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IPSC Rules Question
Some questions about IPSC rules - maybe someone can give some foolproof explanations
The rules for production division state: Quote:
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What are the general differences between Production and Standard, except for the power factors? Which division is suitable for a beginner with an unmodified handgun? |
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July 12, 2007, 04:42 AM | #2 |
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"Does that mean it is not allowed to use a hardchromed gun in production if it wasn't hardchromed from factory?"
That's right; if you take a blued factory pistol, and have it plated, it takes it out of Production division (at least under International rules). "What falls under 'rubber sleeves'? I have a set of Pachmayr signature grips on my Beretta - is that inside the specs or outside?" Screw-on grips for a pistol are OK, but things like the Hogue slip-on or even pieces of inner-tube are prohibited under this rule. "What are the general differences between Production and Standard, except for the power factors? Which division is suitable for a beginner with an unmodified handgun?" Power factor doesn't really matter in Production, since you get scored the same regardless (as long as you meet the 125 floor); for International production, you must use a pistol that has a minimum 5-pound trigger-pull for the first (double-action) shot, and has a barrel no longer than 5". The best division for you is going to depend on your specific pistol; something like a Hi-Power has to be used in Standard, Open, or Modified because it's single-action, but most versions of the CZ-75 could be used just as well in EITHER division (allowing for the power factor differences).
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July 12, 2007, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the quick and comprehensive reply. I have a Beretta 92 (first series model), which is unchanged except for the Pachmayr grips. I don't know how they handle the IPSC rules here in South Africa, so I guess there is only one way to find out.
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