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Thanks guys!

Posted this question after searching with Google. Lots of USPSA confirmations on making weight, but can't find details for the IDPA limit.

IDPA CO division lists a 45oz. max weight for gun plus empty mag. The Q5 SF spec lists weight as 41.5 ozs. empty. Is there an RDS that will make weight on this gun for that division?

My MPX runs like a charm when I feed it bulk commercial ammo like Winchester White Box or Blazer Brass. It does not like my soft 147 competition handloads, and in all honesty, I have no need to feed it softer ammo. Because of the current ammo crisis, I'm trying to create a load that attempts to achieve the reliability of this economy ammo for use in my MPX and my wife's Glocks. I intend to also use it when I do some of my firearms instruction with new shooters. I picked up some 115gr. 9mm Bayou Bullets and worked up a load with Titegroup that seems to provide adequate power/pressure for the MPX. The problem is that the first two rounds didn't feed smoothly and had to be mortared out of the chamber. Both came out with a dent in the nose from feeding. I was able run a few mags worth through the gun successfully after that, but I'm worried that the bullet shape/ogive is not optimum for the gun. When I compared the shape of these to WWB and Blazer Brass, I see that the ogive is sharper on the commercial ammo, so the bullet is longer. Per the reloading references, I am supposed to load mine to 1.1 OAL while the commercial stuff measures out at 1.4. I tried seating the Bayous at 1.4 but they failed the plunk test on a Glock 34 (which is another gun these are intended for). At 1.1 they pass the plunk test in the G34. So, my question is whether anyone knows a coated 115gr. bullet that has a sharper ogive than Bayou's, or what is your recipe if you've loaded coated 115s successfully for your MPX.

I was wondering the same thing. Is the Dawson sight noticeably narrower?

I have about 500-600 rounds through it at this point. I'm a long-time striker-fired pistol guy, but not a novice with DA/SA guns. I've shot stock CZs, as well as ones fully worked over by Cajun. So, I'm pretty comfortable with the delta between where it is now versus where it could theoretically be taken. It's a damn good gun, but I see how it could benefit from a few tweaks. Just wanted to find out what people think those minor mods should be.

Recently bought an S2 and I would like to improve the gun (within reason). Not interested in sending it off to CZC or CGW...just want to do what I can with DIY upgrades that require no (or very minute) gunsmithing. Given those constraints, what would experienced users of Shadow 2s suggest I look at with my gun? Input appreciated.

Happy answers. Thank you!

Anybody know if the RRK forces you to use Federal primers in your ammo? Or are the harder primers like CCI still viable?

Ack. Just reading about that now. Not good (although they said the X5 with flat trigger does not appear to have the problem). https://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2017/08/07/video-sig-p320-dramatically-fails-drop-test/?utm_source=FbMain

Nope. It's a good trigger. But like any other striker-fired production gun, it isn't a "custom" trigger. A good shooter can make do with it as is. Or it can be modified by a smith or enhancement kit to work better for a shooter's skill set.

I'm not optimistic. I can see Sig saying that the X5 is a special product that is degraded when not purchased as a complete unit. Therefore it will never be available as a conversion kit. I like my P320, but Sig works hard to change my mind about that.

More importantly, will the X5 be available as a kit for existing 320 users? Or when they said that it was a modular system, were they only kidding (kind of like with the .45acp option)?

Sanctioned match officials are not the same as organization officials. This is like a someone okaying a new-to-market mod at a regional match equipment check, but then NROI later announces the mod is not legal. That at being said, I do agree that the sport has a tried-and-true history of inconsistency. IMO, this is one of the problems with it being a privately owned entity. The membership is not entitled to having a say in any of the decision making process.

$120? LOL.

Seeing lots of aggressive pricing on MPX Gen1 mags, but I have a Gen2 gun. Sig says the combination will work, but can anyone provide real-world experience?

Someone has to take responsibility. If you try to do everything by committee, you destroy all efficiency. A DQ call should be made if there is no question by the RO that the offense occurred. But sometimes the RO sees it wrong, and sometimes the shooter fervently believes they didn't commit the offense when they actually did. It's the breaks, especially when the shooter is pushing the performance limits that they approach DQ territory. I believe though that major match directors should spend some time looking into the reputation of the people who sign up to RO their match. Personally, I know a handful of ROs who I will never let work at a match of mine because they have no objectivity and are too focused on their personal authority. It is important to keep the range nazis out of the championship matches because they cannot leave their personal biases at home.

