I have a new article up at Shooting Illustrated.Com, this time on selecting a polymer pistol for competition. I have actually run that gamut of polymer pistols, my first competition tupperware was a Glock 24 which was awesome but not legal for IDPA. My next plastic was a Springfield XD Tactical in .40, followed by an XDM in 9mm. This year I’ve shot over 5,000 rounds through Ruger’s SR9c platform and another 1500+ through the SR40, and I’m up to 529 rounds through S&W M&P Pro Series in .40. I’m not sure how it happened, but for a guy that established his competition reputation on a foundation of revolvers, I sure have shot a lot of combat tupperware.
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Stupid question: Why wasn’t (isn’t?) the Glock 24 legal for IDPA?
Freiheit-the barrel makes it too long to fit in The Box.
Caleb-Is there any particular reason you didn’t go to the 34 or 35, or did it just not happen that way?
Haji is correct, the barrel is too long for IDPA. I started with the 24 because I got a screamin’ good deal on a used one, then I realized I couldn’t play IDPA with it, so I got a similar good deal on the XD.
What was the factor in changing of guns? I understand if one doesn’t meet the rules, but what has led to the various guns? I am all for owning different guns, but I would think that if one works well, why change? I am looking a getting a 9mm and was wondering why you changed.