Like the title says, I'm wanting to try my hand at USPSA in 2022. I have some questions. I hope they aren't too stupid.
Is this gear enough/acceptable?
Ruger 9E (It is on the approved USPSA list)
Serpa holster (Just don't go there...)
5 mags
Daltech Force Super-bio Belt (It's what I have right now. With experience, could/will change.)
4 cheapo mag carriers (If I stick with it, these will change when I decide on a belt setup.)
Do I need to join USPSA before taking part in a match, or do they allow a match or two before joining? What is the membership fee? I couldn't find it on the site.
From looking through the rules, I would have to pull the trigger after the course of fire. My Ruger has a mag safety (i.e. a block of aluminum that blocks the firing pin when no mag is in). Would the RO allow me to insert an empty mag after showing clear or let me not dry fire after the course of fire? Do I need to take apart the slide and remove it? I'm sure a few times won't hurt the firing pin, but I don't really want to take the chance. I hope this makes sense.
Any other tips or pointers? I know next to nothing, obviously! Thanks!
Is this gear enough/acceptable?
Ruger 9E (It is on the approved USPSA list)
Serpa holster (Just don't go there...)
5 mags
Daltech Force Super-bio Belt (It's what I have right now. With experience, could/will change.)
4 cheapo mag carriers (If I stick with it, these will change when I decide on a belt setup.)
Do I need to join USPSA before taking part in a match, or do they allow a match or two before joining? What is the membership fee? I couldn't find it on the site.
From looking through the rules, I would have to pull the trigger after the course of fire. My Ruger has a mag safety (i.e. a block of aluminum that blocks the firing pin when no mag is in). Would the RO allow me to insert an empty mag after showing clear or let me not dry fire after the course of fire? Do I need to take apart the slide and remove it? I'm sure a few times won't hurt the firing pin, but I don't really want to take the chance. I hope this makes sense.
Any other tips or pointers? I know next to nothing, obviously! Thanks!