Agreed. I know people say that the triggers smooth out into the 4.5-5# range, but I want 2-3# in my competition guns. Given the target market of this model, it's really disappointing that FN has not done much work on market acceptance.

10,000 people carry compact guns on a daily basis. 317 people use carry optics on a daily basis. IDPA made the right call since they were only adding one division. Better to go with one that actually represents real shooters rather than going with the trendy one.

Calendar for upcoming January & February action / practical pistol competitions. (Please verify these dates at the club's website before showing up. Occasionally changes in schedules are made.) IDPA Matches ----------------------- January 2 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 1st Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ January 3 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/ January 8 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Friday of every month https://www.facebook.com/groups/FresnoIDPA/ http://www.fresnoidpa.com/ January 9 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month [http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ January 10 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 2nd Sunday of every other month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ January 10 - Fort Bragg (North Coast) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.redwoodpracticalshooters.org/ January 16 - Ukiah (North Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.ukiahgunclub.com/html/idpa.html January 16 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com January 16 - Soledad (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://lsssa.net/matches.html#idpa January 17 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ January 23 - El Dorado Defensive Pistol Match (Sierra Foothills) 4th Saturday of every month (Not an official IDPA event, but utilizes same rules) http://www.eldoradorodandgun.com/ February 6 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 1st Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ February 7 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/ February 12 - Fresno (Central Valley) 2nd Friday of every month http://www.webspawner.com/users/fresnoidpa/ February 13 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ February 13 - Ukiah (North Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.ukiahgunclub.com/html/idpa.html February 13 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com February 13 - Soledad (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://lsssa.net/matches.html#idpa February 14 - Fort Bragg (North Coast) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.redwoodpracticalshooters.org/ February 21 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ February 27 - El Dorado Defensive Pistol Match (Sierra Foothills) 4th Saturday of every month (Not an official IDPA event, but utilizes same rules) http://www.eldoradorodandgun.com/ USPSA/IPSC Handgun Matches -------------------------- January 3 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ January 3 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ January 3 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ January 9 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ January 9 - Redding (Far Northern Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://reddinggunclub.net January 9 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ January 10 - Concord (San Francisco East Bay) match canceled until further notice 2nd Sunday of every month (must be a USPSA member to compete) http://http://www.diabloactionpistol.com January 10 - Davis (Sacramento/Central Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/target/default.html January 10 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league1.htm January 16 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/capsl/capsl.htm January 16 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com January 16 - Winton (Central California) 3rd Saturday of the month on rotating basis with IDPA http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/ January 17 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ January 17 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ January 23 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ January 23 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league.htm January 24 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 4th Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/ncps/ncps.htm January 24 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) Special Classifier Only Match http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ February 7 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ February 7 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ February 7 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ February 13 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ February 13 - Redding (Far Northern Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://reddinggunclub.net February 13 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ February 14 - Concord (San Francisco East Bay) match canceled until further notice 2nd Sunday of every month (must be a USPSA member to compete) http://http://www.diabloactionpistol.com February 14 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league1.htm February 14 - Davis (Sacramento/Central Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/target/default.html February 21 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/capsl/capsl.htm February 21 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com February 21 - Winton (Central California) 3rd Saturday of the month on rotating basis with IDPA http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/ January 21 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ January 21 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ February 27 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ February 27 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league.htm February 28 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 4th Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/ncps/ncps.htm ICORE Matches -------------------------- January 10 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ January 16 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://slosa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=9.com/ February 14 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ February 21 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://slosa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=9.com/ OTHER Handgun Matches and Related Events -------------------------- January 3 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ (This is a fun match designed for new shooters. No holsters needed. 22LR handguns allowed.) January 3 - Mariposa (Central Sierras) 1st Sunday of every month - Run & Gun style match http://mariposapistolclub.com/ January 10 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Police Pistol Combat (PPC) - open to LEO and non-LEO http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/police-pistol-combat/ January 24 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Fourth Sunday of every month - Tactical handgun match http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/tactical-handgun-rifle/ January 24 - Jamestown (Central Sierras) 4th Sunday of every month - Action Pistol match http://www.motherlodegunclub.com/Actionpistol.php January 24 - Coarsegold (Central Valley) Last Sunday of every month - Run & Gun style match https://www.facebook.com/centralvalleyshootingclubcoarsegold February 7 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ (This is a fun match designed for new shooters. No holsters needed. 22LR handguns allowed.) February 14 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Police Pistol Combat (PPC) - open to LEO and non-LEO http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/police-pistol-combat/ February 21 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Tactical handgun match http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/tactical-handgun-rifle/ February 28 - Jamestown (Central Sierras) 4th Sunday of every month - Action Pistol match http://www.motherlodegunclub.com/Actionpistol.php Competition Training Classes -------------------------- January 2 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) Introduction to IDPA Action Shooting Clinic 1st Saturday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/idpaintro.html January 16 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) Safe Handgun Competitor Class (pre-registration required) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/intro_to_ipsc.html February 6 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) Introduction to IDPA Action Shooting Clinic 1st Saturday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/idpaintro.html February 21 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) Safe Handgun Competitor Class (pre-registration required) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/intro_to_ipsc.html

