Thinking about trying IDPA in manchester.

[malacite69]

I have been looking around for some kind of pistol shooting comps to try out, and since I live in manchester I figured I would give the IDPA shooting a go. Anyone know the dates of their upcoming shoots or got any tips for someone just starting out in IDPA? Ill be using my 4in. Springfield XD .40 with Blackhawk CQC SPERA holster. Any tips, info or advice is appreciated.

[broox]

Don't shoot fast, shoot well as fast as you can.

[Mechanic_X]

Be safe. Listen to the SO's. Have fun!

My first match I learned I didn't even know how to put the pistol back in the holster.

Best advice I got was, "Go slow, be smooth and hit your targets. Your speed will pick up on it's own."

Read at the IDPA website about the commands you will hear and the rules.

[HOGNUT]

Manchester matches are on Sundays at 1 PM on the 1st Sunday of each month.

[malacite69]

thanks guys I really appreciate the info. Guess my first till will have to be next month, kinda short of funds to go this weekend lol. I am excited to be giving it a go however.

[gsbell]

Go to idpa.com you will see there are lots of clubs within an easy drive from Manchester. You won't have to wait a whole month to catch another match. I'd have the DT's for sure if I went a month without a match, LOL.

[malacite69]

Gsbell thanks for pointing me in that direction, but looks like im still stuck waiting lol. My wife is off every other weekend(someone has to be with our son) and the only one I could afford to go to that would be running a shoot is the Gallatin Gun Club, and they are doing three gun that weekend. lol Story of my life.