BigDawg308 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This is my first post, so please be gentle. I have read hundreds of posts on this board but I haven't been able to come to the conclusion to my dilemma. I want to start shooting USPSA Production on Tuesday nights at a local range. Also, I'm looking at shooting some larger USPSA matches on the weekends. I will probably compete in Production class. I really want to get into 3-gun competition for 2007. Will I be at a disadvantage with the G34 at 3-gun matches? I plan on running Tactical Optical for my rifle in 5.56. Do I need a .40 for the pistol or are the pistol stages all scored minor like in Production. I know I can shoot lighter loads in .40 for Production, but I don't reload. So, G34 or G35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Trapr (BigBrownDog) uses a Glock and seems to be damned handy with it too... Several other hot rocks do to but their names escape me at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Merlin, thats the nicest thing you've ever said about me Bigdawg, if you are shooting IMGA matches a G34, is a great choice, it is also a great gun for USPSA production. I shoot a 34, for production and like Merlin said, have done well with it. For Uspsa 3 gun matches you wold be at a disadvantage in that your pistol would be scored MINOR, when i shoot USPSA 3 gun I shoot a 40 STI, because I haven't gotten a G35 yet!!! The G35 will also work well as a production gun, but unless you reload, and can shoot softer loads, it would be a disadvantage, but one that could be overcome with practice (LOTS). Given your situation, I would say go with the G34, and if you shoot USPSA 3 gun, then put your production skills to use and shoot A's. hope to see you on the range some time............Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Some 3 Gun matches score pistol Major/Minor, mostly USPSA matches. Others don't: like SMM3G. Glock 34 is great for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Then I guess 34 it will be, and I'll just have to shoot all A's when scored minor. Thanks guys. That's the direction I was leaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Forgot to say it before but... Welcome to the Forums, Dawg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Welcome Dawg! Hot Rocks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks for the welcome guys. Like I said, I've been reading until my brain hurts. Now I've just got to decide which shotgun I'm going to use for 3-gun, but I guess that's a different thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I use a Glock 9mm for all three gun, even USPSA. It's a little disadvantage from a points standpoint. But you can get three more rounds in the magazine. Sometimes not a biggie, but I won one of the pistol only stages at the 05 MG Nationals with my 17. It was a 24 round field course with no where to really reload. I had 24 in the gun to start and it worked great. The three extra rounds gave some added flexibility. As far as IMGA the 34 is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Well a lot of help you guys were... I couldn't make up my mind, so I got both. I've heard that's a familiar saying amongst many of the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Obviously, that was the best way to solve your dilemma. I need to start thinking more like you!!! -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 It honestly is the best solution. G34 for Production/IMGA 3-Gun. G35 for L-10, Limited and USPSA 3-Gun. Too easy. I'm having a G17/G34 built into an Open gun by SJC for IMGA 3-Gun and the occasional GSSF matches (and it's a great excuse to add another pistol to the family.....just gotta get the fiancee one too). Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 It honestly is the best solution. G34 for Production/IMGA 3-Gun. G35 for L-10, Limited and USPSA 3-Gun. Too easy. I'm having a G17/G34 built into an Open gun by SJC for IMGA 3-Gun and the occasional GSSF matches (and it's a great excuse to add another pistol to the family.....just gotta get the fiancee one too).Rich Luckily SJC is somewhat local to me. I'm probably going to give them my G35 soon to have a little work done on it. My Brownell's order of springs and other parts will be in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 the down sides are if you want to shoot production loads in the 35 you HAVE to have reloads and can't run out of stuff. G34 you can't make major in 3 gun matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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