Please help me choose a division for this XDm

[Oilfieldmonkey]

So when I decided to start shooting USPSA I already had a gun and belt setup. I never gave thought about minor vs major or divisions since I was just doing local steel nights and it didn't really matter.

What I have: XDm 9 / PRP trigger / extended mag button / grip tape.

So here's my question: I'm a mid pack shooter, but I don't want to hinder myself unnecessarily. If I shoot Limited will I be at too much of a disadvantage? Should I buy a couple more mag holders and shoot production?

Edited May 15, 2015 by Oilfieldmonkey

[Iggy42]

If long term your planning on branching out into 3 gun I would say slap a mag well on it and take the points hit in the USPSA Limited

If your only going to play pistol games I would just go Production

Or you could send it off to Springer Precision (or Canyon Creek if Rich is taking orders again) and have it turned into an Open gun.

[Out of Ammo]

I shoot the same gun for production and think it's the right gun for that.

[Oilfieldmonkey]

Ok, I think that's what I'll do then. The only thing I need to do is pick up 2 more mag holders and I'm good to go. If I decide to shoot limited I'll just build a different gun.

[JWard79]

Your current setup is ideal for production; however, that does not mean that limited minor would not be beneficial. You may take a disadvantage points wise shooting in limited, but you will be able to focus on shooting rather than reloading. Production requires a little more stage planning, a few more mags, and a little more precision. Use limited division to learn position entry/exit, confidence on steel/difficult shots, and basic stage planning. Once you have that down, focus on reloads & breaking down a stage for 10 round mags.

[t0066jh]

Your current setup is ideal for production; however, that does not mean that limited minor would not be beneficial. You may take a disadvantage points wise shooting in limited, but you will be able to focus on shooting rather than reloading. Production requires a little more stage planning, a few more mags, and a little more precision. Use limited division to learn position entry/exit, confidence on steel/difficult shots, and basic stage planning. Once you have that down, focus on reloads & breaking down a stage for 10 round mags.

Right on the mark. Beware the guy that shoots one gun.