Doc Neeley Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I shoot trap, 5 stand, CAS, and want to shoot USPSA and IDPA. Just another shooting opportunity. I'm an FFL so lots of gun choices, but it will be a 9mm. So I'm unclear regarding what type bullets (the projectile themselves) are legal for USPSA/IDPA. For instance CAS is lead only to reduce splatter from jacketed bullets. If jacketed is legal that would be my choice over plated, but I don't want to invest in a bunch of bullets I'll never use. Thanks folks. BTW, I really like the site and the polite and helpful people here. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Welcome. You can find all the rules of USPSA at www.uspsa.org. Just about any bullet composition is allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKev Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) Welcome. Most of the stuff I've seen at match's and read is most people shoot 9's in IDPA and the 40's in USPSA. Those that shoot on a regular basis shoot a 2011(Double Stack) handgun. Before you buy a gun committed to one of these shooting sport's I would go to the match and make a decision based on what you see there. I just bought my first 1911 it is a 40 S&W STI Trojan with which I have no regrets but I wish I had seen a 2011 before I might saved a few coins and gone that route. Edited January 17, 2009 by KWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Welcome Doc. Jacketed bullets are most common, but you can use whatever you want.. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Welcome to the forum Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The only bullet rules would be local or range specific. Several places in my area prohibit hollowpoints and personally I dont like seeing them but I realize I am in a very small minority with that view. I have never been real happy with cast 9mm and if I was shooting 9mm I would most likely order Precision delta, Montana Gold, Winchester or surplus 124 gr fmj's. I prefer the 124's as I got a bunch of pulled 124 military surplus so have just stuck with that weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Most of the stuff I've seen at match's and read is most people shoot 9's in IDPA and the 40's in USPSA. Those that shoot on a regular basis shoot a 2011(Double Stack) handgun. Not really true; it depends on the division of competition. We have 9mms, .40s and .45s all well-represented in both sports. And in my experience, the double stack 2011 type, while not exactly rare, is far from the most common handgun on the range. That honor would go to Glocks competing in SSP (IDPA) or Production (USPSA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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