Your basic Glock can be used in Standard Service Pistol. XDs, however, must be fired, at a minimum, in Enhanced Service Pistol. You know that, but a lotta people miss it until they register at a match, so I thought I'd mention it.kbscobravert wrote:I am on a server that limits my access and bans all websites gun related. But I can get on here; funny. Anyway I am new to IDPA and looking to purchase a new firearm that I would like to see if it is on the approved list. If it were another SA XD or Glock I wouldn't ask but it is an STI. Is there a list that someone can email me or post in this thread with approved handguns?
FWIW, I am looking at an STI Edge in 9mm or a Tactical 50 in 9mm. I don't need it by anymeans, I have plenty of others that are simple like an XD or Glock. I am just looking for another shooter and if I can use it in IDPA all the better.
Thanks in advance.
There is no comprehensive list of IDPA-approved handguns. The rules only describe, in each Division, what is expressly allowed and, kinda like the law, what is expressly disallowed.
For those wondering about STI, their Website will tell you which of their firearms are approved for what type of (popular) competition. Since you can't hit their site, here's the bad news: neither the Edge nor Tactical 50 are approved for IDPA. IPSC/USPSA, you're good to go.
To my knowledge, and don't necessarily take it as fact, of the STI double-stacks only the Eagle 5.0 (with a bushing, not a bull-barrel) is approved for IDPA. You have more choices in STI single-stacks.