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RickB · June 22, 2018, 12:59 PM

Oh, yes.
There used to be a single box, for use across the three auto-pistol divisions that existed in IDPA.
Today, we still have the original box for the three original divisions, plus we have separate box dimensions for Back-Up Gun, and one for Compact Carry Pistol.

And, the guns not only have to fit in the box, but the barrel length has to be in compliance, too. For instance, my Colt .380 will fit in the BUG box, but the gun is not legal because the barrel exceeds the limit.

There are different barrel length limits for BUG revolver and BUG semiauto.

The new boxes also have a shallower depth.

June 22, 2018, 12:59 PM	#7
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Oh, yes. There used to be a single box, for use across the three auto-pistol divisions that existed in IDPA. Today, we still have the original box for the three original divisions, plus we have separate box dimensions for Back-Up Gun, and one for Compact Carry Pistol. And, the guns not only have to fit in the box, but the barrel length has to be in compliance, too. For instance, my Colt .380 will fit in the BUG box, but the gun is not legal because the barrel exceeds the limit. There are different barrel length limits for BUG revolver and BUG semiauto. The new boxes also have a shallower depth. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong. Last edited by RickB; June 22, 2018 at 01:19 PM.