Looking to try USPSA - Need A Little Help

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

Been shooting 3 Gun the past 18 months and really enjoy it. One thing that I have learned is that I need more work on my pistol than the other two. Figured I would give USPSA a try.

Before I do, I need a little help shopping for gear, specifically magazine pouches. I already have my 3 gun rig built out and am using a couple Safariland 773 Pouches (of which I am not all that big of a fan - expensive and can't get the retention set properly. I shoot an XDm 5.25 and am wondering what else might be out there to fit my needs.

Also, how many magazines/pouches will I need?

jason.krywicki · Feb 5, 2017

What division are you looking to shoot?

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

jason.krywicki said:
What division are you looking to shoot?

I do not have a clue - Whatever division beginners shoot in. I do not use optics on my pistol.

jason.krywicki · Feb 5, 2017

If your doing 3 gun and want to help your pistol skills, then I would say either production or limited. What gun are you going to run?

Take a look at the rigs on this page:

http://benstoegerproshop.com/belts-holsters-pouches/kits/complete-rig/

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

jason.krywicki said:
If your doing 3 gun and want to help your pistol skills, then I would say either production or limited. What gun are you going to run?

Take a look at the rigs on this page:

http://benstoegerproshop.com/belts-holsters-pouches/kits/complete-rig/

XDm 5.25

jason.krywicki · Feb 5, 2017

I'd run the XDm in production.

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

jason.krywicki said:
I'd run the XDm in production.

How many magazines will I need. I have 7 19 rounders, but only two pouches and I do not like them. Would like to go another direction. Who makes mag pouches besides Safariland?

jason.krywicki · Feb 5, 2017

I'd just follow this link and get the whole rig:

http://benstoegerproshop.com/bsps-b...e-pouches-double-alpha-academy-daa-belt-deal/

It comes with a Blade-Tech or CompTac holster with the drop and offset BOSS holster hanger, 5 Ghost 360 pouches and a DAA belt system.

For production, you'll want to run 5 mags on your belt, one in the gun at the start. You're limited to 10 rds in each mag, 11 in the gun to start.

deerassassin22 · Feb 5, 2017

You would only need 5 mags total 4 on hip and 1 in gun. Alot of people like CR Speed or DAA pouches.

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

jason.krywicki said:
I'd just follow this link and get the whole rig:

http://benstoegerproshop.com/bsps-b...e-pouches-double-alpha-academy-daa-belt-deal/

It comes with a Blade-Tech or CompTac holster with the drop and offset BOSS holster hanger, 5 Ghost 360 pouches and a DAA belt system.

For production, you'll want to run 5 mags on your belt, one in the gun at the start. You're limited to 10 rds in each mag, 11 in the gun to start.

I appreciate that, but I already have a belt and holster. Just need to pick up 5 mags I guess.

deerassassin22 · Feb 5, 2017

I always carry 5. Most stages are max of 32rnds the extra ones are handy for a drop mag or when one comes out of your pouch unplanned.

lx1x · Feb 5, 2017

MEGARMS said:
I appreciate that, but I already have a belt and holster. Just need to pick up 5 mags I guess.

You already have 7.. extras a plus

You can use your current mags.. but make sure only load 10 on each mag and 11 on the first (the one you start the stage with.. 1 chambered and 10 in the mag).

deerassassin22 · Feb 5, 2017

I just sat down and made a match calendar for the year for some local clubs I want to shoot. The next match I want to attend is Scanners Lake Sportsmans Club it is just a classifier no running and gunning but this will get you classified from Jump Street. If you want in shoot me a message. Match info: http://sannerslake.org/event-2396472

MEGARMS · Feb 5, 2017

deerassassin22 said:
I just sat down and made a match calendar for the year for some local clubs I want to shoot. The next match I want to attend is Scanners Lake Sportsmans Club it is just a classifier no running and gunning but this will get you classified from Jump Street. If you want in shoot me a message. Match info: http://sannerslake.org/event-2396472

I appreciate that very much, however I am not there yet. I need to get my rig lined up, etc.

Do you need to be classified before you are able to shoot in a USPSA match? Are there any unsanctioned club matches like there are in 3 gun?

deerassassin22 · Feb 5, 2017

No you do not have to be classified to shoot almost all local matches are Level I which gives wiggle room for things Sectional and Championships are Lvl 2 and Lvl 3= No wiggle room.

magnetic1 · Feb 6, 2017

I just got a bunch of Double Alpha ones. Fits both the Safariland ELS and Bladetech velcro belts (I think):

http://redhilltactical.com/products/daa-racer-mag-pouches

FlatBrokeShooters · Feb 6, 2017

I use a Safariland rig and love it, but you are right about the tension, I have to carry a little wrench in my range bag. (Full disclosure....I may have been seen at matches groveling to borrow a little wrench from time to time!) I have another rig set to run with the Double Alpha Race Master mag pouches, and I love them. They have a tension adjuster on them which is awesome! You can easily adjust them in seconds without any tools.http://http://www.doublealpha.biz/race-master-pouch Good Luck and have fun!

jimbobborg · Feb 6, 2017

I'd shoot Limited Minor instead of Production. You keep the capacity and only need a couple of magazine holders to compete. That's if you just plan on using USPSA for practicing pistol for 3-gun. Don't pick up unnecessary habits from one to bring into the other.

davsco · Feb 6, 2017

check out bladetech for mag pouches (and holsters). that is mostly what i use for uspsa and 3 gun. no nonsense, no issues. i have the tek-lok backs that easily clip onto your belt. for the holster, which sounds like you already have, i get their ASR which loops thru the belt.

fyi, uspsa production division has some rules regarding holster and mag pouch placement (generally behind hips). it might be easier (ie less gear moving around and also being able to consistently know where all your kit is) if you shoot Limited or Limited 10 division in uspsa, as there are no rules regarding gear placement (other than cross draw etc). if your gun is 9mm then you will have a slight scoring disadvantage in Lim or Lim 10, if it is 40 and you shoot major power factor then no scoring disadvantage. the benefit of Lim 10 (10 rounds per mag) is it forces you to do more reloads, so you're getting more practice with that. if you shoot regular Limited you can fully load up your mags.

before you run out and buy (or more likely, order online as not many place carry this stuff) hit another match or two and see what others are using as that's better than just hearing from a few of us what we like. seeing it in action will give you a better idea of what may work for you.

MEGARMS · Feb 7, 2017

I ordered myself some of these - I certainly hope they are paying her - and yes, please try the trampoline.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmEXiJ34piU

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