GSSF Matches

[Conagher 45]

I know it has been mentioned here before but does anyone shoot GSSF matches and what calibers do you like to shoot in them?

[ellis4538]

Haven't shot any yet and don't own a Glock yet but one of the clubs I shoot USPSA at is talking about starting GSSF matches.  I have looked at the GSSF site, rules and etc. and have decided that I would probably go with a 17.  You don't need anything more but can use just about model/cal and etc. you want as long as it is within the rules.  I am not sure how it works, but one of the perks of joining on-line is that you get a coupon or whatever for a discount on one model that year and I guess another each year you are a member.

[BAC]

Haven't shot any yet and don't own a Glock yet but one of the clubs I shoot USPSA at is talking about starting GSSF matches.  I have looked at the GSSF site, rules and etc. and have decided that I would probably go with a 17.  You don't need anything more but can use just about model/cal and etc. you want as long as it is within the rules.  I am not sure how it works, but one of the perks of joining on-line is that you get a coupon or whatever for a discount on one model that year and I guess another each year you are a member.

I joined just to get the discount.     Got my gen 4 G22 for about $425.  I think Alf shoots GSSF.

[Conagher 45]

I have 3 Glock 17 mags left over from when I carry a 17 for a duty weapon, I have been thinking about turning back to the dark side and purchacing a 17 and maybe a 20sf. I thought the matches looked cool and 9mm is cheaper to reload for. I have be using 124 gr. bullets for 9mm but have never experimented with 147's. Would the 147 gr. be better for knocking the plates ? 

[les snyder]

not an answer to the question, but I shoot USPSA and 3 gun with a G34 (9mm)...you get a little better sight radius, and better trigger than the G17 ....not familiar with the GSSF rules, but would suggest changing the sights to metal ones if allowed (I like Heinies) but had to go to a much taller front sight (Dawson Precision .285") to get point of aim... did not have a problem with the Heinie set with my G35 (.40SW)... also if allowed the JP mag release button is great if you have small hands.... I would suggest the Gen 3 guns if you choose 9mm...and a hardened stainless quide rod and non captured ISMI spring...147 bullets are a must for accuracy at over 25y...

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[les snyder]

Conagher 45... a Delta Precision 147 fmj and 4.1 grains of WinSuperField gives you right around 1000fps... has taken over all the steel it has hit

[Conagher 45]

Does the G34 accept G17 mags ?

[fightingquaker13]

I have 3 Glock 17 mags left over from when I carry a 17 for a duty weapon, I have been thinking about turning back to the dark side and purchacing a 17 and maybe a 20sf. I thought the matches looked cool and 9mm is cheaper to reload for. I have be using 124 gr. bullets for 9mm but have never experimented with 147's. Would the 147 gr. be better for knocking the plates ?  

Remember, the dark side has better cookies. As for 147s, they are new to me. I usually shoot 124s, but bought a box of the heavier Golden Sabers because they were on sale. They group the same, and working on the theory that bigger is better for SD, I'll probably stick with them. For range work though, if its ringing plates I can't imagine it would make much difference (though this depends on the range, more foot pounds vs more drop and less velocity at the extended ranges). I might even look at Speer Lawman TMJ. They are supposed to very accurate and as a bonus they are fairly inexpensive. I've shot some and like them, but I generally shoot double taps at silhouettes, so I'm not trying to measure dime size groups. Just a thought.
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[Conagher 45]

Just thought the 147's would knock over the falling plates a little better if they were not hit very square. I have been looking at some of the GSSF match setups, even the rules seem to be easy enough for my simple mind to wrap around. 

[bafsu92]

Does the G34 accept G17 mags ?

Yes, same frame, same mags