to have" items to shoot a match. Rationale for your gear list appricated.

I've attended over ten National Championships at Camp Perry as either a rifle or pistol shooter and have seen minimlist to guys with hand-truck/wagons size of small outhouses.

Bob

 

[CALREB]

Bob,hey thats my name too ,so dont get confused,other than a holster,4-5 speedloaders and a speedloader holder of some sort to hold at least 3 loaders, 2 duty type doubles will work great to start. You will need an up and downer like maid use tray type affair to hold your loaders, ammo and you will need to get at least 2 loading trays for l-frame loaders,brownells sells them 10.00 or so you need 2 these are for reloading your speedloaders on the line, no one will want to wait while you reload your loaders 1 bullet at a time,glasses ear protection and a hat,download the rules from the NRA websight and your good to go,The best thing would be to attend a matchor 2 and see for yourself what you think you need and how it is run,it will make your first match alot more enjoyable.Ive been shooting since 1980,went to the first match with 3 speedloaders ammo guns,yes it was UGLY 1140 out of 1500 and a whole lot of grumbling all around me during the match,(looking back I think it was laughing) as we all start somewhere. Anyway good luck get on the competitive forum, dont buy everything you see, most of us have used gear,but most of it is all k-frame stuff ,as thats what the majority of us use,if you decide to shoot semi auto you may have alot of what you need already. Bob

 

[Croesus]

The loading trays for the speed loaders are a big help. Safariland used to make a box that would hold four or six fully loaded trays -- plenty to get you through a relay. An old bucket is useful for collecting the spent brass.

Safariland also makes a nice holster and belt combo. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the holster but it was open in the front and allowed for a draw that would not rub the blackening off of your sights. Last time I checked Dillon had it listed in their catalogue.

Speaking of sights, find a sight smoker (just a small carbide lamp) or a can of sight black. It is suprising what a nice difference it makes in the clarity with which you can see the sights on a sunny day.

I used to use a small timer I had attached to a wrist sweatband to help me keep track of time, especially at the 50 yd line. Nothing special, I think I bought both at K-mart and hot glued them together.

All the above is nice gear to have, you can get through the season with old duty gear, but if you stick with the game you'll find yourself buying all of the above or some variation.

The final thing you might want to look into (and the biggest help to my shooting... I should have bought this before anything else) is a good progressive loader. I bought a Dillon 1050 and began to crank out 38 wadcutter. The savings in ammo allowed me to practice so much more, that I have to credit this as the single biggest contributer to my improved scores. I finally made Master class in 2000, and due to job changes, gave up the game. Oh well.

Sorry if I rambled. Hope you find some of this helpful.

 

[mososodbob]

Good Comments. Thanks for sharing your experiences. MOSOSOD Bob

 

[mososodbob]

Price Check on Eversull PPC Gun

I have a chance to buy a Eversull SW Mod14. It is set up with Bomar Rib and bull bbl. Used, but in nice shape. Trigger is smooth.

Fair market value?

Bob

 

[kshock]

The Safariland 002 Cup Challenge holster is what most of our PPC shooters use. They make one for custom heavy barrels and they also make one for the standard barrels (I have one of each but I only use the heavy barrel version). If you are just starting out, use duty pouches for the speedloaders. The competition ones I see most are Safariland 333's. A custom gun will likely cost at least $500 and up to $1500 depending on the maker. I am not familar with the one you asked about but the Bomar rib is old school and remember, a Model 14 is a K frame so you would need different speedloaders.