Anyone running/have ran a walther q5 match sf? Where did you find a good holster? I see a lot for the pdp but I don’t believe its the same design. TIA

Seeing questions asked similar to the one I had the other day, but the mods deleted my post. Wondering if anyone else has had any similar experiences here? That doesn't seem like a productive way of getting new people into shooting sports.

Hey I’m just starting out with competition shooting but I have past experience shooting in general. What would be a good holster for a 19x?

https://reddit.com/link/1gwjqq2/video/cxjehbesaa2e1/player

Shot my first competition November 2023 and made a mashup of the first few matches vs current. Still have a very long way to go, but made a ton of progress in the first year.

PSA for brand new shooters: I think this is a decent representation of what is very attainable in a year. While some make M within a year (my hats off to you), the majority wind up middle of the pack B class (like me). I am nothing special and have never considered myself a good or gifted shooter. This past year, I shot 1-2 matches a month, dry fired 15-30min 4-5 times a week, and always tried (and still do) to squad with M/GMs to learn their wizardry.

I started shooting all together back in March of 2023, started competing in May of this year. This is my 12th match overall. I wound up 28/51 overall, 16/27 carry optics. 10 alpha, 8 charlie, 3 delta.

Pretty happy with my mid-pack results so far. I'm practicing most every day with dry fire and hope to continue improving.

video

Match #12

And some other competitions. What are these optics ? and what benefits do they have over your usual red dots used in USPSA ?

The only one i can find the details of is a Ultradot Matchdot II and it seems to be pretty old

What's the recommended competition Holster setup for appendix carry / starting concealed?

Go with a sidecar type holster like Tier-1 Concealed Axis Elite and separate mag pouches on the belt?

Or go with a standard AIWB holster separate mag pouches on the belt?

View Poll

I'm planning on signing up for some local matches coming up; USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge.

I've never done any competition shooting before.

I have a P226 w/ some trigger mods, and a stock Glock 19, both with red dots. I have ~5,000 rounds through each of them and love them both. I'm leaning towards the G19 and then maybe getting a G47, but I thought the weight of the P226 may be beneficial.

I need to get a competition style holster, belt and mag pouches.

Which one do you all recommend to go with?

Thanks

Added a pic for good measure:

https://preview.redd.it/mpbl0nza732e1.jpg?width=2646&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4cdc4c83133a3753a59c9529345725f6097e071

Can someone tell me and back it up with the rule that allows/disallows the use of magnet magazine pouches in the IPSC rule book? Thanks in advance

I outgrew my current range bag;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q9KWT2S?

As well as the savior pistol, and double pistol bags. They’re too small for my purposes.

Yet I haven’t reached the point where this savior bag is justifiable. It says it’s for 3 pistols but it’s enormous.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVX76S4V?

I’m looking for something in between. Any recommendations?

For context, this is what I currently carry in my bag;

2 guns (duty and compact)

10 mags

Over ear protection

In the ear Bluetooth protection

Eye protection

1 savior ammo pouch, fits 800x 9mm loose rounds (I dump my ammo boxes in it to save space)

Multi tool

Pouch with optics related stuff( hex key, batteries, 9mm laser cartridge for zeroing)

Handheld light

Insta 360

Dry grip spray

Mosquito repellent spray

Gloves

Target pasters roll

4” splatter adhesive sighting target roll

Bunch of disposable earplugs

Bunch of optic/glasses wet wipes

And this is what I want to add but can’t fit into my existing bag;

IFAK

OWB holster

I'm 20 years old from VA, and have about 10 matches under my belt. Everything from USPSA, PCSL, to NVG 2 gun. I have never shot a match in MD, but theres a run of great matches in Maryland on the Nov 26 Sanners IDPA, Nov 27th Thurmont Steel, and Nov 29th AAFG GPA. I am looking to compete in em with my handgun, but it seems like there are some strange rules about shooting pistols at Maryland ranges if you aren't 21. I've been turned away from a USPSA classifier in PA before because of a restriction on 18-20 year olds with pistols at that range. Im curious if anyone has had a similar issue in Maryland before?

Edit: TLDR Maryland hates 18-20 year olds, hahaha

Time for my annual "Is it possible to get a competitive trigger in the Ruger PC9 that is reliable enough for Steel Challenge?" I've tried the now discontinued Volquartsen hammer kit and... I can see why it was halted. Let's just say it would fail spectacularly. I have a complete (NIB) complete Volquartsen trigger group - but given they are discontinued too, and likely made from the same parts, and I'm guessing what the results will be. I've sort of been keeping new considering selling it. The VQ folks are not dumb and did not stop producing it because it was a stunning success.

Any suggestions on something that will work? Steel Challenge guns have to be 100% (or as close to as possible) reliable. With a stock 5.5-6.5Lb trigger I just don't see the PC being competitive, but I really, really wish it could be! (It is a fine rifle to shoot!). I am not dropping the coin required for an MPX or a JP and am not going to subject myself to a an AR style PCC, so if the Ruger can't be made to run at least a little better I'm going to have to sell it. Hmmm, there had been a guy running a Keltec in USPSA PCC...Hmmm

Thanks for any advice!

