Originally Posted by
TY44934
OP: first off, consider the 3gun "rules."
What are the rules?
Unlike USPSA or IDPA, there is NO single answer. There are literally DOZENS of sets of rules out there.
If you enjoy 3 gun and someday travel for shoots out of your local area, be prepared for rule changes.
So, knowing this fact, we will have to speak in GENERAL TERMS in this thread, since everyone's rulebook might be different.
That being said, I would NOT choose either of my favorite USPSA pistols: no 1911/2011 nor any variation of the 75 (ie CZ-75/SP-01). Nor would I choose a Sig.
Why?
3gun often reguires re-holstering "on the clock." Any aforementioned pistol will require you to ALSO re-engage the safety - ON THE CLOCK. In my opinion, there is too much risk of failing to re-engage that safety to bother shooting either of the guns I love (and build) for USPSA: again, no 2011 or CZ. I also know TWO (2) experienced, ranked competitors who managed to DQ for dropped guns (one at USPSA multigun Nationals, one at the Iron Man). It happens. NO gun is safe if dropped and of course it should never, ever, ever happen (but again, it does). IMHO, a cz or 2011 w/ the safety off is not as safe as some other designs. Again, we are talking about risk in what amounts to a game.
What is left? You pick: M&P, Glock, XD, Steyr or similar choice. I've shot Glocks (even used 30 round mags in competition where allowed under the rules - gee they DO have a use!) and I like M&Ps.
Please let us know what you choose & why.