jschroep Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I am currently looking at the following guns for getting into my local uspsa and 3 gun matches in the following order of interest. Rock Island Standard 22tcm/9mm 51687-(can get used for cheap) Would need a magwell for it Rock Island Armory 9MM 1911 TAC Ultra FS HC -51679 (is the extra cost worth it? I am a college student so money is a little bit of an issue. When I went to the local gunshop I think they had an HC Rock Island in 40 but I cant remember what model it was. **this one possibly? Armscor Rock Island Hi Cap Tactical 1911 .40 S&W 51782 I'll end up putting a little money into the gun as I go long so I wanna get a gun that will evolve with me and is gonna work. Also what magazines work with these guns. Couldnt really find anything. If I am not mistaken the Rock Islands would put me in limited for uspsa right? Thanks for the help Edited May 9, 2016 by jschroep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 If I was just getting started, I would definitely go with the Glock 34. Excellent gun for both USPSA Production Division and 3 Gun. Go to a few matches and you will see plenty of Glocks in attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech32 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yeah, unless you are dead set on a 1911/2011, I would get an M&P, Glock, or XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 CZ P09 or shadow. Can load 18+ rounds in a mag for 3 gun. Can shoot in production for USPSA. Also is upgradable with parts from CZC or CGW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschroep Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 I believe I was able to hold the glock 34 cz sp 01 and the Rock Island 40. Of all of them the 1911 felt more natural. If I end up in limited thats fine. I think im kinda locked on a 1911/2011 style gun to be honest. They just feel better than the glock and the cz just felt weird in my hands. As far as caliber goes... should I get a 40 or a 9. Is the major and minor scoring factor a huge deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarilynMonbro Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Minor and major scoring in Limited can make a good difference, but it might not be worth it unless you're setup to reload 40. I'd go with 9mm and just deal with the scoring difference for now because it will be cheaper to shoot and you mentioned money being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 2011 (rock island is fine), 40 is mo better (unless you don't reload, then it is less clear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarilynMonbro Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 and I think the 2011 RIA use para mags.. There's a big thread in the RIA high capacity in the 1911 style subsection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 In limited, you get more points in non-A hits. If you only hit the A zone, 9mm is way better. But if you miss the A zone on occasion....40 is better. Recoil will be more with 40 factory ammo too. But if you're just learning to game it, 9mm is probably better as it will allow you 15-20% shots in practice than 40 for the same $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctordan70s Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 If you don't reload get a 9mm.Id try and see if some one will let you shoot an xd,maybe hit a steel shoot and talk to some guys with an xd you'll probably have offers to shoot one.I shoot a rock island .40 pro match and my son has an xd 9.His nine is as accurate as my 40 but just starting out it comes with 3 mags a speed loader and holster so if money's an issue it would be a great way to get started and there are lots of used ones out there at good prices.It'll get you in the game at a good price and you can spend the extra dollars you would spend on magazines and holster on ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Shoot them first and I mean all of them. Just because they feel better doesn't translate to live fire comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeefer Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Also, if CZ is interesting to you, check out Tanfoglio. Been into those recently and I'm hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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