New Shooter

[BINFORDTOOLS]

Would like to start shooing at local level.What would be a enter level gun to start with ?I own a G37 and a G26 but have been looking at the G17L.Need a little help getting started,Thanks for the help.

[Bren]

Originally posted by BINFORDTOOLS
Would like to start shooing at local level.What would be a enter level gun to start with ?I own a G37 and a G26 but have been looking at the G17L.Need a little help getting started,Thanks for the help.
Not enough information. WHAT SPORT would you like to start shooting? GSSF? IDPA? USPSA/IPSC? Cowboy Action? Bullseye?

No matter what it is, you probably don't want to start by buying a G17L - I've never seen anybody use one in any kind of match and I've never heard a competition shooter say he wanted one. There are too many better choices, just among Glocks.

If it's IDPA, you could get started with either the Glock 26 or the 37. The 37 would probably be the best. The 17L is not allowed.

If it's USPSA, definitely start with the 37.
The 17L is allowed in some divisions, I think, but isn't the best choice for any.

GSSF, start with the 37 or buy a 17. 17L would put you in competition class(you don't want to be there).

Bullseye and Cowboy? Start buying some non-Glock firearms.

If you want to buy a new Glock for matches, the G34 is very popular in IDPA and USPSA/production, but put you in "competition" class for GSSF matches.

If you really want to buy a new Glock, the good old G17 is about the most versatile competition gun for IDPA, GSSF and USPSA.

[BINFORDTOOLS]

Thanks Bren,After reading your post,I look at the G35 forget the 17L .There is a local club in Reno I'll be giving them a call to get started.They shoot IDPA and USPSA/IPSC this sould be a good place to start.Thanks again for your help.

[chbix]

I recently moved to Reno also and was wondering what club you joined and where they shoot. Also a recommendation on a good store would be appreciated as well.

[BINFORDTOOLS]

Chbix,here is a link to one of the clubs in Reno.http://www.wnpl.org/ Email me and I'll give you a few names.

[chbix]

I actually have already talked to a guy there, and will be going out to the shoot on May 7th to see how it works and if its something I want to get into. Will you be there?

[BINFORDTOOLS]

I'm marking the 7th right now.I'll be driving a green 05 TOWN & COUNTY van.I'm a short fat guy,See you on the 7th