Ever see a $10k SIG?

[Rick Lee]

I did an IDPA shoot last night, where a rep. from Sigarms brought little toy for us to try out.



I got my a$s handed to me, mainly because it's been about 5 yrs. since I practiced drawing at the range and firing double action with the hammer decocked. You'd be amazed by how many people completely missed the target 4' in front of them because of this.



This is a fed. and so outshot the rest of us, I felt like I had brought a knife to a gunfight.



Lots a fun, but sorta like a DE too - lot of standing and waiting around, shoot for 10 seconds, wait some more. Very edumacational though.

[alf]

I am headed out to my first IDPA match tomorrow am Should be fun, gonna use a Sig228.

alf

[Rick Lee]

If you go to the range beforehand, practice double action!

[targa88]

U just seem to have all the fun!!!!
I can't get hold of a decent gun -we don't have such activities North of the border. Basically, you can ask to try something that another gun club member has brought in - while you are there. Certainly nothing exotic.

[FrayAdjacent911]

I haven't seen a $10k Sig, but I've shot a $15k H&K (guy I know in Dallas has an MP5SD... I got to hose a few magazines out of that puppy... )

There's a group down here that does IDPA, and 'Tactical Carbine', which is based on IDPA rules and scenarios. They're pretty laid back with the rules except the safety rules, that is. They're not HARDCORE competitors that try to get others disqualified if their mag carriers are .5" too far forward or crap like that. They're just doing it to have FUN.

And MAN, IDPA and the carbine matches are FUN!!

[FrayAdjacent911]

Originally posted by Rick Lee
If you go to the range beforehand, practice double action!

That's why I love my CZ75. It's DA/SA, but the safety can be engaged with the hammer cocked (no decocker). So I can carry in condition 1. I have never fired that gun DA at a match. No need to!

[Seahawk]

IDPA events are very challenging given the scenarios that so differ from target shooting.

I was a hog on ice my first IDPA experience...lots of room for improvement

[Danskman]

I've shot IDPA once a month since last August. It's really a blast, and very educational. I've learned to handle my firearms much better through IDPA. There's usually about 25 people in the match. When I started I was in the last 2-3 spots, now I'm a solid mid-pack. I'm hoping to break into the top ten by this spring/early summer. Quite a challenge. I started out using my Browning Hi-Power (9mm), and the last couple matches I've shot my .45. I enjoy IDPA very much, and highly reccommend it to others.

[nostatic]

just what i need...another competitive hobby

[Drago]

Originally posted by Rick Lee

Take a look at the angle of the barrel. Is that normal?

[Rick Lee]

Only abnormality is that it's been refinished, so it's grey instead of black.

[}{arlequin]

cool pics RL. i gotta get that VA residency

[Rick Lee]

Dave, in the meantime, you and Noah can keep your guns in my safe.

[ChrisBennet]

Originally posted by Drago
Take a look at the angle of the barrel. Is that normal?

Yes. As with most semiauto pistols, the breach end of the barrel is pulled down as the slide moves rearward. When the barrel cams down, it unlocks the barrel from the slide and the slide continues to the rear.
-Chris

[Drago]

Originally posted by ChrisBennet
Yes. As with most semiauto pistols, the breach end of the barrel is pulled down as the slide moves rearward. When the barrel cams down, it unlocks the barrel from the slide and the slide continues to the rear.
-Chris

Learn something new all the time...thanks Chris!

[pookie]

Is Fairfax near Winchester VA? It looks like I will be moving up that way and would love something to keep my shooting skills up. I know the NRA has a headquarters in VA or MD somehere near there right?

[Rick Lee]

NRA HQ is in Fairfax, which is about 50 miles from Winchester.

[azasadny]

This is the Sig P239 I just bought from my brother's coworker (cop). It has only been fired once, but I'll take it to the range this weekend!

[Rick Lee]

Congrats Art. I had a P245, but just couldn't get used to the short grip. SIG has another compact .45 (P240) coming out in a few mos., which is supposed to replace the P245.

Just picked up my first 9mm in about 12 yrs. about an hour ago. Can't wait to give her a workout.