DarthRevan
NES Member
Let's say I was crazy enough to consider a five shot j frame in IDPA, is that just in the Revolver class or would that be competitive in BUG?
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Let's say I was crazy enough to consider a five shot j frame in IDPA, is that just in the Revolver class or would that be competitive in BUG?
So no bonus points for running a stock GP100 vs one that's had work done?I shot a revolver in IDPA for about a year. A J-frame would not in any way be competitive in the revolver class. 5 shots and a short barrel would kill you.
If you want to compete in the revolver class, get a 4" S&W Model 66 or 686, or a Ruger GP100 Match Champion. Have a gunsmith do a trigger job, bob the hammer, and chamfer the charge holes. Get speedloaders that release by pushing, not twisting, like the Safariland Comp III:
Don't bother with HKS speedloaders for IDPA -- reloading with an HKS speedloader is so slow that you will have to wake up your SO from his nap when finish your run.
So no bonus points for running a stock GP100 vs one that's had work done?
those speed loaders are snazzy!
I might be wrong, but I don't think you need a specific match for it. I think you can just state your division at signup and go.I'd be more apt to shoot a course with my G42 than my M36.
Speaking of, none of the clubs I've been to have ever run a BUG division match as far as I know. Anyone know where these may be held, in the SE MA region? I actually would like to try one with the G42.
I'd be more apt to shoot a course with my G42 than my M36.
Speaking of, none of the clubs I've been to have ever run a BUG division match as far as I know. Anyone know where these may be held, in the SE MA region? I actually would like to try one with the G42.
I'd be more apt to shoot a course with my G42 than my M36.
Speaking of, none of the clubs I've been to have ever run a BUG division match as far as I know. Anyone know where these may be held, in the SE MA region? I actually would like to try one with the G42.
I might be wrong, but I don't think you need a specific match for it. I think you can just state your division at signup and go.
Speaking of, none of the clubs I've been to have ever run a BUG division match as far as I know. Anyone know where these may be held, in the SE MA region? I actually would like to try one with the G42.
The only one that I've ever seen was the national BUG match held at S&W a couple times, but I think that match has been discontinued.
I can't imagine why..... Jerry running a 3" 686 and Mike Seeklander running a 3" 1911.... if IDPA was serious about the BUG Division the rules would have been a little more "focused."
If I had shot that match, I would have brought either a Kahr K9, a 2 1/2" 66, or a Kimber Compact 1911 (if it met the regs), but I'm a gamer.
When it comes to reloading in the revolver class, are you allowed to tilt the barrel to the sky as you're slamming the ejector rod?