So you competitors..........

miles71 · August 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM

What do you use in the competitions? Caliber, model, competition type, reason???

Magnumite · August 16th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Pins - when I can find a pin shoot, 45 ACP 1911 pistol
Bullseye - when I shot it last, 45 ACP and 22 LR, 1911 pistol and Ruger MkII bull barrel, respectively
Steel - 38 Special for revolver, Auto - 45 ACP and 9mm
Ipsc - 45 ACP 1911 pistol
Hunters Pistol Silhouette - 22 LR, 22 Magnum, 44 Magnum (T/C Contender, T/C Contender and Ruger or S&W revolver)

Douglas · October 23rd, 2009, 02:08 PM

For USPSA, I usually use a bone-stock Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm - because it is what I carry.

I also use it in IDPA.

In the past, I have used a .45 Smith & Wesson revolver, model 625 for USPSA's revolver division & for ICORE when it was around here.

For Limited division, I have used a CZ "Standard IPSC" aka Tactical Sports in .40 cal and also I have used STIs or SVs in both 40 and 45.

I started shooting USPSA with a Glock 19. Used it for steel shooting too. I hjave also used Glock 17 (also for GSSF shooting) and CZs - particularly an SP-01 and an 85 Combat.

When they used to shoot bowling pins in MD at Continental and Deep Run (both now gone) I used a Model 19 in 357 magnum, or the Glock 19. For .22 I used a MK II ruger. Shot pisn once at the range they have set up down in the basement of the NRA's HQ off Rt. 66 - I used a .45 cal CZ.

glock_forty5 · October 23rd, 2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas

For USPSA, I usually use a bone-stock Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm - because it is what I carry.

I also use it in IDPA.

In the past, I have used a .45 Smith & Wesson revolver, model 625 for USPSA's revolver division & for ICORE when it was around here.

For Limited division, I have used a CZ "Standard IPSC" aka Tactical Sports in .40 cal and also I have used STIs or SVs in both 40 and 45.

I started shooting USPSA with a Glock 19. Used it for steel shooting too. I hjave also used Glock 17 (also for GSSF shooting) and CZs - particularly an SP-01 and an 85 Combat.

When they used to shoot bowling pins in MD at Continental and Deep Run (both now gone) I used a Model 19 in 357 magnum, or the Glock 19. For .22 I used a MK II ruger. Shot pisn once at the range they have set up down in the basement of the NRA's HQ off Rt. 66 - I used a .45 cal CZ.

What Douglas said plus 5.56 and 12 gauge for 3 gun.

JT

alucard0822 · October 23rd, 2009, 05:07 PM

For IDPA, predominantly my M&P pro in 9mm with handloaded 124gr bulk FMJ bullets loaded to about 130PF(1025-1050fps) stainless match barrel, adjustable and taller sights, and plenty of trigger work and tuning to run the lighter loads well. Sometimes I shoot my M&P 9c with full power factory loads, being it is my carry gun, and I like the practice. I use a Bladetech SRB holster, and G&G double mag holster for the M&P pro, and a Don Hume open top OWB with the same G&G mag holster for the M&P compact.

Shot PSA this year with my 6" S&W 610 revolver, plenty of trigger work, fiber optic front sight, and blacked out adjustable rear, and polished/chamfered chambers Used 40S&W handloads with 180gr bullets going 750FPS and loaded to 10mm OAL. to stay above the 125 min PF, but keep recoil down. The short cases made loading and extraction fast and positive, and the long OAL helped accuracy.

For Bowling pins, I have used both a 45colt Vaquero loaded with 255gr Keith bullets to around 800FPS(hold the trigger down and thumb the hammer with my left hand), and more recently my Kimber 1911 in 460 Rowland with 250gr RN lead bullets to 1,000FPS, the 1911 really makes the pins fly, and is fast to shoot.