Probably a stupid question, but my local range hosts an IDPA match once a month and I want to get into competitive shooting. I have never shot in a match but am a relatively experienced range shooter. I am not a sharpshooter by any means but I trust myself enough to be safe in match conditions. Doubtful I finish better than last.

They also have a "Skills and Drills" on another night per month. I'll contact them about what this class/night is all about.

My question - is a IDPA match something I should show up and spectate at one before entering? Or just jump in (after reading and following the rules/requirements)?

Hey everyone,

I recently felt in love shooting with air rifle, specifically an olimpic one, and I really want to do it at a competitive level.

That being said, I'm in the looks of sport gear that may last for a while as my budget is my kinda tight

Looking for brands like champions choice seem good lasting while I get better at the sport and I can improve the gear, but would like to know if you have suggestions on good budget gear

I have a Walther LG400 so I don't think on getting a new rifle anytime soon, but I've been shooting without gear for sometime, and after trying a Jacket my aim improved a lot, but well, paying $2K-3K for it is a bit nuts at this time

Thanks in advance for your responses

I'm looking for a long range shooting range in mid-missouri.

Hello all.

I'm based in the UK, and essentially me and my friends have a small Airsoft range at some land.

I like the idea of setting up an IPSC style shooting range.

Does anyone know of any good shot timer apps that will work with Airsoft guns?

Any ideas on what type of targets and scenarios I should play?

Any and all help appreciated!

I want to get into USPSA multi-gun, specifically the modified provisional division. In that division, you can have a single optic on your rifle. I plan to get an LPVO for my AR and have been looking at a knock-off scope switch that goes for a bit under $100 which people say is comparable to the original $700 one from Antimatter Industries. My question is, does anyone here have experience using a scope switch in 3-Gun? Was it useful or did you end up forgoing it in favor of something simpler like a throw lever?

I’ve been shooting uspsa for about 1.5 years with serious dedication, for me at least (1-2 matches a week and a group practice), and feel like I have something? to show for it?

This isn’t necessarily about just making the next letter up but I feel like it tells the story of my shooting pretty easily.

The grind from B to A in CO felt like I was forever stuck B class until I just kinda got there. It felt like I had arrived at a new ability level and could now articulate technique and mindset ideas that helped me that I couldn’t even think to name beforehand, or had failed to understand. I started shooting LO with a Glock (as opposed to shadow2) for fun and made A in my first 4 and I felt like oh shit I guess I’m just locked in now… M then GM here I come 😎. That was a few months ago I feel like I just stagnated. I either shoot like shit (time is great but hits are ass) or blow it out of the park, but regardless it feels the same when I’m shooting. Like I can’t tell if I am performing to the best of my abilities when I do great or if I’m just getting lucky and my real ability level is when I whiff?

Not sure what I’m asking but if anyone has been here how do you get past it? Is there another AHA moment? I could very well be at the peak of my ability and I guess that’s it 🥲

Now that I type this out and reread it it’s kind of a long woe-is-me ramble. If any of you have been stuck where I’m at I’d love to hear some advice or stories on how you got that coveted GM next to your name 🤓 or just tell me to suck it up train harder 😂

I have the trigger on my Gen 3 G22 (converted to shoot 9mm) in a really good place. The only thing I’d like to add now is a flat face trigger shoe Any recommendations would be appreciated .

I know, I know… the XC is not enough gun for Open division but I have one and want to run it. I did IDPA this weekend w it and it was fun but really want to do USPSA. I suck w my Shadow 2 on DA and weight. I’ll keep practicing but right now, I need to know any recommendation on open division type holsters for my XC. Thanks!

Many dropshippers are selling the pdp match steel frame 5” for $1500. With walther’s promo for the free c&h optic w/ purchase of a new OR pistol, is this probably the cheapest way to get a CO setup that I will never grow out of?

Hey all. Fairly new to competition shooting (USPSA B-class trash), so still figuring out my setup. I was looking at upgrading my PDP to one of the steel frame match versions, which made me think I should buy it before the new tariffs kick in. Which then got me thinking about what else I should stock up on.

With both the house and the senate, I figure Trump isn't going to waste any time getting them in place. So I assume they will be effective by second quarter of next year. The 10 to 20 percent on all imports will hurt - that German manufactured PDP steel frame is going to be $150 to $300 more if I don't buy it now, but the 60% on Chinese imports seem like it will be a bigger issue. Optics are going to get stupid expensive. Thinking of buying a couple of 507 Comps and just stashing them in the safe.

Anything else I'm missing? Holsters/belts, etc might see a small bump in price as I'm sure the raw materials come out China, but probably not a huge difference.

Ammo? I'm assuming all the non-US stuff will get maybe 10 or 20 percent more expensive, so the US manufacturers won't have as much competition to keep to their prices low.

And please no politics in the replies. Implementing tariffs is a large part of our elected government's platform. If you don't like, you can vote for someone else in 4 years.

Has anyone experienced challenges these optics. I already had one replaced by vortex but my second one is have the same issue as the first.

After I take a shot the dot shuts off very temporarily almost like a long blink. So if I double tap, or running a match it’s extremely distracting.

Thanks for the insight!