Pistol for IDPA

[sdsmith0322]

So from what I'm reading the Para 1911 14-45 Long Slide Limited(9mm) is a no go for IDPA? If I'm wrong or if someone knows better let me know. Thanks.
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[sdsmith0322]

Never mind I found the rules, it wont work for IDPA

 

[double_r76]

What division are you wanting to shoot in? All the Para 14.45 guns are .45 ACP caliber. If you want a 9mm, then you have to look at the 18.9 guns.

If you are looking for a 1911-style gun, Para used to make a 18.9 model using their LDA action, which is double action only so should be legal for SSP.

Para also currently make the 18.9 Limited in traditional single action that should be legal in ESP. If I was looking for a 1911 for ESP, my first choice would be the single-stack STI Spartan in 9mm using the Wilson Combat 10-round mags. STI International - The STI

But that's just speculation since I'm actually using a Glock 34 for SSP, and will eventually make a couple changes and move to ESP.

Good luck!
-Randy

 

[Lmccrock]

The long slide model probably will not fit in the IDPA box. The long slide is ok in USPSA, but not IDPA.

 

[SC-Texas]

Glock 34 FTW:

 

[PopsXD9sc]

I'm currently running a PT1911 in CDP, XDm40 (downloaded to 140 PF) in ESP, sometimes a Spartan 9mm in ESP, and getting an M&P 9 Pro for SSP. What gun you get depends on what division you want to classify in and what you shoot the best. Good luck in finding the one that fits your needs.

 

[leonidas]

Glock 34 FTW:

I've been debabting for two years now on whether or not to start doing the IDPA thing and this video really gets me itchin'. Was the video shot in TX and is that you SC-Texas? I've never taken the chance to actually see what types of drills (for lack of a better discription) the IDPA does.

 

[Randman]

It's a lot of fun to do..It's a game, so remember that.. I am getting an XDm9 just for IDPA, well, and cause I want one LOL..

 

[Rum Runner]

is that you SC-Texas?

Dunno...I dont see the Cigar, so I can't be sure.

Yeah that's him at like 2:50.

You should check this site out.

http://www.ccidpa.org/

Its local to us. I have been considering dropping by during a course of fire to check it out.

 

[leonidas]

Dunno...I dont see the Cigar, so I can't be sure.

Yeah that's him at like 2:50.

You should check this site out.

http://www.ccidpa.org/

Its local to us. I have been considering dropping by during a course of fire to check it out.

We should set up a time to car pool or at least meet up to check it out. I keep saying I'm going to do it, but life manages to get in the way.