3 Gun Pistol
A large majority of 3 Gun shooters prefer a 9mm for their pistol for two reasons:
it has the smallest kick and muzzle rise than any other medium-large caliber bullet allowing for increased speed between shots
more rounds can be fit into the magazine than with any other medium-large caliber bullet which allows the shooter to take more shots between reloading their pistol (and reloading costs you critical seconds when you are racing against the clock on a 3 Gun course)
Many other shooters use a .40 caliber pistol for 3 Gun, which is not far behind the 9mm in regard to speed and magazine capacity. Some shooters even like a .45 caliber pistol when shooting 3 Gun, however these shooters are very often at a distinct disadvantage regarding speed because of the massive muzzle rise and kick
Do I have to shoot a 9mm and what should I expect to pay for a good 3 Gun pistol?
No. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of pistols to choose from when deciding what you want to use for your 3 gun pistol. The prices can range anywhere from as low as $200 – $5000. Most 3 Gun shooters use pistols that cost somewhere in the $400-$600 range depending on the upgrades etc.
For a thorough look at several of the most popular 3 Gun pistols, upgrades, and other modifications, 3 Gun Pistol goes into detail and will help you decide which route to go in choosing the best 3 Gun pistol for you.
Find a 3 Gun competition in your area.
it has the smallest kick and muzzle rise than any other medium-large caliber bullet allowing for increased speed between shots
more rounds can be fit into the magazine than with any other medium-large caliber bullet which allows the shooter to take more shots between reloading their pistol (and reloading costs you critical seconds when you are racing against the clock on a 3 Gun course)
Many other shooters use a .40 caliber pistol for 3 Gun, which is not far behind the 9mm in regard to speed and magazine capacity. Some shooters even like a .45 caliber pistol when shooting 3 Gun, however these shooters are very often at a distinct disadvantage regarding speed because of the massive muzzle rise and kick
Do I have to shoot a 9mm and what should I expect to pay for a good 3 Gun pistol?
No. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of pistols to choose from when deciding what you want to use for your 3 gun pistol. The prices can range anywhere from as low as $200 – $5000. Most 3 Gun shooters use pistols that cost somewhere in the $400-$600 range depending on the upgrades etc.
For a thorough look at several of the most popular 3 Gun pistols, upgrades, and other modifications, 3 Gun Pistol goes into detail and will help you decide which route to go in choosing the best 3 Gun pistol for you.
Find a 3 Gun competition in your area.
