Gryff Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I have two identical guns for competition. Especially if you fly or drive a day to get to a match, it would completely blow to have the match end because your gun failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have two identical guns for competition. Especially if you fly or drive a day to get to a match, it would completely blow to have the match end because your gun failed. Same here. I have two guns set-up exactly the same for SSP. If I travel more than an hour, I bring them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockCanMan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I always take a backup with me along with some spare parts, whether it is a local match, or sanctioned match. I have two M&P Pro's setup identically, and the same with 686's and 625's and 1911's. Only once have I needed to swap out guns, but as some others have said, if you are investing a lot of money on traveling, hotels, match fee's, etc. I want to be prepared. I even bring a backup holster and a couple of mag pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I shoot a 35 in Production, and bring a 22 just in case. Never needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceLizard Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I do now. Broke the sight completely off the gun. Had to borrow a rig from another shooter. I no longer think it could never happen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd D. Barber Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 OK as long as it is the same caliber and division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3180 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Yep I shoot my G34 and always throw my G17 in mt bag. I haven't needed yet but I'm sure there will be a time when I'm glad I have it. Edited July 29, 2012 by TH3180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I always bring a replacement,wether it's IDPA or USPSA. When I enter a match I want to shoot and compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGunGuy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I went to a big match and a guy that was on my squad was shooting a 1911 with adjustable sights. on one of the stages he lost a screw and could not find it. he ended up finishing with just the front sight. The close, point shooting distance ones were not much problem, but the long distance ones were a harder. If its a big match bring another gun if possible. Or spares parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I take spare parts and some tools to every match, but have taken a spare gun only once. Had a new barrel fitted, and though the gun ran fine during a 50-round test session the day before heading to the airport, a little voice told me the gun might not work. Sure enough, three malfs on the first day of a major match. With the new chrono procedure, I'd bring a spare, 5" gun to any match out of my local area, as I often shoot a 3.5" gun that won't make power factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensfan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I compete with a CZ 75B in SSP / Production and I carry a CZ 75 Compact daily. Right now I do not have a back up CZ so I bring my carry piece to the range for an acceptable back up competition piece. I always have a parts box with me as well to do minor repairs. I am hoping to pick up a new CZ 75 Shadow T for my primary competition and keep my enhanced 75B as my backup then. Edited August 16, 2012 by Pensfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonaise Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Big matches, always. Local matches, rarely. Had an extractor break during one string at the 2004 (I think) nationals. Ran to the car and grabbed my backup. Finished the stage. Killed my match but, $#% happens. Shot my carry rig the next day and had a lot more fun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1911 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I worked the New England Regional match over the weekend. One of our shooters sure wished he had a backup -- he was DQ'ed when his Ruger SR9 doubled. If he had brought a backup, he could have switched to the backup and continued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 When I shot IDPA, I would bring my 1911 and a G-21.... I had a Fobus setup for the Glock just in case something "happened" to my 1911... BUT, also... if someone came with a shooter to watch.... I would ask them if they wanted to shoot, I would loan out my 21 and would get euff ammo from other shooters for them to shoot the match.... I did that MANY times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) I have two identical guns for competition. Especially if you fly or drive a day to get to a match, it would completely blow to have the match end because your gun failed. Same here. I have two guns set-up exactly the same for SSP. If I travel more than an hour, I bring them both. Pretty much the same here. Glocks are inexpensive, and parts, even most aftermkt parts, just drop in. For most matches close to where I live, I bring one gun and a spare parts box with everything except barrel/slide and frame. For major matches, I bring an identical second G34/G35, plus the spare parts box. My guns have been reliable enough that my own use of the spares was only to replace a broken aftermarket striker and trigger return spring. The second incident happened at a major. After zeroing the stage, I switched to the backup until I had time to diagnose the problem at a break a couple stages later. That, and I've helped others out with replacement sights/FO inserts. Edited August 21, 2012 by kevin c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 2 brothers i use to shoot with, would each bring 2 GLOCK 35'S each,,with 6 mags for each gun and 400rnds of ammo. They were ready for anything!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckeller Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 yes, i have two Glock 34's i bring to every match. They are identical to one another....i.e. sights, trigger, grip tape, etc. Just in case, stinks to drive all that way and pay entry fee and leave the spare at the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1footlead Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have two identical guns for competition. Especially if you fly or drive a day to get to a match, it would completely blow to have the match end because your gun failed. Same here. I have two guns set-up exactly the same for SSP. If I travel more than an hour, I bring them both. Same here.Two Glock 35 set up for ESP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I have two identical guns for competition. Especially if you fly or drive a day to get to a match, it would completely blow to have the match end because your gun failed. Same here. I have two guns set-up exactly the same for SSP. If I travel more than an hour, I bring them both. Same here.Two Glock 35 set up for ESP. I have 2 guns set-up the same for the 4 divisions of IDPA I am classified in. Whatever I'm shooting, I always bring the backup, since they are the same there is no need for extra mags/moonclips, ammo or holsters so bringing both is easy. I've never had to switch guns in a match, but like the peace of mind. Before a major match I will shoot one or two stages at a local match with my backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was kind of surprised when you wrote that you would shoot one or two stages with the backup gun. That would mean that you are swapping guns in the middle of match. I'm not that familiar with the IDPA rules, but doing a quick scan through it, I don't see anything illegal about swapping guns during a match. So as long as I have two guns that satisfy the division requirements I can pick and choose which one to use for a particular stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was kind of surprised when you wrote that you would shoot one or two stages with the backup gun. That would mean that you are swapping guns in the middle of match. I'm not that familiar with the IDPA rules, but doing a quick scan through it, I don't see anything illegal about swapping guns during a match. So as long as I have two guns that satisfy the division requirements I can pick and choose which one to use for a particular stage? In IDPA you do have to use the same gun for the entire match unless the gun becomes unserviceable. Here's the section copied from the rulebook: C 12. In any single contest, a shooter must use the same pistol in all stages of the contest. If the pistol he started with becomes unserviceable during the contest, he may use another pistol of the same type, action, and caliber. Such a shooter may resume the contest at the next scheduled “start signal”, but previous stages may not be re-shot. For example if a shooter starts with a Glock 34 and the gun breaks, the shooter may finish with another Glock 34, a Glock 17, a Glock 19 or a Glock 26. (All of these are 9mm and of the same action and type.) The once or twice a year I do this I usually do it a "defensive pistol" match a small local club has. They follow most of the IDPA rules, but are not an IDPA club. If I can't do that I may shoot an IDPA club and I shoot for no score and get the MD approval. All that said, since I started shooting Revolvers, I haven't shoot my backup in a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 It depends: 1. Match Level 2. Distance Traveled 3. What Division I am shooting in(might not have a back up gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans 13 4 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Not only do I bring an extra Glock, I bring a full set of parts to fix either one if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So far I have needed a backup rifle when I had a KABOOM with blown case head, a backup pistol when I broke an extractor, and a backup shotgun when I stupidly left the gas piston in a 5-stand/trap barrel. None of those times did I have a backup with me. I now have near-identical 1911s, SSP/Productions, & Revos. I have similar AR rifles. I lack a proper backup shotgun & backup LTD gun. I usually take a substitute and also spare parts that stay in the truck, including parts that I really wouldn't want to mess with at the range. Taking 6 guns to a 3-gun match can be a genuine pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimM Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 It depends: 1. Match Level 2. Distance Traveled 3. What Division I am shooting in(might not have a back up gun). This works for me also. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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