Thread: I tried IPSC

Hey Folks!

I tried IPSC the other day.

I'm a member of a pistol club already and am wanting some advice on getting into it!

If anyone could enlighten me that'd be great!

Cheers

You'll need your holster qual and a suitable pistol. If shooting production a Glock or CZ shadow are the most popular. The Glock will be cheaper. Standard is the other division to try, probably a bit dearer to get in to than Production.
You'll need a belt, holster and mag holders.
The guys at pistol club will give you more advice.

Lots of IPSC shooters on these forums, maybe ask some specific questions and I'm sure they will get answered.

My main thought would be just to get started, probably production, and get along to the range. Learn as much as you can and you’ll work out what division / gun / ammo / load / holster / etc. you think is best.

Then you’ll try Open and never go back..!


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Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

Hey Folks!

I tried IPSC the other day.

I'm a member of a pistol club already and am wanting some advice on getting into it!

If anyone could enlighten me that'd be great!

Cheers

Buy your significant other lots of well thought of gifts.

And get a cz.

Don't buy a glock.....

Shoot in Production Division until you are at least C grade before spending lots of money on expensive Standard or Open guns.

As mentioned above, a Glock 17 or CZ Shadow is all you need. A CZ or clone would be the way to start and continue.

Spend the money on a proper belt and holster rig made for IPSC shooting. Double Alpha Academy (DAA), Ghost, CR Speed or similar. Not airsoft shit or paddle holsters made for concealed carry.

Learn the rules. (Of whatever match you are shooting.) Download a copy of the handgun rule book and Target Array Book from the IPSC website and read, learn and understand the rules from the rule books. Not the shocking way some clubs interpret rules and procedures. Read the rules thoroughly before spending any money on parts for guns or on holsters etc.

Learn to reload safe and reliable ammo. It's not hard and there will be someone in your club who will teach you how and let you use their press (especially if you use all the same components they do and don't fuck with the way they have their press set up).

Pick up all your brass and keep it, even if you don't reload yet. Pick up other people's brass if they don't reload or want it. You will need it when you start to reload.

Quite lucky in the significant other bit.

She has as many books as she wants and in turn the same for me and my hobby.and yes I have put a ring on it!

Been told by most guys to go the CZ shadow path however I'm keen as to get out there and put more lead downrange!

You don't need expensive gear, just the right type of gear. My dirty old Glock, homemade holster, $10 Aliexpress belt and $15 Fobus mag pouches get the job done.

Quite lucky in the significant other bit.

She has as many books as she wants and in turn the same for me and my hobby.and yes I have put a ring on it!

Been told by most guys to go the CZ shadow path however I'm keen as to get out there and put more lead downrange!

Originally Posted by Banana

You don't need expensive gear, just the right type of gear. My dirty old Glock, homemade holster, $10 Aliexpress belt and $15 Fobus mag pouches get the job done.

Don't listen to him, he's only a GM haha. BTW like I told you after nationals the other year, your stuff gets the job done, but you should really try some of the nicer belts and mag pouches.

There is nothing wrong with a glock, but the trigger pull can be hard to get proficient with. That is the benefit to the CZs and Tanfos, the first shot is double action but the rest can be a nice light single action.

Cheers folks!

I'll put some more range time in with the Ruger 22 and the CZ 9mm(clubs) under supervision of a B endorsement holder.

Really keen to go do it again!!

Next question.

With regard to some of the classics in relation to being B or C where does the Luger P08 sit?

The response from The pistol community has been fantastic! Thumbs up folks plus I know of mulitiple associates and mates who want to give it a shot!

Originally Posted by Beaker

And get a cz.

Don't buy a glock.....

Neil's new SP02 is suhweet as!

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

Cheers folks!

I'll put some more range time in with the Ruger 22 and the CZ 9mm(clubs) under supervision of a B endorsement holder.

Really keen to go do it again!!

Next question.

With regard to some of the classics in relation to being B or C where does the Luger P08 sit?

The response from The pistol community has been fantastic! Thumbs up folks plus I know of mulitiple associates and mates who want to give it a shot!

As far as I’m aware no stopping you putting a Luger on your B - just need to check barrel length is over 4”


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Originally Posted by hunt_fish

As far as I’m aware no stopping you putting a Luger on your B - just need to check barrel length is over 4”


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Know of at least two on B ticket