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[Jamie_s_72]

Hey fellas I've enjoyed shooting for a while now and am wondering what the next level might be like. I enjoy target shooting but I'm not much on speed. I guess to cut to the chase I have a couple questions. What kind of gun is required and is it really as fun as it looks? Thanks in advance

 

[ChrisC]

its more fun than it looks... and with you living in Duncan you have a local club to shoot at... i have to drive at least 90 minutes to shoot a sanctioned match..

most sports you can shoot a basic production type pistol, ipsc it helps to have at least 4 magazines and idpa you can get by with 3. a good holster is a must and a positive attitude..

any particular style your leaning toward???

 

[Jamie_s_72]

its more fun than it looks... and with you living in Duncan you have a local club to shoot at... i have to drive at least 90 minutes to shoot a sanctioned match..

most sports you can shoot a basic production type pistol, ipsc it helps to have at least 4 magazines and idpa you can get by with 3. a good holster is a must and a positive attitude..

any particular style your leaning toward???

Forgive me for being clueless bbut what do you mean by style? What local club are you speaking of?

 

[Slammer]

Duncan rifle and pistol club has a match next Sunday. It's their biggest match if the year with 6-8 stages. Should be a great match to get started with.

What kind of gun do you have. You can shoot just about any gun. You will need to shoot up to 32 rounds in a stage so you need that many mags plus some extra in case you miss.

Send me a PM I'd be happy to help you out.

Here is a match list I found. Oklahoma area match list.

 

[ChrisC]

Style: uspsa typically has higher round counts per stage idpa requires you to use a few more tactics. Icore requires you to have a revolver. All three are fun because your getting to put rounds down range. Oh and there is steel challenge.

 

[rockon71385]

It's way more fun than it looks, and it's addictive. Just bring any automatic pistol or revolver that's in any caliber from 9mm-45acp out and give it a try. You'll need 3-5 mags depending on how many yours hold. Any auto pistol will do the trick. I shot my first match with a sig p225 compact pulling 8rd mags out of my back pocket and I still had the time of my life.

Accuracy is the most important aspect of this sport - BY FAR. The speed thing comes later. Shooting is a lot like chess though. Almost anybody can play a perfect game if you give them a year to analyze and plan out each move. Doing it with a timer though, that's when things get interesting.

OKC Gun club is a great match for beginners. They hold it on the first saturday of every month.

 

[Jamie_s_72]

Ive learned a lot guys thanks for answering all my Qs

 

[Slammer]

See you Sunday?

 

[No.343]

James, just jump in and do it. Most shots are under 15 yards. You will find shots over 25 yards a rare exception. The Stephens County Rifle and Pistol club is a fun place to shoot. People drive from all over the state to shoot there.

 

[rockon71385]

James, just jump in and do it.

+1

Show up ready to have a good time and you'll have an awesome day.