IDPA or IPSC

[van7559]

what are the differences between the two?

[SA Friday]

Oh ya, this one's gonna be good.

www.uspsa.com (http://www.uspsa.com)

www.idpa.com (http://www.idpa.com)

This is USPSA in action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1fSx1LjxVA

This is IDPA in action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rap5JDCuBf0

They look similar (and they are) until you read the rules from the top two sites and then watch the videos again.

[Irving]

IDPA = canoes and flamingos.

[SA Friday]

IDPA = canoes and flamingos.
Oh, USPSA has it's share of prop tossing and monkey motion. USPSA doesn't have failure to do right rules or everthing mandated where to stand, which target to shoot, when to shoot it... IDPA is more geared toward defensive techniques and looks down on tactics and gear they don't see fitting the role. USPSA is a game, and we just want to shoot stuff fast.

[van7559]

[Help]
IDPA = canoes and flamingos.
what's the deal, are these ones no bueno?

[SA Friday]

Some like both.

Some like one and not the other.

Some don't like either.

Read the rules on the sites, go to a match or two of each, and decide for yourself.

I prefer USPSA and don't much care for IDPA. I have some problems with some of the rules and some of the concepts of IDPA.

[pickenup]

IDPA = Defensive. Shoot from behind cover, limited # of magazines (3) also limits gear.

IPSC = Offensive. Run and gun, out in the open. Not many limits on magazines or gear.

I don't think either will let you shoot full auto. [ROFL1]

[SA Friday]

IDPA = Defensive. Shoot from behind cover, limited # of magazines (3) also limits gear.

IPSC = Offensive. Run and gun, out in the open. Not many limits on magazines or gear.

I don't think either will let you shoot full auto. [ROFL1]

Thank god! have you watched any of Cha-lee's videos? Ya, that's what we need a big angry panda with a machine pistol...[ROFL1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivApv1HLkE

[Irving]

If you have never shot a competition, and are just looking for something to shoot for the first time, it doesn't matter at all which you choose in my opinion. I've mostly shot IDPA. I'm so concerned with actually being able to hit the targets, that I don't much care about speed or procedure. I'm still working on hitting what I'm aiming at.

[pickenup]

Thank god! have you watched any of Cha-lee's videos? Ya, that's what we need a big angry panda with a machine pistol...[ROFL1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivApv1HLkE
[ROFL3][ROFL3]
Couldn't help but laugh when I read your reply.
When I wrote that, I was thinking about Cha-lee.
I have shot with him a few times.
He doesn't need any machine pistol TO SLOW HIM DOWN. [UZI]

[Limited GM]

..... IDPA is more geared toward defensive techniques and looks down on tactics and gear they don't see fitting the role. USPSA is a game, and we just want to shoot stuff fast.

If a timer is used.....they're both a game. ;)

[SA Friday]

If a timer is used.....they're both a game. ;)True, but one claims ulterior motives and the other just says it like it is: Go fast, take chances [Tooth].

[Limited GM]

True, but one claims ulterior motives and the other just says it like it is: Go fast, take chances [Tooth].


I once read where a guy explained it as in IDPA, if you didnt win you could always say..."Well I was a lot more tac correct and burned a lot of time." Where as in IPSC, they dont care. The overall score is all that matters. Humn....life is comstock.[Coffee]

PS, what is the SSDG all about?

[SA Friday]

I once read where a guy explained it as in IDPA, if you didnt win you could always say..."Well I was a lot more tac correct and burned a lot of time." Where as in IPSC, they dont care. The overall score is all that matters. Humn....life is comstock.[Coffee]

PS, what is the SSDG all about?
SSDG? Not trackin. Little fried lately working 30+ hours at wallyworld and finals at college coming up.

[CHA-LEE]

As others have said before, it really comes down to game/shooting preference. Both USPSA(IPSC) and IDPA have their "market" and shooters that attend each will say that its the right or best thing for them.

The one thing that I want to point out that no one else has brought up is match frequency. Along the Colorado front range there is only 1 IDPA match each month, verses 8 USPSA matches each month. So basically, if you want to shoot in a match more than once a month you are pretty much only left with USPSA matches after the single IDPA match.

So come on out to both an IDPA and USPSA match then make up your own mind on which one is best for you. Both will give you a chance to experience shooting in a whole new dimension.

[Irving]

I don't see why you even have to choose.

[CHA-LEE]

I don't mean that you have to choose one or the other. But I think that all shooters will prefer one over the other at some point. Just like having the choice to eat a steak or a salad. You could eat both but you would probably prefer one over the other, especially if they are the same price.

[Irving]

I didn't mean it that way either. Only that it cost the same to shoot each match, so might as well just try both.

[Sticks]

As others have said before, it really comes down to game/shooting preference. Both USPSA(IPSC) and IDPA have their "market" and shooters that attend each will say that its the right or best thing for them.

The one thing that I want to point out that no one else has brought up is match frequency. Along the Colorado front range there is only 1 IDPA match each month, verses 8 USPSA matches each month. So basically, if you want to shoot in a match more than once a month you are pretty much only left with USPSA matches after the single IDPA match...

There is actually 2 IDPA matches. Ft Collins (Northern Colorado IDPA (http://ncrgc.org/nocoidpanew.htm)) is on the 3rd Saturday.

[CHA-LEE]

Sticks> If there is another club hosting an IDPA match why don't they get their match listed on the Front Range IDPA (www.fridpa.com) website? They could also get their match listed on the Eastern Colorado USPSA website (www.ecouspsa.com). The ECOUSPSA website is a great resource for listing almost all of the match shooting events we have across the front range. You can find the monthly schedule of USPSA, IDPA, Steel, Bianchi, Rifle, and 3-Gun matches on this single web page.

Knowing when and where the matches are is half the battle. The more people know about all of the available matches the better for everyone.

Its an enigma to me why some clubs choose to not leverage the existing resources for promoting the local match shooting scene [Bang]

[Sticks]

Sticks> If there is another club hosting an IDPA match why don't they get their match listed on the Front Range IDPA (www.fridpa.com (http://www.fridpa.com)) website? They could also get their match listed on the Eastern Colorado USPSA website (www.ecouspsa.com (http://www.ecouspsa.com)). The ECOUSPSA website is a great resource for listing almost all of the match shooting events we have across the front range. You can find the monthly schedule of USPSA, IDPA, Steel, Bianchi, Rifle, and 3-Gun matches on this single web page.

Knowing when and where the matches are is half the battle. The more people know about all of the available matches the better for everyone.

Its an enigma to me why some clubs choose to not leverage the existing resources for promoting the local match shooting scene [Bang]


I have yet to make it up there to shoot. Every time I try, something comes up and I can't make it. So I could not tell you what type of club it is or why they are not listed on anything other than the range website.

[G19man]

I started off shooting IDPA 1.5 yr ago. It's great. I really enjoy traveling around and shooting the state matches I've shot 5 major matches since I've started, lots of learning at each. Then, this year I started shooting USPSA. It's great also. I just returned from the Glock Only Match, holy s.
That was awesome. I also got signed up for the Area 1 match. Can't wait for that one.
Try them both. I like the control of IDPA but I love the freedom that USPSA offers. Trigger time either way!!