So far only shot 1 rifle side match during the last IDPA match with my M4gery topped with an EOtech, it did well, and I would use it again. Nothing special, DPMS upper and lower, 14.5" Bushmaster barrel with a permanently attatched double Y brake, 4 rail forend with VFG, flip up BUIS, and Jard single stage 3# match trigger. I shot 55gr FMJ handloads out of it, roughly equivalent to M193.

More or less you might have to try out a couple guns, and mods to them to find something that works for you, the model is not that important, as long as it is legal for your desired class, and the caliber is the minimum that does not slap you with a handicap(9mm for most, 40S&W or 45acp if there is a major/minor break). However handloading IMO is a must once you get used to the competition and rules, not only to save money and ensure availability on the gobs of ammo you need to compete and practice with, but also to tune the load to your gun, and to keep close to the minimum power factor. It also helps to do at least minor work on the guns, if nothing else to tune them for reduced handloads, better reliability, and to get a good trigger out of them.

JSW · November 2nd, 2009, 04:23 PM

N-SSA
1858 Remington revolver in 44(.454) with home made paper cartridges
1859 Sharps(repro) in .54 with paper cartridges
1862 fayetteville musket in .58
naturally all in real black powder

when I ran the 22 challenge at Delta I used ruger 10/22 and a S&W M41

Fustercluck · November 3rd, 2009, 12:21 AM

IDPA:
SSP - HKP7M8 (115gJRN/4.2g WW231) or Glick23 w/ Bar-Sto Barrel (158gLRN/5g WW231)
SSR - Colt Python 4" (158g XTP/4.2g 231 or 158g Berry RN/4g 231)
CDP - Wilson CQB 45 (230g Berry RN/4.8g 231)
BUG - S&W 340PD (same load as python)

Bullseye
Wilson 45 (see above)
Hammerli Trailside w/ Matchdot

3-Gun
Wilson 45
Wilson UT-15 w/ Eotech
Benelli shotgun

Don't have time for benchrest anymore, and sold my Shilen barreled LH 40x in 6BR 10 years ago.

vwpilot · November 3rd, 2009, 10:56 PM

IDPA either a STI Eagle or Fusion Firearms 1911 in 9mm and just picked up an SVI Infinity in .40 that will be my new IDPA gun, all in ESP.

USPSA, SVI Infinity, .40 in Limited.

When I get the 3 gun opportunity, I shoot a RRA AR, 16" SS barrel w/ Millett DMS 1-4 scope and a Benelli M2 w/ 21" barrel and Nordic 8 shot extended magazine.

Corey G · November 4th, 2009, 10:07 AM

F Class
Rem 700 5R .308

3 Gun
XD9
Stag Arms Ar15 W/Eotech
Benelli M1 Mossberg 590 as back up

BenL · November 4th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Right now, I only compete in 3 gun.

Kimber Gold Match Stainless 1911 in .45ACP
Stag Arms 2TL w/ U.S. Optics SN-4s 1-4X, Blackhawk! single point sling, Tango Down Stubby Forward grip
Remington 870 Supermag w/ 28" barrel, Nordik 6 shot extension (plugged to 9 shells), and Knox Stock

For next year, I'm hoping to get a rig together for F class. Probably a Savage 10FLCP-K Tactical .308 w/ a Nightforce 5.5-22X.

DZ · November 4th, 2009, 01:32 PM

F Class, Tactical Rifle: Remington 700 5-R .308 (modified)

Once I finally make it to a 3gun:

G21SF, Trijicon NS, LWD bbl
RRA 16" w/ Aimpoint&LaRue
870 HD, 18" bbl, +2

jaypark · November 4th, 2009, 01:35 PM

anything belt fed... large groups of dems
bowling pins are great, especially hanging, but hard to find

SuperSet · November 4th, 2009, 07:25 PM

IDPA and occasional USPSA Production: G35/.40 stock, except for Warren sights. It's the one gun that you can use for the most divisions and is approved for LAPD carry.

