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 09-21-2010, 02:03 AM | #1 | Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,018 |  Different Types of Matches
I was browsing through the websites of the Competition Organizations that I know of (IDPA, USPSA and IPSC), with the intent to find out which appealed the most to me. My first question is are there any other organizations? I just wanna scope out all the options. Second, while reading through, none of them really jumped out as being more appealing to me than the others. They all seem to have parts that I like. I like the practicality of IDPA, the kind of running around shooting around obstacles aspect of USPSA, yet plate-shooting of IPSC seems kind of intriguing as well.
My last question is this, for those of you who have participated in one, two or all three of these organizations' matches, what do you like, what are some things you don't like? If you participated in more than one competition, did you like one more than the other(s)? If so why? I want to try to get out and watch some matches of all three, but also want to hear from first-hand shooters experience on the three.
Sorry for the lengthy post, and thanks in advance for any and all advice.
-Fred __________________ "Breathe when you can, shoot when you should."
-Rob Leatham
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| 09-21-2010, 08:39 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
Fred, along with the organized & regulated shooting sports, there are also other types of competitions. My absolute favorite is head to head bowling oin matches. These are tons of fun and really help you improve with accurate speed shooting. My second favorite would be steel plate matches and I'm looking for some down in my neck of the woods. Check with your local ranges for these types of events as they are not generally "sanctioned" by any of the national organizations... | |
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| 09-21-2010, 01:42 PM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 561 Likes Given: 2
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Fred,
Most of these organizations will let you participate in at least one match without joining. So you can try different matches and see what you like. Some ranges also host competitions that aren't part of a larger organization. I've seen "ads" on forums for ranges that run Halloween events, zombie shoots, and WWII matches.
Tell us more about what you are looking for; I'm sure someone on here can help. __________________
"An armed society is a polite society." — Robert A. Heinlein
"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military."
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| 09-21-2010, 05:11 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA, WA Posts: 104 |
I shoot IDPA & USPSA. What I like about IDPA is the scenerios and the use of concealment.
What I like about USPSA is you can engage the targets as you see them and running and gunning. Plus there is a lot more steel to shoot at in USPSA. | |
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| 09-21-2010, 05:21 PM | #5 | Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas, by God!! Posts: 6,061 |
USPSA is the national organization under the international umbrella of IPSC. Most rules are the same. There are some differences. In the US, most of the time the USPSA rules will be used. Most if not all the US clubs will let you shoot as many times as you want w/o joining USPSA.
If you go to watch, you will be upset with yourself for not just shooting. Every club I have shot with are very receptive to new shooters. There is a separate safety briefing for new members and you should be assigned a mentor. The clubs around here will have the new shooters shoot last in their squad so they can see a few different ideas on how to negotiate a course. __________________
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| 09-21-2010, 08:09 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ST Louis, MO Posts: 125 |
I shoot USPSA and Steel Challenge and have shot IDPA as well everyone has told you pretty much whats its about now practice your draw at home and moving keep your finger out of trigger while moving you will be DQed disqualified also do not break a 180 degree line, you will be hooked. My avatar is my Steel plate gun 9mm single stack with all the custom stuff Springfield Armory my USPSA gun is similar but double stack 9mm it is STI
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| 09-22-2010, 01:10 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs / Liberia Posts: 2 |
You missed at least one organiation -
ICORE
While revolver based, We have a monthly match and there are classes for those of us that don't shoot the old time guns with round magazines... __________________
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| 09-22-2010, 04:54 PM | #8 | Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 49 |
Here is your area's USPSA section page. Southeast Shooter - The Official USPSA Area 6 Web Site
I prefer USPSA but shoot them all. I am athletic and like to shoot a lot so the high round count (32 max) per stage and the run and gun style of USPSA/IPSC are for me.
IDPA is good too but it is basically a slower more deliberate version of USPSA with less movement, less racier guns, less prizes at big matches, more tactical.
Steel Challenge is great ot do but I use it for practice for 3 gun and USPSA. There is not much movement at all. It does train you how to transition targets faster and work the trigger smoother. | |
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| 09-22-2010, 05:18 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ST Louis, MO Posts: 125 |
steel is great practice for the draw at our club we have a new person shoot steel before he or she shoots USPSA just to see if they can handle gun safely and to get use to drawing drop your gun you are DQed | |
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| 09-22-2010, 06:37 PM | #10 | Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 49 |
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Originally Posted by frank_1947
steel is great practice for the draw at our club we have a new person shoot steel before he or she shoots USPSA just to see if they can handle gun safely and to get use to drawing drop your gun you are DQed
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Great Idea! Steel Chalenge is probably the best first match for anyone especially junior shooters that may not be physically strong enough to do a lot of gun manipulation. | |
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