by ob1 » 22 Jul 2022, 11:55 am
Learning consistent trigger control is going to be your biggest hurdle.
Revolver - forget it unless you are going to shoot a match that is limited to revolvers or does not require fast reloads.
Double action / striker (like CZ etc) - IPSC Production class requires a first trigger pull that is a specific weight and type. This is the major reason for people buying Shadow, etc to meet Production rules, not because the gun is the easiest to use or most accurate. CZ etc can be used in other matches and classes, so lots of utility there. If you want to have the widest range of options, CZ etc makes sense but will be a bit harder to master than single action. Avoid Berettas, which are attractive to newbies, then they find that there are good reasons why almost nobody else uses them.
If you do not have to meet specific rules about first trigger pull, then single action guns like 1911 / 2011 are the easiest to learn trigger control. You can shoot major power factor instead of being limited to minor with CZ etc. They cannot be used in popular Production class, so that limits their utility if you are going to shoot IPSC matches.
So, single action is easiest to learn and master, double action/striker offers the most utility for a wide range of matches. Take your pick.