3-gun: Custom AR upper with 18" WOA barrel and VTAC handguard, Trijicon TR24
Mossberg 930, 21" bbl, +2

VRC Racing · November 6th, 2009, 04:48 PM

F-Class:
Remington 700P .308
McMillan Stock
Nightforce 8-32x56
Harris Bi-Pod

3-Gun:
S&W M&P Pro 9mm
Colt LE6920
Mossberg 590A1 w/ghost ring sights

IDPA:
SSP- M&P Pro
CDP- Colt 1911 Series 80 w/ some wilson parts

Drmsparks · November 7th, 2009, 09:01 AM

F class: Remington 700 R5 with Leopold mark 4

Three gun:
old school- M1 paratrooper carbine, 1911, winchester trench gun
with teh cool kids: M4gery with vortex aimpoint clone, 1911, Remington 870 26"/9

CMP/Highpower:
CMP "special" garand 1944 springfield with new Kreiger-criterion barrel.
NM AR hopefully by next year.....

Magnumite · November 7th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Looks like I'll have to start shooting 3 gun. I've got the hardware I've used in separate competitions so likes like it would be

Open sight 1911 45 ACP;
24" iron sight Mossberg 500; and
iron sight AR 15 pattern rifle (or M1 Carbine for short courses).

Where are you guys shooting the 3 gun matches?

Drmsparks · November 7th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnumite

Where are you guys shooting the 3 gun matches?

Quantico, see the November 14th thread....

S.A.M.G. · November 7th, 2009, 11:13 AM

I normally use my A2 (AR-15) service Rifle and M-9 pistol (Berreta 92FS) for the Guard competition. I made the state team and got Md third place overall for combat rifle and Pistol at the MAC II last year. I would be better if I had a combo with my name on it instead of just using a rack grade that sits in a vault at the MTU. The combo I qualify with and the one i compete with are completely different. the one i use at my unit is untouched other than by me and the MTU set is a set of spares they issue out to other units on occasion.

August 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#1
miles71 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belcamp, Md. Posts: 198	So you competitors.......... What do you use in the competitions? Caliber, model, competition type, reason??? __________________ S&W 3913 S&W 4566 S&W 5906 S&W 686 Ruger 10/22

August 16th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#2
Magnumite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harford County, Maryland Posts: 267	Pins - when I can find a pin shoot, 45 ACP 1911 pistol Bullseye - when I shot it last, 45 ACP and 22 LR, 1911 pistol and Ruger MkII bull barrel, respectively Steel - 38 Special for revolver, Auto - 45 ACP and 9mm Ipsc - 45 ACP 1911 pistol Hunters Pistol Silhouette - 22 LR, 22 Magnum, 44 Magnum (T/C Contender, T/C Contender and Ruger or S&W revolver) Last edited by Magnumite; November 3rd, 2009 at 08:57 PM. Reason: pistol infor

October 23rd, 2009, 05:07 PM	#5
alucard0822 For great Justice Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,368 Images: 11	For IDPA, predominantly my M&P pro in 9mm with handloaded 124gr bulk FMJ bullets loaded to about 130PF(1025-1050fps) stainless match barrel, adjustable and taller sights, and plenty of trigger work and tuning to run the lighter loads well. Sometimes I shoot my M&P 9c with full power factory loads, being it is my carry gun, and I like the practice. I use a Bladetech SRB holster, and G&G double mag holster for the M&P pro, and a Don Hume open top OWB with the same G&G mag holster for the M&P compact. Shot PSA this year with my 6" S&W 610 revolver, plenty of trigger work, fiber optic front sight, and blacked out adjustable rear, and polished/chamfered chambers Used 40S&W handloads with 180gr bullets going 750FPS and loaded to 10mm OAL. to stay above the 125 min PF, but keep recoil down. The short cases made loading and extraction fast and positive, and the long OAL helped accuracy. For Bowling pins, I have used both a 45colt Vaquero loaded with 255gr Keith bullets to around 800FPS(hold the trigger down and thumb the hammer with my left hand), and more recently my Kimber 1911 in 460 Rowland with 250gr RN lead bullets to 1,000FPS, the 1911 really makes the pins fly, and is fast to shoot. So far only shot 1 rifle side match during the last IDPA match with my M4gery topped with an EOtech, it did well, and I would use it again. Nothing special, DPMS upper and lower, 14.5" Bushmaster barrel with a permanently attatched double Y brake, 4 rail forend with VFG, flip up BUIS, and Jard single stage 3# match trigger. I shot 55gr FMJ handloads out of it, roughly equivalent to M193. More or less you might have to try out a couple guns, and mods to them to find something that works for you, the model is not that important, as long as it is legal for your desired class, and the caliber is the minimum that does not slap you with a handicap(9mm for most, 40S&W or 45acp if there is a major/minor break). However handloading IMO is a must once you get used to the competition and rules, not only to save money and ensure availability on the gobs of ammo you need to compete and practice with, but also to tune the load to your gun, and to keep close to the minimum power factor. It also helps to do at least minor work on the guns, if nothing else to tune them for reduced handloads, better reliability, and to get a good trigger out of them. __________________ "Unfortunately, freedom allows sh*theads to get away with stuff. You always know the mark of a coward. A coward hides behind freedom. A brave person stands in front of freedom and defends it for others." -Henry Rollins

