Idpa/ipsc: G17 | G21

[sebell]

Hi folks,

I'm planning on getting involved with IDPA and IPSC at the local range (new member there). I'm also planning on purchasing a G17 with which I could participate in those events. Another possibility would be a G21, but I'm not sure if anyone can shoot a .45 as fast as 9x19. I'm not at the skill level yet to accurately compare my performance between the two, so I'm wondering if anyone here shoots IDPA or IPSC with a G21?

Capacity is not a concern in this case, since IDPA for SSP is 10rd mags, and the legal limit here in Canada is 10rds. If nothing else, in my limited experience as a shooter I've found .45 loads to be just a tad more fun!

Thanks!

- Scott

[Andrew Colglazier]

Originally posted by sebell
Hi folks,

I'm planning on getting involved with IDPA and IPSC at the local range (new member there). I'm also planning on purchasing a G17 with which I could participate in those events. Another possibility would be a G21, but I'm not sure if anyone can shoot a .45 as fast as 9x19. I'm not at the skill level yet to accurately compare my performance between the two, so I'm wondering if anyone here shoots IDPA or IPSC with a G21?

Capacity is not a concern in this case, since IDPA for SSP is 10rd mags, and the legal limit here in Canada is 10rds. If nothing else, in my limited experience as a shooter I've found .45 loads to be just a tad more fun!

Thanks!

- Scott

The G17 is an excellant choice for IDPA or USPSA Production. The G21 is a good choice for IDPA CDP. I have used both in both gun games to good effect.

If, however, you want one gun to use in both disciplines to best effect, I recommend the G35, which is the Glock 5" .40.

It can be shot in: IDPA SSP, ESP, USPSA Production, Lim. 10, and Limited.

It is by far the most flexible Glock model for action pistol shooting.
The G22 would also be a good choice, for the same reasons.

Andy C.

[sebell]

Andy,

Thanks for the response. It sounds like there's plenty of approaches to be taken in shooting Glocks competitively! I suppose I could pick a solid starting point (the G17 sounds like a good one) and see where my interests and skills take me in terms of divisions.

I'm gaining more insight into the rationale for owning many Glock models :)

- Scott

[Jim Watson]

To get the most out of a .40 everything gun, you should handload.
Joe D says .40 Minor is softer shooting than 9mm P for IDPA, but factory .40 has substantially more recoil than 9mm.
Cheap .40 factory ammo does not always make Major for IPSC Standard.

If you do not handload, a 9mm will be cheaper to shoot; fine for IDPA and in IPSC Production where everything scores Minor.

[Bren]

Originally posted by sebell
Andy,

Thanks for the response. It sounds like there's plenty of approaches to be taken in shooting Glocks competitively! I suppose I could pick a solid starting point (the G17 sounds like a good one) and see where my interests and skills take me in terms of divisions.

I'm gaining more insight into the rationale for owning many Glock models :)

- Scott
I agree with Andy's comments on the G35, but I agree with your choice to start with a G17 - it's a great multi-purpose gun that you can also use effectively in GSSF competition, where you can then win your G35. The biggest thing is that, starting out, you are going to need to practice a lot. The 17 will let you shoot more, cheaper and it will be slightly easier to shoot as you build skills. After that get the G35 and the 21 (and a 22 and a 26 and a 27 and a 20) - nobody just needs one Glock.