Elborate on 3 gun competition - The Firearms Forum

BulletArc47 · 11-20-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm interested in 3 gun, could any individuals experienced in such games explain what is involved, how much does it cost to start, how competitive is it, excreta?

Thanks !

pickenup · 11-20-2012, 11:34 PM

It is just what it sounds like. You shoot matches using all three guns. A handgun, rifle, and shotgun. Sometimes only one gun on a stage, sometimes all three, or any combination.

There are different classes, depending on what you shoot with. Anything from your regular carry gun to full blown race guns. Cost is directly correlated to the type of firearm you want to shoot with.

You will be scored with others who are shooting in the same class you are. So the competitive aspect is at all levels, beginner to expert.

Have you ever shot any kind of competition?

BulletArc47 · 11-21-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

Have you ever shot any kind of competition?

No, I got curious about 3 gun when I read article about the perfect 3 gun setup in American Rifleman. (Or was it Guns?) Then I stumbled across a couple of videos on You-tube, and it seemed real fun.

Why, should I try some other shooting sport first?

pickenup · 11-23-2012, 12:39 AM

See if you have a IDPA or a USPSA chapter in your area.
You can read up about them here.....
http://www.idpa.com/
http://www.uspsa.org/

If you have a match close, even if you don't want to shoot it.....yet, go and watch and talk to some of the shooters. For the most part, everyone associated with the sport will be more than happy to talk to you about it.

Before you spend the $$$ on 3 guns, you might want to try shooting competition with one gun to see if you like competition shooting. Along the way you can get an idea of what kind of guns you might want to get for 3-gun. Make sure you talk to a few different people, everyone has their favorite firearms, and what is good for them, might not fit you.

11-20-2012, 11:17 PM	#1
BulletArc47 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 259	Elborate on 3 gun competition I'm interested in 3 gun, could any individuals experienced in such games explain what is involved, how much does it cost to start, how competitive is it, excreta? Thanks ! -->

11-20-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Elborate on 3 gun competition It is just what it sounds like. You shoot matches using all three guns. A handgun, rifle, and shotgun. Sometimes only one gun on a stage, sometimes all three, or any combination. There are different classes, depending on what you shoot with. Anything from your regular carry gun to full blown race guns. Cost is directly correlated to the type of firearm you want to shoot with. You will be scored with others who are shooting in the same class you are. So the competitive aspect is at all levels, beginner to expert. Have you ever shot any kind of competition? __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-23-2012, 12:39 AM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Elborate on 3 gun competition See if you have a IDPA or a USPSA chapter in your area. You can read up about them here..... http://www.idpa.com/ http://www.uspsa.org/ If you have a match close, even if you don't want to shoot it.....yet, go and watch and talk to some of the shooters. For the most part, everyone associated with the sport will be more than happy to talk to you about it. Before you spend the $$$ on 3 guns, you might want to try shooting competition with one gun to see if you like competition shooting. Along the way you can get an idea of what kind of guns you might want to get for 3-gun. Make sure you talk to a few different people, everyone has their favorite firearms, and what is good for them, might not fit you. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine