What's the best bone stock pistol for competition shooting and caliber?

[Stagman]

I have never shot in a pistol competition before was thinking about giving it a try one day I don't have a ton of money to invest I was wanting to know what's the best (stock) pistol and caliber to start with? If I like it then I will start thinking about upgrading at that point but I have to take baby steps first don't want to start with a tricked out gun then decide I don't like it.

 

[flyandscuba]

Glock 17L or Glock 24 -- or a Glock 34 or Glock 35 -- depending upon what category you wish to compete in...

 

[wildrider666]

Cowboy action shooting, IDPA, Steel, Three Gun? Lot of different ways to go. What competitions do they shoot at your range or within striking distance?

Is there a minimum power requirement, size limit or other restriction? Read the rules for each: USPSA, IDPA, IPCS, GSSF.

For IDPA and Three gun I ran a SIG229 (.40)for a year. Switched to a G23 that I had and did better. I then bought a G35 and ran that for years. Many prefer the G34 (9mm) due to less recoil/recovery time. Make sure that the model and Gen/Year of what you want to buy is on the approved gun list.

WR

 

[Stagman]

I definitely will use semi auto I was thinking about doing some steel shoots

 

[Stagman]

Would like to use 9mm

 

[Gravity3694]

Frankly speaking, you cant buy skill. If you already have a reputable good full sized handgun use it til you definitely need something better.

 

[SAWMAN]

GREAT price on a Glock 34 on Florida Gun Trader. --- SAWMAN

 

[Stagman]

I have an XD .45acp service model would that be good to start with

 

[GlockGuy]

I'd go with a Glock 34 or 17. You can buy the gun and then do upgrades as your funds permit, there is a whole little magazine you can get full of competetion upgrades for the glock at Glockstore.com I believe is the site. You can get the gun then just add whatever you want and they have a large selection of upgrades sights, recoil rods, springs, mag wells, ect.

 

[Gravity3694]

I have an XD .45acp service model would that be good to start with

That will work. Keep in mind the rules help balance out the playing field as much as possible.

 

[GlockGuy]

or the xdm 5.25 is a great option for Idpa if your into xdm's comes with everything you need right out of the box.

 

[FUPAGUNT]

GREAT price on a Glock 34 on Florida Gun Trader. --- SAWMAN

YEah no kidding. I contacted him last night and was like 10 mins late. Said hes gonna let me know if first buyer backs out

 

[Stagman]

What about a G19 or do I need to go ahead and get the G17 only reason I need to get another carry gun and a 19 would be easier to conceal

 

[Gravity3694]

What about a G19 or do I need to go ahead and get the G17 only reason I need to get another carry gun and a 19 would be easier to conceal

The 19 is the perfect size, it can be concealed or used as a duty weapon. NYPD issues the 19 for this reason.

 

[Stagman]

The 19 is the perfect size, it can be concealed or used as a duty weapon. NYPD issues the 19 for this reason.

So a G19 would be good to start shooting at competitions