Sti edge 9mm vs 40sw

[Mr. Patis]

I have a friend that's selling an STI edge in 9mm for a good price...now I have been looking around for info and seems like majority of edge shooters shoots .40sw. Any particular reason why .40sw is the Caliber of choice for Sti edge user? I would think 9mm would be better

[glock_this]

A 1911 STI in 9mm - PM me his contact info please, I'd like to inquire first if you don't want it.

I'm a wiry guy, I prefer 9mm for less recoil.

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

its whatever they prefer.

more comp shooters run super or 40

[HK416]

I have a friend that's selling an STI edge in 9mm for a good price...now I have been looking around for info and seems like majority of edge shooters shoots .40sw. Any particular reason why .40sw is the Caliber of choice for Sti edge user? I would think 9mm would be better

Probably for the "major" factor in USPSA/IPSC. IE More points for shooting major (40 sw) then minor (9mm)

[Mbiker_101]

3hk summed it up, uspsa competition most shoot 40cal to make major. 9mm is more common in 3gun.

[Mr. Patis]

I see...i never shot any competition...maybe ill start.

I'm not sure if it's a good deal but he wants my fde g19 g4 plus $1000...gun is in great shape looks new but only 1 mag

[JTROKS]

STI 2011 in 40 S&W are for USPSA Limited division shooters that shoots major power factor. .40 is the minimum caliber allowed to make major power factor. Major Power factor is 165 calculated by bullet weight in grains multiplied by velocity in FPS then divided by 1000. Ex:125 grains x1000 fps = 125,000/1000 = 125 PC. The minimum caliber is 9mm or .38, but only allowed in Minor Power Factor (125).

STI 2011 in 9mm are for 3-Gun competition shooters where 9mm is the smallest cartridge allowed. You can shoot a bigger caliber if you want to.

[Mr. Patis]

STI 2011 in 40 S&W are for USPSA Limited division shooters that shoots major power factor. .40 is the minimum caliber allowed to make major power factor. Major Power factor is 165 calculated by bullet weight in grains multiplied by velocity in FPS then divided by 1000. Ex:125 grains x1000 fps = 125,000/1000 = 125 PC. The minimum caliber is 9mm or .38, but only allowed in Minor Power Factor (125).

STI 2011 in 9mm are for 3-Gun competition shooters where 9mm is the smallest cartridge allowed. You can shoot a bigger caliber if you want to.

But I can still shoot uspsa with a 9mm?

[JTROKS]

Yes you can shoot 9mm in USPSA Limited division, but only in minor power factor. The difference of the power factor is when you hit outside A zone where you get less points with the minor power factor.

For Minor Power Factor, on a standard paper (cardboard) target with A,B,C and D scoring zones, the point values are as follows:

A zone = 5 points
B zone = 3 points
C zone = 3 points
D zone = 1 point

For Major Power Factor, on the same target, the point values of each zone are:

A zone = 5 points
B zone = 4 points
C zone = 4 points
D zone = 2 points

Updated per USPSA Jan 2014 rule book.

[tanks]

But I can still shoot uspsa with a 9mm?

Yes, but you would be giving away scores unless you shoot all As in Limited which what Edges go into.

To elaborate if you are shooting Major B/C hits are 4 points and D is 2 points. If you are shooting minor B/C hits are 3 points and D is 1 point.

I am not good enough to shoot 9mm in Limited.

Now, you can shoot 9mm in USPSA Production division with just about any factory gun that does not come with a magwell. Here is a link to approved production class guns.

http://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-NROI-production-gunlist.php

[Mr. Patis]

Thanks for the info guys...so it wouldn't matter if I dont care about scores and just want to shoot for my enjoyment for the sport...beats shooting at an indoor range for sure

[Mbiker_101]

You nailed it Mr. patis, You can def shoot and have fun!!! Go for it. If you don't like the gun I'm sure plenty would line up to buy, myself included. Keep in mind they are off roster now so they have to be ppt.

Also note mags are expensive $100+ and I'd prob have 4 if you start shooting competetion.

[JTROKS]

No problem Bro. Just get my B-b-q isaw and pishbol later.

[dwtt]

Yes you can shoot 9mm in USPSA Limited division, but only in minor power factor. The difference of the power factor is when you hit outside A zone where you get less points with the minor power factor.

For Minor Power Factor, on a standard paper (cardboard) target with A,B,C and D scoring zones, the point values are as follows:

A zone = 5 points
B zone = 2 points
C zone = 2 points
D zone = 1 point

For Major Power Factor, on the same target, the point values of each zone are:

A zone = 5 points
B zone = 3 points
C zone = 3 points
D zone = 2 point

When did they change the points for B hits?

[JTROKS]

I just checked the most current rule book that's posted in the USPSA site. I updated my post per the rule book.