November 3rd, 2009, 12:21 AM	#7
Fustercluck Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastern Shore Posts: 522	IDPA: SSP - HKP7M8 (115gJRN/4.2g WW231) or Glick23 w/ Bar-Sto Barrel (158gLRN/5g WW231) SSR - Colt Python 4" (158g XTP/4.2g 231 or 158g Berry RN/4g 231) CDP - Wilson CQB 45 (230g Berry RN/4.8g 231) BUG - S&W 340PD (same load as python) Bullseye Wilson 45 (see above) Hammerli Trailside w/ Matchdot 3-Gun Wilson 45 Wilson UT-15 w/ Eotech Benelli shotgun Don't have time for benchrest anymore, and sold my Shilen barreled LH 40x in 6BR 10 years ago. __________________ Danny ____________________________________________ "They called me mad, and I called them mad, and damn them, they outvoted me" - Nathaniel Lee, on being committed to a mental hospital, 17th Century

November 4th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#9
Corey G Worst Speller Ever Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rosedale MD Posts: 71	F Class Rem 700 5R .308 3 Gun XD9 Stag Arms Ar15 W/Eotech Benelli M1 Mossberg 590 as back up __________________ Let no man in mankind’s fragility, presume on his good fortune until he finds, at his death, life a memory without pain.

October 23rd, 2009, 02:08 PM	#3
Douglas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 33	For USPSA, I usually use a bone-stock Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm - because it is what I carry. I also use it in IDPA. In the past, I have used a .45 Smith & Wesson revolver, model 625 for USPSA's revolver division & for ICORE when it was around here. For Limited division, I have used a CZ "Standard IPSC" aka Tactical Sports in .40 cal and also I have used STIs or SVs in both 40 and 45. I started shooting USPSA with a Glock 19. Used it for steel shooting too. I hjave also used Glock 17 (also for GSSF shooting) and CZs - particularly an SP-01 and an 85 Combat. When they used to shoot bowling pins in MD at Continental and Deep Run (both now gone) I used a Model 19 in 357 magnum, or the Glock 19. For .22 I used a MK II ruger. Shot pisn once at the range they have set up down in the basement of the NRA's HQ off Rt. 66 - I used a .45 cal CZ.

November 2nd, 2009, 04:23 PM	#6
JSW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delta Pa Posts: 1,018 Images: 1	N-SSA 1858 Remington revolver in 44(.454) with home made paper cartridges 1859 Sharps(repro) in .54 with paper cartridges 1862 fayetteville musket in .58 naturally all in real black powder when I ran the 22 challenge at Delta I used ruger 10/22 and a S&W M41

November 3rd, 2009, 10:56 PM	#8
vwpilot Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21	IDPA either a STI Eagle or Fusion Firearms 1911 in 9mm and just picked up an SVI Infinity in .40 that will be my new IDPA gun, all in ESP. USPSA, SVI Infinity, .40 in Limited. When I get the 3 gun opportunity, I shoot a RRA AR, 16" SS barrel w/ Millett DMS 1-4 scope and a Benelli M2 w/ 21" barrel and Nordic 8 shot extended magazine.

