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Jeff XD · 02-12-2008, 08:26 AM

Tonight I will attend my first IDPA competition. I plan on bringing my XD 40 service and accessories (holster, mags, mag holster, ear muffs and glasses). For now I just have the holster that came with the XD, eventually I will upgrade but for now I just want to see if I like IDPA.

I have read through the rules for IDPA and have a basic understanding of them. Is there anything I should bring that I did not list above? I know the most important thing is to remember the 4 safety rules, but is there any other infomation that anybody wants to pass along?

I will try to post my experience of IDPA tomorrow.

**R Dub** · 02-12-2008, 06:11 PM

Ammo...and have fun!!

**Old School** · 02-12-2008, 06:18 PM

If I can make two suggestions.

1. Go at your own pace. Don't feel like you need to shoot fast because someone else shot fast. The name of the game is accuracy and every point you drop is 1/2 second. Get your hits.

2. That "buzzer" is just telling you to start shooting. It is not telling you to run, nor is it telling you to to remove any/all logic from your mind or to shoot any/all motor skills from your butt.

In the end, have fun. It is about fun and nothing more.

OS

Lab_guy · 02-12-2008, 08:20 PM

Here is the advice I give to anyone new shooter to the line. First make sure you really understand the course of fire if not ask questions. Let the RSO know you are a new shooter and they will help you out a ton. Then follow the directions. Most importantly shoot safely, shoot calmly, remember accuracy counts and the speed will come with time and practice.

B Glover · 02-13-2008, 04:52 PM

I must warn you though you might find it addictive. I watched a match then went back and shot the next weekend and have been to every match I can make since then.

.40-.45 · 02-13-2008, 06:02 PM

dnt forget a coat or something for concealmant

DNM · 02-14-2008, 12:56 AM

How'd it go? I'm curious.

tomfoolery · 02-14-2008, 01:01 AM

also curious to see how it went. are you hooked?

Jeff XD · 02-14-2008, 06:55 AM

I had a great time at the meet. I did ok for my first time, one failure to nuetralize (last target of the night). Was definitely able to identify areas I had trouble with, ex 20-25 yd shots, accuring sight picture after drawing, and tactical reloads. Still not sure why they make us retain the magazine, but those are the rules. Maybe 25% of the people did not have their guns/magazines covered with a jacket or something.

I will definitely be going back, but first I will be working on the previously mentioned problem areas. One question is I have, how do you accure your sight picture after drawing? Do you bring the gun up to your chest then extend your arms or just swing your arms up and line the sights up at arms length? I will probably be shooting lots of imaginary holes in the tv this weekend.

GaryXD · 02-14-2008, 07:21 AM

You retain the magazine because in a real life shootout you may need those extra rounds.

02-12-2008, 08:26 AM	#1
Jeff XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 174	IDPA newbie Tonight I will attend my first IDPA competition. I plan on bringing my XD 40 service and accessories (holster, mags, mag holster, ear muffs and glasses). For now I just have the holster that came with the XD, eventually I will upgrade but for now I just want to see if I like IDPA. I have read through the rules for IDPA and have a basic understanding of them. Is there anything I should bring that I did not list above? I know the most important thing is to remember the 4 safety rules, but is there any other infomation that anybody wants to pass along? I will try to post my experience of IDPA tomorrow. __________________ XD40 Service Remington 870 Browning Buckmark

02-12-2008, 06:11 PM	#2
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,539 Blog Entries: 1	Ammo...and have fun!! __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

02-12-2008, 06:18 PM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,491	If I can make two suggestions. 1. Go at your own pace. Don't feel like you need to shoot fast because someone else shot fast. The name of the game is accuracy and every point you drop is 1/2 second. Get your hits. 2. That "buzzer" is just telling you to start shooting. It is not telling you to run, nor is it telling you to to remove any/all logic from your mind or to shoot any/all motor skills from your butt. In the end, have fun. It is about fun and nothing more. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
Lab_guy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 103	Here is the advice I give to anyone new shooter to the line. First make sure you really understand the course of fire if not ask questions. Let the RSO know you are a new shooter and they will help you out a ton. Then follow the directions. Most importantly shoot safely, shoot calmly, remember accuracy counts and the speed will come with time and practice. __________________ "Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn." Sig P226 Sig P229 Sig P239 XD 45c XD 9 Browning buckmark

02-14-2008, 12:56 AM	#7
DNM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,377	How'd it go? I'm curious. __________________ "As I walk down the valley of the Shadow of Death I have no fear because I am the meanest motherfu**er in the whole valley" - General George S. Patton

02-13-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
B Glover XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45	I must warn you though you might find it addictive. I watched a match then went back and shot the next weekend and have been to every match I can make since then.

02-13-2008, 06:02 PM	#6
.40-.45 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 655	dnt forget a coat or something for concealmant

02-14-2008, 01:01 AM	#8
tomfoolery XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,857	also curious to see how it went. are you hooked? __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

02-14-2008, 06:55 AM	#9
Jeff XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 174	I had a great time at the meet. I did ok for my first time, one failure to nuetralize (last target of the night). Was definitely able to identify areas I had trouble with, ex 20-25 yd shots, accuring sight picture after drawing, and tactical reloads. Still not sure why they make us retain the magazine, but those are the rules. Maybe 25% of the people did not have their guns/magazines covered with a jacket or something. I will definitely be going back, but first I will be working on the previously mentioned problem areas. One question is I have, how do you accure your sight picture after drawing? Do you bring the gun up to your chest then extend your arms or just swing your arms up and line the sights up at arms length? I will probably be shooting lots of imaginary holes in the tv this weekend. __________________ XD40 Service Remington 870 Browning Buckmark

02-14-2008, 07:21 AM	#10
GaryXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Corvette City Posts: 147	You retain the magazine because in a real life shootout you may need those extra rounds.

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