Scott L Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Just getting back into USPSA, but in the past I've tried to stay consistent between competition and carry. Next year I'm going back to a 2011 for competition, so I've got a 9mm 2011 Commander in the works right now for a carry gun. Trace's 9mm SVI was the inspiration for my new carry gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I find I carry more often if I carry something very small. I went to the Ruger LC9 and I love it. Put a laser on it and it works pretty well. I shoot a 2011 so it is definitely a different feeling when I grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Just getting back into USPSA, but in the past I've tried to stay consistent between competition and carry. Next year I'm going back to a 2011 for competition, so I've got a 9mm 2011 Commander in the works right now for a carry gun. Trace's 9mm SVI was the inspiration for my new carry gun. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 2011 Open in USPSA and G26 for carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger49931 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 i shoot comp IDPA and like with S&W M&P 9L 40L and Limited, Limited 10 and 3 gun with STI Edge and sometimes the m&p but carry a SIG 239 and a Keltec 380 back up (in case i cant get to one i have a secondary.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lior Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 A nice idea. CZ Shadow for competition. CZ Phantom for carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTraab Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Compete with an M&P Pro. Carry a M&P .40c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S391 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 When I shoot a 1911 in competition I carry a 1911. When I shoot my M&P Pro I carry my M&P 9C..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Competition - M&P Pro 40 (full Apex trigger, non-FSS) CCW Gun - M&P Shield 40 (Pro trigger sear) I think it's okay to have different guns as long as the carry gun has similar or less safeties, other than that, I don't think it will make much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'd like to compete in IPSC PD and CCW a HK P30L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Competition: G34 Carry: G19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Competition: Kimber 5" Carry: Kimber Pro series in a cross breed IWB Carry gun has stock springs and trigger. Competition Gun does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanM Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I just got a CCW holster for my Production gun (G34). It is actually more comfortable to carry appendix than my G17. And since I didn't trick it out like a retard, it works just fine in that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I shoot a XDm 5.25 in competition and my carry is a XDm 3.8c. I actually started the whole thing with a XDSD .40 S&W as my carry. I liked it so well that when the XDm 3.8 came out I bought one in .40. I liked it a lot and shot it well. I took a few classes with it and began with it in USPSA Production. When the 5.25 came out I bought one and retired the 3.8 to the nightstand with a Surefire light on it. Then I bought the 3.8c (Compact) for carry. I also picked up a very lightly used .40 XDm 4.5 for range and competition back-up. I have a 9mm conversion barrel for the 4.5 so it gets a lot of use. To answer your question, yes. Even though I have many pistols and revolvers I choose to have my carry and HD (home defense) guns on the same platform as my competition gun. When I grab my carry piece, or nightstand gun at three in the morning in the dark while half still asleep, I want muscle memory to take over and leave me less stuff to worry about while taking care o’ bidness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My GP6 in double action. Which is why I never will switch to a single only / safe action, nothing against Glocks, I am just used to revolvers for the same reason. I am looking for a Gp5 or P11 (GP brand, obviously), for carry purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Currently shoot a CZ shadow and carry a CZ PCR or a J-frame. When I shoot my Single stack I'll still probably carry those guns as well. If there is more manipulation to the carry gun than what you shoot more you might want to look very hard at your carry gun. Corey, we will run J-frames at some Steel Challenge matches at C-ville (again) next year. Come on up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbreak Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'll break from the mold. I compete with an Edge, carry either a Sig P6 or Sig P228. The only difference I notice is the first DA trigger pull. My thumb lands on the slide catch the same way it lands on the safety of a 1911/2011, grip is close enough, sights are sights, mags are mags. I definitely shoot the Edge better, but I am not dissatisfied with my performance with my carry rig. I just moved and haven't shot a match in over a month, so I've been spending more time at the range with my P228, and I've been shooting well. I recently spent some time with a good instructor and learned how to shoot my SP101 properly. I need more practice but it will make its way into the carry rotation. I'll never shoot revolver at a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGER3BN Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 G34 and G19 (off-duty), both Gen 4 and both with the same stock triggers....which I personally believe is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) 5" 1911 or Steyr MA1 or M&P or a Ruger GP100 for games. Usually a Kahr PM40, sometimes a J-frame and rarely a 1911 Commander for carry. None of my game guns are used as carry guns. I don't have problems trying to use a speed loader in a 1911, I don't reach for the thumb safety on a revolver, or forget about the thumb safety on a 1911, either in training, practice, or matches. I don't reach for a magazine to load my tube shotgun, or try to stuff shotshells in my AR. I may have problems being on time or executing a stage like I want, but working the gun in my hand the right way doesn't seem like a big deal to me. Edited November 17, 2012 by ben b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I shoot all sorts of pistols and revolvers and carry all different sorts too. An STI VIP being included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I fully agree with compete with whatever you want, but, carry something with no external safties to remove if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattYvip Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I compete with 2011s, 1911, and M&P's. I usually carry a h&k p2000, or an LCR/LCP. That being said I still carry a 1911 at times. I think being proficient with your weapon is the most important thing. For instance, I dry fire with my 2011 and 1911s more than my carry guns so operating the safteys are is second nature both on and off. just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmac Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Compete with a 625 or K-Frame, carry a hammerless J-frame, or a chopped down 3" M1917 Brazilian, with spurless hammer. Not much difference in how any of these shoot or operate, other than just having 5 shots in the J-frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I shoot 9mm and .45 1911's in competition- Singlestack, CDP, and ESP. My carry guns are either a Glock 19 or a Kel-Tec P3AT. I enjoy shooting 1911's more. Glocks are great for carry, but they're just not as much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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