New guy with questions

Eric_williams · Jan 25, 2012

Well i decided that i want to shoot USPSA/IPSC and i wanted to know where to start that would benifit me the most. I really want to shoot my 1911 and was thinking production or limited 10. Im working on reading through the rules right now but any tips or thoughts would be greatly appericated! thanks guys!

Wall · Jan 25, 2012

For a 1911, shoot in Single Stack or L10.
What caliber is it?

Eric_williams · Jan 25, 2012

its a .45.

LeviTheKid · Jan 25, 2012

Shoot Single Stack obviously in Major. You will need a few mags and a good holster and pouches. I know a good place to get the gear if you don't have any.

technetium-99m · Jan 25, 2012

1911's aren't allowed in production. SS or Lim-10 is where you want to be. You'll want 5, 10 rounders or 6, 8 rounders. Its a lot of fun, come and shoot.

benjamin-benjamin · Jan 25, 2012

agree with everything above... my advice is to jump in ASAP, you learn so much just from doing a match and everyone is very helpful.. people will put off doing a match because they want to be "ready", just jump in and do it!! all you need is gun, holster and mag pouches... and you can usually borrow mag pouches if you don't have any for your first match..

also register with USPSA that way your matches will count towards getting classified.

jtischauser · Jan 25, 2012

You can come shoot the match at heartland and not have to worry about a bunch of rukes and confusing scoring or about being cold. It's a great starter match!

Eric_williams · Jan 25, 2012

I have holster and mag pouches and mags i have shot steel challenge before. i need to fine some good 10rd mags any reccomandations? i broke a mag at the multi gun at ussa last weekend so i need some more good ones. Thanks for all the help guys! ill head on over and look into getting registered. I may be trying to meet up with some of you at the next match in the tulsa area if you all dont mind. thanks again guys!

dennishoddy · Jan 25, 2012

Tripp cobra, and Wilson Combat 10 round mags run flawlessly in my 1911.

Eric_williams · Jan 25, 2012

I'll have to pick some up thanks Dennis

csiedmond1 · Jan 25, 2012

Welcome to the party!!!

Wall · Jan 25, 2012

Tripp mags are awesome

argyle64 · Jan 25, 2012

Wall said:
Tripp mags are awesome

Where can a guy get some locally? Brownells doesn't carry them.

dennishoddy · Jan 25, 2012

We did a group buy on them awhile back. I'm kicking my self in the arse for not getting a couple more.

TroyF · Jan 25, 2012

Wall may be able to get younsum

Wall · Jan 25, 2012

yes, I do sell them but don't have any at the moment.
I can get them for you though with my order & save you the shipping & maybe a little $
If you PM me & tell me what you need, I can add it to my order.

Eric_williams · Feb 1, 2012

would i almost be better off jumping into limited? sense from what i can read and find the L10 and SS draw small groups?

Pstmstr · Feb 1, 2012

Join USPSA, then come to H&H at 5:30 on 2-12 for a classifier match. I'd shoot that pistol in Single Stack or Limited 10. You can get your classification in 1 match. We are also having the state single stack match there in March.

brandt9913 · Feb 1, 2012

If you have a gun with high capacity mags, I would go limited. Even if it is 9mm and you are shooting limited minor. You will be able to worry more about stage breakdown, rather than trying to count rounds and do 3-5 mag changes per stage. Once you are more comfortable with shooting matches, jump back into SS or Limited 10 with your 1911.

benjamin-benjamin · Feb 1, 2012

Pstmstr said:
Join USPSA, then come to H&H at 5:30 on 2-12 for a classifier match. I'd shoot that pistol in Single Stack or Limited 10. You can get your classification in 1 match. We are also having the state single stack match there in March.

how many classifiers are you running in that match??