I'm digging this IDPA thing.... - Page 2

Bark'n · November 4th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I've been thinking of joining IDPA for a while now. The drive was always prohibitive for me. We finally got a chapter fairly close. Only about a 70 mile drive away.

It's at a shooting school run by former Marine scout/snipers and current Highway Patrol snipers.

I'll probably run down there next month and watch one of their matches. I think they shoot IDPA 1st Saturday of the month.

Looks like you had a lot of fun.

pgrass101 · November 4th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Yeah I Love The IDPA, I just wish I could shoot more

JD · November 4th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHun

If you really saw a lot of the USPSA shoots....you would know that all the race holsters optics etc belong to certain divisions...
They do have Production and Single Stack where you can only shoot "stock guns" and use only "stock belts-holsters."
Funny gears? How about the shoot me first vest?

I am well aware of the different divisions, and I will repeat: THE SHOOTS I'VE SEEN have been full of the race stuff etc....

As for the 10+ pocket vests, I agree.

I actually started wearing a fleece vest in VA as the weather there was kind of screwy in the spring/fall. Never quite warm enough for just a shirt, but never quite cold enough for a jacket.

Being out here in farm country, I'll actually wear the Carhartt vest while out working in the yard etc rather than just have some silly "utility garment" for range day.

Oh yeah, and let me tell you what I think about "shooting boxes"

ETA:

Every "sport" has their quirks. USPSA is fun, but I prefer IDPA

Ram Rod · November 4th, 2009, 08:05 PM

One hole in the pocket is enough for now. My wife and I continue to do the USPSA shoots outdoors with stock pistols and gear. Both local IDPA clubs do all of their shoots indoors. Either way, it's practice and shots downrange. Pros and cons of each or either? Not really............you get what you want out of it, or try something else. Glad you're having a blast and doing well.

OD · November 5th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Congratulations John!

Your 1911 didn't jam, didn't break? I don't believe it.

Tubby45 · November 5th, 2009, 02:14 PM

IDPA is a fun game. Nice to throw some different things into the mix instead of just blasting at a stationary target until your mag is empty.

frank · November 8th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Idpa is really great and I do enjoy it. We just finished our Georgia State match and had right at 200 shooters doing thirteen stages.

Visit "youtube" and search "gadpa 2009 georgia State match" I hate to link it because some weird stuff shows up sometimes in a link from youtube.

QKShooter · November 8th, 2009, 04:09 PM

You are lookin' real good there JD.

What?!?

Your 1911 actually functioned flawlessly?

I thought only Glocks did that.

You might appreciate the extra depth perception and increased contrast that a pair of medium Yellowish/Amber shooting glasses will give you more than clear lenses.
Every little bit helps.

Oh....and the vest doesn't look bad at all.

justherenow · November 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Thanks for posting this. I want to get into IDPA this coming year if time will allow. Between working full-time, being a single parent and going back to school in January, I may not have the time, but this thread is motivating me..

HK Dan · November 10th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OD

Congratulations John!

Your 1911 didn't jam, didn't break? I don't believe it.

LOLOLOL--Me either, and I was THERE.

The boy did a credible job--he beat me! Now we just have to get Lima out there.

Dan

Ps--Happy Birthday JD! And come out and try USPSA. I dearly love IDPA, but to be honest, you'll get more practice and see more improvement in your gun handling skills, faster from USPSA. Heck, you shoot more. <g> And "Single Stack" runs exactly the same gear that you shot in IDPA. You can even wear the vest if you want.

November 4th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#11
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	I've been thinking of joining IDPA for a while now. The drive was always prohibitive for me. We finally got a chapter fairly close. Only about a 70 mile drive away. It's at a shooting school run by former Marine scout/snipers and current Highway Patrol snipers. I'll probably run down there next month and watch one of their matches. I think they shoot IDPA 1st Saturday of the month. Looks like you had a lot of fun. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

November 4th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#12
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,654	Yeah I Love The IDPA, I just wish I could shoot more __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere "If ignorance is bliss then shouldn’t most people happy?" -Thomas Jefferson-

November 4th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#14
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,816	One hole in the pocket is enough for now. My wife and I continue to do the USPSA shoots outdoors with stock pistols and gear. Both local IDPA clubs do all of their shoots indoors. Either way, it's practice and shots downrange. Pros and cons of each or either? Not really............you get what you want out of it, or try something else. Glad you're having a blast and doing well. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

November 5th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#15
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 3,299	Congratulations John! Your 1911 didn't jam, didn't break? I don't believe it. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

November 5th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#16
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	IDPA is a fun game. Nice to throw some different things into the mix instead of just blasting at a stationary target until your mag is empty. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

November 8th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#17
frank Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 224	Idpa is really great and I do enjoy it. We just finished our Georgia State match and had right at 200 shooters doing thirteen stages. Visit "youtube" and search "gadpa 2009 georgia State match" I hate to link it because some weird stuff shows up sometimes in a link from youtube.

November 8th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#18
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	You are lookin' real good there JD. What?!? Your 1911 actually functioned flawlessly? I thought only Glocks did that. You might appreciate the extra depth perception and increased contrast that a pair of medium Yellowish/Amber shooting glasses will give you more than clear lenses. Every little bit helps. Oh....and the vest doesn't look bad at all.

November 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#19
justherenow Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 459	Thanks for posting this. I want to get into IDPA this coming year if time will allow. Between working full-time, being a single parent and going back to school in January, I may not have the time, but this thread is motivating me.. __________________ -------------------------- Ohio CHL since 1/29/2009 Those who trade liberty for security have neither. ~John Adams 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

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