[yngestwd]

hey yall, i am a novice uspsa shooter that just had my first match last weekend. i am hooked! i used my buddys glock to start out which worked pretty well. anyway i would like to ask seasoned shooters on what is the best (cost conscious) pistol that i can shoot in limited. for thoughs of you who are wondering i believe i placed 7th of about 30. let me know what you think!

[Shawn Knight]

I don't see why you don't get a Glock 35.

This post has been edited by Shawn Knight: 30 September 2009 - 05:03 PM

[yngestwd]

yea thats what i was shooting and glocks were in high numbers, but i would still like another option

[dand38s]

The best advice I received many years ago was "look at the equipment that the top shooters in the sport use". Sponsor or not, if the equipment does not work they would not be shooting it or if they did, they would probably not be one of the top shooters.

[AR Gunner]

If you don't already own a gun that can be used in limited, I suggest a Glock 35, too. It is easy to use and will cost less to start up and run that other guns. You will find that ammunition will be your biggest expense. Welcome to the sport and best of luck to you.

[Shawn Knight]

Another alternative is a Tangfolio. They can cost slightly less the the 2011 gun before upgrades.

Glocks are just plain cheap though.

If I had things to do all over again......

[yngestwd]

aight den thanks

[AR Gunner]

yngestwd, on Sep 30 2009, 04:55 PM, said:

hey yall, i am a novice uspsa shooter that just had my first match last weekend. i am hooked! i used my buddys glock to start out which worked pretty well. anyway i would like to ask seasoned shooters on what is the best (cost conscious) pistol that i can shoot in limited. for thoughs of you who are wondering i believe i placed 7th of about 30. let me know what you think!

Looking again at your post, I note you asked for opinions on the "best" gun, which is a very subjective term, and you want your gun purchase to be "cost conscious." You will have to decide what is best for you within your budget. I suggest you handle and shoot as many guns as you can before making a decision. I have an STI and a Glock for limited, and I'm keeping them both.

[fortyfiveshooter]

How do you want to spend?
Do you want a custom built STI or SVi gun, do you want to spend
$2k on the gun and another $500 on mags, $150 on holster, and $100 on mag pouches?

Would you be ok with a good used gun?

What is your experience level? ever shoot anything else?

[yngestwd]

fortyfiveshooter, on Sep 30 2009, 06:21 PM, said:

How do you want to spend?
Do you want a custom built STI or SVi gun, do you want to spend
$2k on the gun and another $500 on mags, $150 on holster, and $100 on mag pouches?

Would you be ok with a good used gun?

What is your experience level? ever shoot anything else?

wow! no sir, imma a newly wed! haha eventually, i will spend that kind of money just not right now. and yes i would be more than ok with a used gun. my experience level is beginner in uspsa shooting. i am not ignorant in the handling or operating of firearms since i have been shooting since before the age of 10. i am flexable because of my buget and i understand that i may be limited. i just enjoy shooting so much that i am willing to shoot with whatever i can get my hands on even if that means shooting something other than limited. i may have a connection with a glock dealer who sells used glocks that the military uses. it may be a winner!

[Al Capizzo]

For cost conscious shooting you can't beat a 1) Glock or 2) EAA/Witness gun. They are quite different configurations though, so you might want to try and handle and shoot a Witness pistol before going that route.
Check out henningshootsguns.com or Henning's connection on this site - http://www.brianenos...p?showforum=159 , for info on these guns.
Welcome to the sport and to the Enos board!

[GrumpyOne]

Shoot, I opened this thread thinking he meant a "comp" gun, not a competition gun!

[jar]

yngestwd, on Oct 1 2009, 09:00 PM, said:

i just enjoy shooting so much that i am willing to shoot with whatever i can get my hands on even if that means shooting something other than limited.

Do you reload? If not, a Glock 34 in Production would be the way to go. Factory ammo in 9mm is much cheaper than 40.

[Ray_Z]

+1 on what jar said. You said you're new to practical pistol and need to buy a gun. I would suggest a G34. Then shoot production for a couple of years. 9mm gives you much less recoil, letting you concentrate more on your technique. The 10 round limitation makes you concentrate more on your reloads. And since you have a new lady in your life you can concentrate less cash to ammo and gear. A $20 fobus holster and a couple of mag holders is all the gear you'll need. I'd have at least 4 mags. So you need another $60 for them.

Let's do the math. If you're going to compete in limited you really need a good hi cap full sized, full weight gun like the STI Edge. So let's see,,,,

STI Edge in 40 s&w $2000
6 mags 500
Holster 125
Belt and mag holders 200
case of ammo 300
Total $3125

G-34 $600
2 extra mags 60
Holster 20
mag holders 25
case of ammo 200
Total $905
If you're smart, you'll take the extra money that you just saved and get that new lady involved in the sport too. That way instead of catching flack for going out with the boys on weekends, she'll be going with you instead of being stuck at home.

This post has been edited by Ray_Z: 10 October 2009 - 08:03 PM

[Glockcomma]

If you start out with a Glock no matter if it's a g34 or g17 for Production or a g35 for Limited and decide to move on to something else you stand a pretty good chance of getting your money out of it. Glocks hold their resale and usually sell pretty fast.

[1bigshooter]

I would suggest you look at setting yourself up for PRODUCTION Division, rather than Limited to get started.
You will get a better idea of how you are progressing, as you will be shooting against similar equipment.
Yes, there are some folks who can be competitive in Limited with a stock Glock, but not very many.

Also - the advice above to shoot many different guns (as many as you can get your hands on) is really good advice. Don't limit yourself to the Glock. Yes, they are a good piece, but they don't fit everyone well, or point well for everyone.

Look at the Springfield XD, the Smith & Wesson M&P, the CZ SP-01, even the Para Ordnance LDA - shoot everything you can find!

Production is a great place to start, and decide from there where you want to go (if anywhere....)

Welcome to the sport - ENJOY!