IDPA (and most gun games) are great because they refine and hone your weapon handling mechanics. Draws, transitions, recoil recovery, reloads, malfunction recoveries...all much-needed skills that are perfected by gun games. With IDPA, there is some added benefit of learning to shoot from around cover without exposing yourself to the target excessively. But gun games can also build false expectations of the what you will encounter in the real world...knowing how many targets you'll encounter, expecting them to stand still and perpendicular to your shooting position, rewarding you for moving through an environment as fast as possible. All of these are very bad expectations. The closest that a gun game can demonstrate how these are bad is to put on you on a completely blind stage (no knowing locations OR number of targets) at a major championship. But that is illegal in every shooting sport. So, shooting sports are fantastic for mechanics, but horrible for tactics. If you want to get trained for a real fight, then you need to be placed in situations where you don't know where the targets are and how many you need to engage, and then be taught the methodology for dealing with that situation. You'll find that the "go fast" mindset of IDPA and USPSA will actively work against you.

Yes, it's fun but it is subtly different than USPSA. IDPA is more scripted than USPSA. In USPSA, you have a lot of flexibility on how you are going to shoot a stage, but in IDPA 99% of competitors will shoot the stage exactly the same way as one another. It will test the skills of all the shooters in nearly the exact same way. It is different because of the loss of the mental/strategy component, but there are still many, very good shooters who enjoy IDPA. BOOM! Question answered, thread closed! I'm confused why you two are posting here if it isn't fun.

I like the rule and hope it doesn't change. Although IDPA isn't training, it is inspired by some CCW/self-defense fundamentals. The cover garment is one them, regardless of the fact that 5.11 Vests are the de facto standard. The game has rules, and people who want to win will try to use the best equipment allowed within those rules. As for transitioning between IDPA and USPSA, practice more. With enough practice, you can learn to deal with the differences between drawing with a garment on versus without one.

Why would they need to? They own the sport. It is has never been (more than a token) about what the membership wants.

