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Harold I can't tell you how great it is to have a mentor this close, I have tons of questions. Cya tomorrow.

Bart thanks, I bought all there was locally but I have 2 ordered so I will have 5 as advised, don't think I will be sleeping much..))

Well I thought I would check back in with everybody and let you know what I ended up doing. I got this S&W Model 59 from the original owner. Before I bought it I had a pistol smith look it over first and he said it was as good as new and didn't appear to be shot much (what ever that meant). Any way I gave $370 for it with 2 mags and bought a 3rd 10 rnd mag for $39.00 locally. I also picked up at holster (Front Line belt slide) and a dual mag holder (Fobus) and 250 rnds of Remington UMC 115gr. bullets. The pistol feels great in my hand and has a fantastic trigger pull. Very smooth but could use an overtravel adjustment. I shot 50 rounds through it at the range w/o any problems. I need to add something to the front sights so I can see them in lower lighting conditions as I had a heck of a time seeing the front sight. It's all black. Sunday will be my first match (USPSA) wish me luck . Any way here it is: Thanks again everone!

Harmon is this done by shooting at a single target or multiple. I ask because I have been practicing with my 22 pistol at 21 feet with 4 targets....2 shots at each. I don't own a timer yet but I did video tape so I suppose I could guess...however I am sure I am over 2 seconds

There's nothing wrong with a Springer Mil-Spec, but for a similar amount of money an STI Spartan is a better buy for someone looking to shoot USPSA on a budget. It's already got most everything done to it you'd eventually do to the Springfield....fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, high-rise beavertail etc. About the only two things it doesn't have are ambi-safeties and a magwell. I'd give Chuck a call at Shooter's Connection or the folks at Dawson Precision (both forum sponsors) and see if they have any in stock...I'd expect a touch under $600 from either (Dawson lists them for $594). I would have to go through a gun broker or somthing correct? I wonder how much mark up they would want.

CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I watched this board from work but couldn't reply to anything....that was a good buy.

Richard, after watching the match yesterday in Williamston I know the 2 mags won't cut it. Right now I am looking at this pistol locally http://m1911.org/prodte30.htm mags are cheap plus other parts are cheap and are readily available

H, thanks I got back to this thread too late. Looks like they are all gone. To bad for me....

baerburtchell, your right I am very good advise here and am looking forward to watching tomorrow's match at CCRC. Thanks, Bob

MLM you know I was getting confused between the acronyms thanks for the heads up. I am reading everything I can and trying to keep it all straight..)))) Thanks, bob

Gman, thanks for the opinion and you are probably right about the mainstream and I am weighing that on my decision. I do have one question though about the need for 5 mags. Is that because the mag for the S&W 935 is a low rnd count mag? Would I need less mags if I bought the Ruger SR9 that has an 18 rnd mag? Thanks, Bob

Hi Richard, your right about the humor, I was reading some of it the other night and was laughing to myself and my wife wonder what to heck I was doing. I would love to check out practice nights but the range is 45 miles from my home and the price of gas has gone out of sight here. I did set up a 21 foot range on my property and plan to practice there when I can. Once I get it set up I will post some pics..nothing fancy but I have a good berm already to start with. Thanks, Bob

Hi all, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks now and joined the forum several days ago. My name is Bob and I live in the Mid Michigan area. I am going to the CCRC club in Williamston Mi this Saturday to watch a IPDA match and see if I can get a feel for the equipment needed. I think they have a IPSC match a few weeks later and will watch that one also. The only pistol I have at the moment is a recently purchased Ruger MKIII. I wanted something cheap to shoot and this fit the ticket. I shot a MKII years ago when I was on a leage shooting bullseye. For IDPA and IPSC competition I am looking at a pristine condition SW model 935 with the original box, paperwork, and 2 mags. I googled this model and found I can readily get parts for what appears to me to be a cheap price. Looks like extra mags will cost around $30.00 ea. I am also looking at a Ruger SR9 that felt really good in my hands but I wouldn't be able to shoot until Ruger has completed the recall. I am on a pretty tight budget and will still need to pay the joining fees, buy a holster, extra mags and holder for the mags so I have to stay in the sub $500.00 for the gun purchase. Any input you may have about these two choices or another model that is in this price range would be geatly appreciated. I have watched a lot of videos on U tube and some posted on this board and all of them have been very helpful. Also this link: http://www.craigcentral.com/idpaipsc.asp helped to clarify some of the difference's there are between the two games. In addition I have downloaded the IPSC competition rules pdf and have read through this. Seems like a lot to remember but I suppose it is like anything else, just take it slow and easy and I will get there. I am 54 and not in to bad of shape so I am hoping I will be able to handle the physical part of the competition. Thanks for letting me take up some up some of your time and I look forward to reading more on the forum. Bob