Anyone into Competition Shooting sport?

[shooter74]

I am thinking about getting into Competition Shooting sport?
I am sure this is not a poor mans sport. Any one know what a set up coast?

I found some good info on cal guns and some good info at this link

http://youroutdoorlife.com/forums/showthread.php?154-Anyone-into-Competition-Shooting-sport

Thanks

[lawaia]

There's an area here on Calguns dedicated to it -

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=19

[prkprisoner]

Also check out the forum at http://www.brianenos.com/

[Gryff]

There are a ton of different types of shooting competitions. What are you looking for: pistol, rifle, shotgun, precision, action, cowboy, etc.?

[j1133s]

I am thinking about getting into Competition Shooting sport?
I am sure this is not a poor mans sport. Any one know what a set up coast?

I found some good info on cal guns and some good info at this link

http://youroutdoorlife.com/forums/showthread.php?154-Anyone-into-Competition-Shooting-sport

Thanks

The link you have talks about USPSA, which is an action pistol game. The cheapest setup is a 9mm pistol w/ 5 mags and a holster. (9mm is good as ammo is cheap and you can just use your pockets to carry your mags.)

The cheapest competition shooting sport that I've done is smallbore cowboy silhouette, where all you need is a .22LR (tube, pump, lever), iron sights, and 60 rnds of .22LR ammo. So, if you've got nothing, you can jump in at $300 (or $150 if you buy used).

[Black Majik]

There are a ton of different types of shooting competitions. What are you looking for: pistol, rifle, shotgun, precision, action, cowboy, etc.?

IDPA deservedly left out?

[Fjold]

IDPA deservedly left out?

It's included in "etc" with all the other obscure competitions.

[Gryff]

IDPA deservedly left out?

Nope. That would fall under "action."

Actually, IDPA is probably the single best Action Pistol game to start with due to the lower round counts and limited movement. It is also one of the cheapest to get into (defensive-type handgun, three mags, holster, mag pouch).

After that, USPSA Production or Single Stack are good places to start, although the stage designs/difficulty of shots can be a little daunting to someone new to the sport.

[9mmepiphany]

It's included in "etc" with all the other obscure competitions.

seriously i think handgun competition, at least CF, is the cheapest.

1. IDPA and USPSA Production allows you to use a gun you might already have.
2. 3-5 mags...do folks actually not have at least 5?
3. a holster...Uncle Mike's kydex is cheap and fast
4. mag carriers

so assuming you already have a gun, mags, ammo, hearing and eye protection, you should be able to get going for <$100

[dilligaffrn]

Shooting sports...

Archery
Air Guns
Firearms

I love all 3

[Gryff]

3. a holster...Uncle Mike's kydex is cheap and fast

Illegal for IDPA (sticks out too far from the body). Fobus works, as well as the Blackhawk and 5.11 Tactical/Blade-Tech stuff.

[shooter74]

Thank guys I am getting a good idea of what I need to know to start

[9mmepiphany]

Illegal for IDPA (sticks out too far from the body). Fobus works, as well as the Blackhawk and 5.11 Tactical/Blade-Tech stuff.

thanks...my exposure has been mostly local USPSA stuff. it's good to hear that my Blackhawk Serpa will work for IDPA. i figure for local matches, they won't weigh my 226ST

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

I can barely afford ammunition. Would love to do a shooting sport but don't have the money required.

[Voo]

I am thinking about getting into Competition Shooting sport?
I am sure this is not a poor mans sport. Any one know what a set up coast?

I found some good info on cal guns and some good info at this link

http://youroutdoorlife.com/forums/showthread.php?154-Anyone-into-Competition-Shooting-sport

Thanks

I shoot with a bunch of those guys and what they're doing is USPSA (IPSC)..

USPSA is very, very fun stuff but it does add up depending on your level of commitment.. Match fees typically run $30 bucks plus the cost of ammo (150-200 rounds).

Cost of gear is up to you for the most part. Depending on what type of gun you want to shoot (Single Stack, Revo, Production, Limited, Open) it can be cheap or it can be pricey. For the sake of expense, I shoot a stock G34 in Production division.. Add 6 magazines (1 in the gun, 5 on the belt), a CR speed belt, holster and mag pouches, its not too bad since it's typically a 1 time purchase if you do it right and buy good/recommended gear. The other action sports like IDPA, costs are roughly the same.. Again, gear setup is a typically 1 time purchase so hopefully you dont have to re-buy stuff that adheres to the guidelines..

What gets you is the constant consumption of ammo.. that adds up pretty quick if you practice and shoot matches.. I spend wayyyy more over the period of a year on ammo than any other single budgetary item when it comes to shooting..