Calendar for upcoming November & December action / practical pistol competitions. (Please verify these dates at the club's website before showing up. Occasionally changes in schedules are made.) IDPA Matches ----------------------- November 1 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/ November 7 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 1st Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ November 8 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 2nd Sunday of every other month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ November 8 - Fort Bragg (North Coast) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.redwoodpracticalshooters.org/ November 13 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Friday of every month https://www.facebook.com/groups/FresnoIDPA/ http://www.fresnoidpa.com/ November 14 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month [http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ November 15 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ November 21 - Ukiah (North Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.ukiahgunclub.com/html/idpa.html November 21 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com November 21 - Soledad (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://lsssa.net/matches.html#idpa November 28 - El Dorado Defensive Pistol Match (Sierra Foothills) 4th Saturday of every month (Not an official IDPA event, but utilizes same rules) http://www.eldoradorodandgun.com/ December 5 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 1st Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ December 6 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/ December 11 - Fresno (Central Valley) 2nd Friday of every month http://www.webspawner.com/users/fresnoidpa/ December 12 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ December 12 - Ukiah (North Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.ukiahgunclub.com/html/idpa.html December 12 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com December 12 - Soledad (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://lsssa.net/matches.html#idpa December 13 - Fort Bragg (North Coast) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.redwoodpracticalshooters.org/ December 19 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ December 26 - El Dorado Defensive Pistol Match (Sierra Foothills) 4th Saturday of every month (Not an official IDPA event, but utilizes same rules) http://www.eldoradorodandgun.com/ USPSA/IPSC Handgun Matches -------------------------- November 1 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ November 1 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ November 1 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ November 8 - Concord (San Francisco East Bay) match canceled until further notice 2nd Sunday of every month (must be a USPSA member to compete) http://http://www.diabloactionpistol.com November 8 - Davis (Sacramento/Central Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/target/default.html November 8 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league1.htm November 14 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ November 14 - Redding (Far Northern Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://reddinggunclub.net November 14 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) Canceled for World Speed Shooting Championships 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ November 15 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ November 15 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ November 21 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/capsl/capsl.htm November 21 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com November 21 - Winton (Central California) - brand new USPSA affiliated club 3rd Saturday of the month on rotating basis with IDPA http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/ November 22 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 4th Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/ncps/ncps.htm November 28 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ November 28 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league.htm December 6 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ December 6 - Bakersfield (South Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.5dogsactionshooters.com/ December 6 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ December 12 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ December 12 - Redding (Far Northern Central Valley) 2nd Saturday of every month http://reddinggunclub.net December 12 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 2nd Saturday of every month http://www.slosa.org/ December 13 - Concord (San Francisco East Bay) match canceled until further notice 2nd Sunday of every month (must be a USPSA member to compete) http://http://www.diabloactionpistol.com December 13 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league1.htm December 13 - Davis (Sacramento/Central Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/target/default.html December 19 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/capsl/capsl.htm December 19 - Taft (South Central California) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.taftidpa.com December 19 - Winton (Central California) - brand new USPSA affiliated club 3rd Saturday of the month on rotating basis with IDPA http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/ December 20 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/ December 20 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 3rd Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ December 26 - Chabot (East Bay) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.tasc-ipsc.com/ December 26 - Fresno (Central California) 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month http://www.shootfrpc.com/central_california_pistol_league.htm December 27 - Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) 4th Sunday of every month http://www.actionpistol.org/ncps/ncps.htm ICORE Matches -------------------------- November 8 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ November 21 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://slosa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=9.com/ December 13 - Gridley (Northern Sacramento Valley) 2nd Sunday of every month http://www.nvsa.info/ December 19 - San Luis Obispo (Central Coast) 3rd Saturday of every month http://slosa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=9.com/ OTHER Handgun Matches and Related Events -------------------------- November 1 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ (This is a fun match designed for new shooters. No holsters needed. 22LR handguns allowed.) November 1 - Mariposa (Central Sierras) 1st Sunday of every month - Run & Gun style match http://mariposapistolclub.com/ November 8 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Police Pistol Combat (PPC) - open to LEO and non-LEO http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/police-pistol-combat/ November 22 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Fourth Sunday of every month - Tactical handgun match http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/tactical-handgun-rifle/ November 22 - Jamestown (Central Sierras) 4th Sunday of every month - Action Pistol match http://www.motherlodegunclub.com/Actionpistol.php November 22 - Coarsegold (Central Valley) Last Sunday of every month - Run & Gun style match https://www.facebook.com/centralvalleyshootingclubcoarsegold December 6 - Oakdale (Central Valley) 1st Sunday of every month http://home.comcast.net/~dmuirhead99/site/ (This is a fun match designed for new shooters. No holsters needed. 22LR handguns allowed.) December 13 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Police Pistol Combat (PPC) - open to LEO and non-LEO http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/police-pistol-combat/ December 19 - Castro Valley (East Bay) Tactical handgun match http://chabotgunclub.com/matches/tactical-handgun-rifle/ December 27 - Jamestown (Central Sierras) 4th Sunday of every month - Action Pistol match http://www.motherlodegunclub.com/Actionpistol.php Competition Training Classes -------------------------- November 7 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) Introduction to IDPA Action Shooting Clinic 1st Saturday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/idpaintro.html November 21 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) Safe Handgun Competitor Class (pre-registration required) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/intro_to_ipsc.html December 5 - Sacramento/Sloughhouse (Sacramento/Central Valley) Introduction to IDPA Action Shooting Clinic 1st Saturday of every month http://www.sdps-idpa.org/idpaintro.html December 19 - Richmond (North San Francisco Bay) Safe Handgun Competitor Class (pre-registration required) 3rd Saturday of every month http://www.richmondhotshots.com/intro_to_ipsc.html