Help with IDPA Divisions

[NewGuy1911]

"So, I wouldn't allow a Sig or Beretta to start in SA mode in the holster, but I would a DA/SA CZ-type model that does have the cocked-and-locked safety on the gun."

I'm jumping in with the CZ 75 Compact, may start at the bottom but I "will have fun".

[HighLander51]

We just had our yearly Classifier Match yesterday and several people classified in SSP, ESP and CDP at the same time by shooting the match with a .45ACP chambered H&P USP, SIG 220, M&P45 or Springfield XD...I guess someone could have used a Glock, but I didn't see one

Yea, when I was active in IDPA like more than 10 years ago, I used to shoot my G21 in SSP and in CDP downloaded to 8 rounds but kicked up to the major power floor.

[Corpral_Agarn]

I guess I just like doing things the hard way, 3 dot sights & a combat sight picture on a 42oz Stainless Sig 226. Nothing feels better to me, there is no disadvantage to the DA/SA in my opinion. Knowing your gun and your skills with make the difference.

What division do you do IDPA? I have the same pistol and love shooting it, but I thought that it's weight puts it in a different division?
Thanks,

[obscura101]

I hope they change the rules one of these days to let you at least cock the hammer for the first shot. Same way you take an extra step to disengage the safety on SAO gun.

[reckoner]

I hope they change the rules one of these days to let you at least cock the hammer for the first shot. Same way you take an extra step to disengage the safety on SAO gun.

I don't think there's a rule against cocking the hammer after drawing. I could be wrong though. I've definitely done it at local matches when I was shooting my Beretta and the first shot was pretty far away.

[sjm9877]

The rule is the gun must start with the hammer down. It does not say the first shot must be fired in DA. I have cocked the hammer during the draw on a few stages. Usually on a limited vickers stage where there is a precision first shot. Other than that practicing the DA trigger pull makes a big difference.

Coporal_Agarn

The P226 stainless in now allowed in SSP. The new rule book changed the weight limit.

[Gryff]

I hope they change the rules one of these days to let you at least cock the hammer for the first shot. Same way you take an extra step to disengage the safety on SAO gun.

I don't think there's a rule against cocking the hammer after drawing. I could be wrong though. I've definitely done it at local matches when I was shooting my Beretta and the first shot was pretty far away.

The rule is the gun must start with the hammer down. It does not say the first shot must be fired in DA. I have cocked the hammer during the draw on a few stages. Usually on a limited vickers stage where there is a precision first shot. Other than that practicing the DA trigger pull makes a big difference..

That is correct. There is no prohibition against cocking the hammer manually after you draw the gun from the holster. But if you are going to run a DA/SA gun in the sport, you are better off just learning to manage the initial DA trigger pull.

[Corpral_Agarn]

Coporal_Agarn

The P226 stainless in now allowed in SSP. The new rule book changed the weight limit.

Thanks sjm9877.
My first match is on Sunday, and I will be shooting my P239 but I will be shooting the 226 next time.

[sjm9877]

^^^^
Good luck in your first match.

Gridley??

[Corpral_Agarn]

^^^^
Good luck in your first match.

Gridley??

Thanks! and yes, its in Gridley. Should be an interesting experience.
Have you shot there? anything i should know about?

[sjm9877]

^^

I have not been there yet. I get to the Sac valley monthly match most if the time.

The best advice I can give for your first match is. Relax and have fun. Make your shots & don't worry about how fast your going.

[obscura101]

That is correct. There is no prohibition against cocking the hammer manually after you draw the gun from the holster. But if you are going to run a DA/SA gun in the sport, you are better off just learning to manage the initial DA trigger pull.

Got it. I haven't run my sig yet. Now I know!

[9mmepiphany]

Thanks! and yes, its in Gridley. Should be an interesting experience.
Have you shot there? anything i should know about?

Don't "airgun", they are a bit picky about it

[Gryff]

Don't "airgun", they are a bit picky about it

Well, there is a rule specifically prohibiting it...

[Corpral_Agarn]

^^

I have not been there yet. I get to the Sac valley monthly match most if the time.

The best advice I can give for your first match is. Relax and have fun. Make your shots & don't worry about how fast your going.

Thanks.
Yeah, I figure the first go out i will be pretty darn slow. Gonna try to focus on making decent shots and smooth (if slow) reloads. Because my 239 only holds 8 rounds I will be forced to reload 3 times no matter what.

BTW what is "airgun"-ing? is that where you point your gun like you would shoot but don't intend to fire? Freaks people out (understandably so!)