Glock 23 / USPSA

[rvb]

show up and shoot. all you need is a safe belt holster and 4-5 mags.
worry about gear after you've tried it and figured out what you need based on what you want to get out of it.

-rvb

[Rob377]

Originally Posted by HICKMAN

A G23 would work just fine. That's what I started with until I moved to the 9mm Glocks because ammo for the .40 was getting rare. I've seen a couple of guys who shoot USPSA/IDPA with the G19/23 models.

I'd recommend a Storm Lake barrel over the Lone Wolf. Since you are using this as a carry gun, you might look at the Straight 8 night sites, as they are pretty good for carry and competition.

You can also look into a 3.5 connector or check out a Vanek trigger if you want a smoother pull.

+1 on the Straight 8 sights. I love 'em.

Glock triggers are really easy to work on and get to your liking. The Ghost rocket is a 3.5 connector with an overtravel stop. Easily the best $25 you can spend on the Glock trigger for competition use. Add that to polishing up the connector and trigger bar with a dremel and some Flitz and it ends up pretty darn nice.

If you want to get really adventurous, there are some other tricks out there that I can walk you through in order to get a trigger that's almost tuned 1911 sweet. But if defense use is your primary purpose, than most of this stuff will be unnecessary.

Also, +1 on the aftermarket barrels not really gaining any accuracy (unless you drop some serious coin on a Barsto barrel and have it hand fitted) The drop in ones from KKM/Lone Wolf/Storm Lake aren't going to much if anything for mechanical accuracy in my experience.

If you reload, however, they're a good idea. First, because you can shoot lead. And second, and more importantly in my opinion, the chambers tend to be better fitting with more support, particularly in 40. This'll give your brass a much longer lifespan.

I think the idea of competing with the gun you actually carry is a great idea overall, and more true to what practical pistol was supposed to be about.

[HICKMAN]

Originally Posted by Rob377

I think the idea of competing with the gun you actually carry is a great idea overall, and more true to what practical pistol was supposed to be about.

Yeah, I was the same way.... then had to get a G34

[Rob377]

Originally Posted by HICKMAN

Yeah, I was the same way.... then had to get a G34

Denzel carried a G34 concealed in "Man on Fire"


I've kicked around the idea of carrying one.


Dimensionally speaking, a G34/35 isn't too far off from a Gov't 1911

Pistol Height length width
Glock 34 5.43 8.15 1.18
1911 5.25 8.7 1.28

put a .25" magwell on the 1911, and there ya go.

[HICKMAN]

True... I already have a super-tuck I can use for it


I just like my PF-9 this time of the year

[slow1911s]

Show up and shoot it as is. If you ever decide you want to get more serious and that your equipment is holding you back, then upgrade at that time. K.I.S.S.

[joekoug]

Thanks for your responses folks. SC_Shooter - I'm going to pm you some more questions later if ya don't mind after work.

[Buckaroo]

I have shot IDPA and USPSA and Steel Matches with G27s and M&P compacts. The worst thing about it is being teased about shooting "half a gun."

I have a shoot what you carry mentality but many do not. If in time you decide want to be really competitive you may want to get a full size gun (maybe a 9mm for faster follow-up shots).

I say go for it and if and when you need/want a better platform then you will have experience on your side.

Buckaroo

[bft161]

In my limited experience i find that using a glock 17 or 19 is the way to go. I also understand the point of wanting to practice with the gun you carry but if thats the case then you should not be altering the gun with a different barrel.