TripleTapper Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Which one will you recommend for competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 9mm, shoots like air soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You can download 40 to minor and it is soft too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdphotoguy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Can't speak to IDPA, but in USPSA Single Stack, I'd shoot 40 major over 9mm minor, otherwise you are giving up to many potential points for B, C and D hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 .40 S&W is much more versatile. You can load it to Minor PF for IDPA and, if you decide to shoot USPSA, you can bump your charge to make Major and take advantage of the extra points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StravIs09 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 single stack uspsa changes the max rounds in mag for-minor vs. major. single stack is the only division with a set round count stipulation. minor single stack is basically production or l10(minor) with a 1911 gun:P but still 40sw is what i would(and Do shoot) get some 10mm mags and you are set. 40sw has my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 9mm - shoot less charlie/deltas, problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 for me, 9mm is more accurate than .40 Even when loaded to minor pf the .40 round recoils more. It is easier for me to hit A's with 9mm. It is way easier to reload .40 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) a ) 45 ACP for SSTK and CDP (same PF, no changes from one to the other, major scoring) b ) 40 S&W for SSTK and ESP (differnt ammo loadings and different recoil, depending on mags, may have capacity issues for ESP) c ) 9mm for SSTK and ESP (same PF, minor scoring) I would say 45 ACP but CDP is a lonely division compared to ESP in most (but not all) places so not as much fun. 40 S&W is better suited to USPSA and 9mm is better suited to IDPA. Which game do you play the most? If USPSA go 40 S&W and compromise for ESP. If IDPA go 9mm and focus hard on hits in USPSA. Edited February 23, 2012 by Rob Tompkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 There's a reason the winners of Single Stack in nearly every major match run major. While there is the occasional stage where the extra rounds make up for minor scoring, the USPSA 8 round rule means that you're reloading after 6-8 rounds most of the time, regardless of whether you have 8 or 10 in the gun. I've run the same match in both major and minor, and the only time I beat myself in minor is if there are a lot of 6 shot arrays followed by 4 shot arrays. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary1911A1 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you reload the .40 is the clear winner based on the ability to load it long for softer recoil and being able to make Major. If you don't reload and/or are recoil sensitive the 9MM is the one to go with. Me I can't tell much difference in recoil between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If i'm shooting a single stack only match, you have to go with major to avoid the point loss. If i'm shooting a regular uspsa match along with Limited, Open shooters, i.e., long field courses, going minor and having the extra rounds will help you. Typically state, sectional or area matches tend to have medium to long field courses and very few arrays that are single stack friendly even with the 8 round arrays that uspsa wants. for IDPA, 9mm is the only solution that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleTapper Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 a ) 45 ACP for SSTK and CDP (same PF, no changes from one to the other, major scoring) b ) 40 S&W for SSTK and ESP (differnt ammo loadings and different recoil, depending on mags, may have capacity issues for ESP) c ) 9mm for SSTK and ESP (same PF, minor scoring) I would say 45 ACP but CDP is a lonely division compared to ESP in most (but not all) places so not as much fun. 40 S&W is better suited to USPSA and 9mm is better suited to IDPA. Which game do you play the most? If USPSA go 40 S&W and compromise for ESP. If IDPA go 9mm and focus hard on hits in USPSA. Thanks i find this very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If you reload, .40 no question; at minimum pf it can shoot softer than a 9 for IDPA and your GTG for loading Major pf for USPSA SSTK. If you don't reload, 9mm is cheaper for IDPA but you'll need to hit A's in USPSA SSTK to be competitive. FWIW, both 40 and 9 in 1911's can be a bit of a headache, if that's not something you're ready to roll with .45 putting you in CDP and GTG for SSTK is the easiest to get to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceLizard Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 God will love you more if you shoot a 1911 in 45ACP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There's a reason the winners of Single Stack in nearly every major match run major. You are absolutely correct. I am convinced that, if BJ Norris were to shoot Major at SS Nationals, he would be a strong contender for the top spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There's a reason the winners of Single Stack in nearly every major match run major. BB Compare the top shooters in Prod to the top shooters in SSTK and it is not as clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleTapper Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Where can you buy a minor .40 ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Atlanta arms and ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Where can you buy a minor .40 ammo? Doug at DC Ammo carries it: http://dcammo.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 If you don't reload go with a 9. If you reload, go with a .40. I have both, and with proper loading, the .40 will shoot softer than the 9. Good, jhp,.40 bullets cost a little more than good, 9mm, jhps. If you want to be cheap, you could go with fmj, lead, or moly bullets, but, they have not been as accurate out of MY pistols as jhps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 the scoring in IDPA and the fact both guns can hold 9 +1 or 10+1 makes the two rounds a wash. In USPSA SSK, the major pf wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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