Originally Posted by
Leroy
I use some form of sighted fire for every shot. When I first shot USPSA I used sight focus for all but the 3 yards and in shots. If you work on your draw that will build a form of index that will allow you to present the gun between your eye and the target at speed consistently. This will allow you to begin trying different visual focuses for differing shots. I would recommend getting a consistent index built before jumping into the different visual focus.
Finding a decent 9 mm for competition for $500-600 is doable. But to get the most out of the gun (replacement of sights, trigger work, etc.) and enough mags, holster, pouches, belt, you will need more like $1,000 unless you buy a used package (which I would recommend). Go over to brianenos.com/forum and look in the classifieds for a Glock, XDM, CZ, or Tanfo used competition rig that will fit the bill. Any of those guns (at least 4.5" barrel versions) will not hold you back until have reached a high skill level.