adp in idpa?

**pietskiet** · 29-08-2008, 01:20

any one who shoots a adp idn idpa? How competavive are they?

**Geoff Carter** · 29-08-2008, 07:52

We had a guy come and shoot a couple of matches with us and he had no problem using his ADP. He did struggle with some longer shots but I think this was more down to him having no/little practise with his weapon at these ranges rather than the weapon not being able to cope with it. ;D

BulM5rocks · 29-08-2008, 08:30

We have a "senior" shooter (don't tell him I said that or he'll gut me) who sometimes shoots his ADP - he happens to know Alex DP and it took him quite a few trips to the workshop to get it working reliably. I think the safety might be a bit awkward to manipulate.

This sport is great in that you can take what you want from it - if you want to be competitive, you'll probably have to get rid of the ADP and get something more suitable for a "SPORT" If it's your carry gun, it's a fantastic way for you to see how well it's gonna work when the brown stuff hits the fan. What better way to test out your equipment - the BGs are made of cardboard and don't shoot back hpy71

the same applies to holster, mag pouches etc - you'll find out very quickly if what you've got is actually gonna work "on the street"

Take it off to your local range, give it a bash and see how it goes. IDPAers are a friendly bunch and wouldn't even laugh at you if rocked up on the range with a blunder buss (OK maybe SSP will laugh at you) hpy71

The beauty of the "SPORT" is that if you want to compete - you'll be up against other folks on a similar level.

Hit the range and have fun !!

**Corné** · 02-09-2008, 21:54

I have never seen one in action. I think I have seen 1 or 2 in a gunshop somewhere along the line and then in Man Magnum.

However if you have one and it is working, knock yourself out and use the bloody thing.... md217

DS · 03-09-2008, 09:28

I do not think they are, generally speaking, "competitive" but they are sufficient and qualify to be used in the sport. But in the hands of a master it will most probably be competitive.

**shaan** · 04-09-2008, 14:28

Could someone please tell me what an "ADP" is? It sounds most interesting... confused0083

CJ · 04-09-2008, 16:13

You can use it and it will be fine for most stages......

With the longer shots (for that matter all short barreled weapons) it may become a bit of a problem. Good example stage 3 of the classifier. But please don't let this discourage you. We have guys with 5 shot snubs shooting.

Competitive ? I dare to say it may depend on th individual I've seen some impressive shooting with short barreled guns. The short barrel maybe preventing him from making master classification.

**Corné** · 04-09-2008, 16:21

Shaan,

The ADP is a locally designed pistol. Off hand I can't remember the name of the person who did it but he left the country and joined Wilson Combat. Go to the www.wilsoncombat.com and you will find it.

**SSP** · 04-09-2008, 16:44

Originally Posted by shaan

Could someone please tell me what an "ADP" is? It sounds most interesting... confused0083

Its locally designed. Not particularly successful or reliable. Uses a gas retarded blowback system similar to the CP1 and P7.

**shaan** · 04-09-2008, 21:29

Thanks guys, The direct link is http://www.wilsoncombat.com/p_adp.asp

They make it sound like quite a great pistol... best not to belive everything you read....