November 4th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#10
BenL John Galt Speaking. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,247	Right now, I only compete in 3 gun. Kimber Gold Match Stainless 1911 in .45ACP Stag Arms 2TL w/ U.S. Optics SN-4s 1-4X, Blackhawk! single point sling, Tango Down Stubby Forward grip Remington 870 Supermag w/ 28" barrel, Nordik 6 shot extension (plugged to 9 shells), and Knox Stock For next year, I'm hoping to get a rig together for F class. Probably a Savage 10FLCP-K Tactical .308 w/ a Nightforce 5.5-22X. __________________ "As the 21st century began, human evolution was at a turning point. Natural selection, the process by which the strongest, the smartest, the fastest, reproduced in greater numbers than the rest, a process which had once favored the noblest traits of man, now began to favor different traits. ...as time went on, things seemed to be heading in the opposite direction. Natural selection began to simply reward those who reproduced the most, and left the intelligent to become an endangered species."

November 4th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#11
DZ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 2,334	F Class, Tactical Rifle: Remington 700 5-R .308 (modified) Once I finally make it to a 3gun: G21SF, Trijicon NS, LWD bbl RRA 16" w/ Aimpoint&LaRue 870 HD, 18" bbl, +2 __________________ +Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances +A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Seems pretty clear to me.

November 4th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#12
jaypark Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: peoples republic of MOCO Posts: 207	anything belt fed... large groups of dems bowling pins are great, especially hanging, but hard to find

November 4th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#13
SuperSet Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 49 Images: 1	IDPA and occasional USPSA Production: G35/.40 stock, except for Warren sights. It's the one gun that you can use for the most divisions and is approved for LAPD carry. 3-gun: Custom AR upper with 18" WOA barrel and VTAC handguard, Trijicon TR24 Mossberg 930, 21" bbl, +2

November 6th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#14
VRC Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ijamsville Posts: 143	F-Class: Remington 700P .308 McMillan Stock Nightforce 8-32x56 Harris Bi-Pod 3-Gun: S&W M&P Pro 9mm Colt LE6920 Mossberg 590A1 w/ghost ring sights IDPA: SSP- M&P Pro CDP- Colt 1911 Series 80 w/ some wilson parts

November 7th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#15
Drmsparks Old School Rifleman Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PG county Posts: 3,716 Images: 20	F class: Remington 700 R5 with Leopold mark 4 Three gun: old school- M1 paratrooper carbine, 1911, winchester trench gun with teh cool kids: M4gery with vortex aimpoint clone, 1911, Remington 870 26"/9 CMP/Highpower: CMP "special" garand 1944 springfield with new Kreiger-criterion barrel. NM AR hopefully by next year..... __________________ RIP Roger "Lambo" Lambie 07/30/2010 PFC John A. Lambie, Jr.,KIA 01/24/67- Chu Chi,Vietnam Joined MSI yet? MSI Executive member

November 7th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#16
Magnumite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harford County, Maryland Posts: 267	Looks like I'll have to start shooting 3 gun. I've got the hardware I've used in separate competitions so likes like it would be Open sight 1911 45 ACP; 24" iron sight Mossberg 500; and iron sight AR 15 pattern rifle (or M1 Carbine for short courses). Where are you guys shooting the 3 gun matches?

November 7th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#18
S.A.M.G. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 23	I normally use my A2 (AR-15) service Rifle and M-9 pistol (Berreta 92FS) for the Guard competition. I made the state team and got Md third place overall for combat rifle and Pistol at the MAC II last year. I would be better if I had a combo with my name on it instead of just using a rack grade that sits in a vault at the MTU. The combo I qualify with and the one i compete with are completely different. the one i use at my unit is untouched other than by me and the MTU set is a set of spares they issue out to other units on occasion.

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