Your help and guidance when i was drafting ipsc classic division rules was invaluable. What happens if a competitor in open division makes major power factor but his bullet weight is below the 120 grain minimum. Sometimes, all of the pistol ipsc nationals are held at the same time, other years, they have been broken up between different ranges. Heres a quick video of basic equipment and paperwork necessary to. This most recent ipsc handgun division is home to the classic colt government 1911a1 in all current varieties of makes and models with a single row magazine, 5127 mm barrel and open sight.
Dawson precision magwell 1911 ipsc classic division. Due to range conditions, distances and actual layout may vary. Action air production division the handgun must be unmodified and be listed on the ipsc production division list. This type of carbine conversion system with plastic or. Im considering shooting an overseas ipsc match sometime in the future, perhaps a world shoot or some type of championship high level big match. Maximum barrel length is 127 mm, and maximum magazine capacity is 15 rounds.
The division that the competitor competes in will dictate exactly where on the belt the holster and magazine pouches may be worn. Ipsc handgun rules, january 2017 2019 edition 1 chapter 1. Although the international confederation assigns the two handgun divisions currently listed to the rifle rules, they are mostly welcome extensions for ipsc production division shooters who outfit their 9 x 19 mm service pistol with modern chassis so as to be able to fire them from the shoulder like a rifle. Considerations between production vs standard divisions.
As a member, you should have an official rule book which details the regulations and scoring systems used in ipsc shooting. International practical shooting confederation wikipedia. Great addition of the slot for classic division checking of the magwell dimension on addition, if possible would be adding of a guage or portion of the existing guage the length of the dust cover from the slide stop pin as per the ipsc rules. Ipsc grand tournament rules, january 2012 edition 1 section 1. I would think the biggest new market is in the ipsc handgun competition, as two new divisions that have been lurking on test appear. I have never looked back and have been much more succesful with the minor gun than i ever was with the major gun. Browning was the weapon of choice in the ipsc s formative years. Ssaa practical shooting rule book ssaa practical shooting sa. Individuals, organizations and other entities not affiliated to ipsc or a member region thereof, are prohibited from using any of these items without. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Pistols used are a springfield armory 1911 in 9mm from 1991 and a sti trojan 9mm from 2016. Results of the ipsc handgun world shoot 2017 in france. Action air classic division the pistol has to be a 1911 type, fit inside the ipsc. Sorry about the dumb questions, and thanks for your patience.
Magwell 1911 ipsc classic division by dawson precision. I decided to go with the techwell ipsc xt, manufactured by techwear. Founded in 1976, the ipsc nowadays affiliates over 100 regions from africa, americas, asia, europe and oceania. I thought this thread was about why there are separate rule books, not about the inner workings of who got what and why. We spend a great deal of time outdoors but when we have the opportunity, a day at the handgun range is a blast. Handgun divisions open standard classic production revolver. I have been shooting ipsc classic division for the last 3 years and shot classic at the ws in florida last year.
Here we discuss the basic requirements needed to begin shooting ipsc. Competitions are held with pistol, revolver, rifle and shotgun. Basepad 1911 for dawson or metalform 9mm mags extended to. Note that handguns deemed by ipsc to be singleactiononly are expressly prohibited. For example in production division, all such equipment must be worn behind the hip bone see current ipsc handgun rules. There is no ice insert in this magwell, it does have very large opening to help with fast reloads. Again, a excellent piece of equipment i have used it to check my magazines for the world shoot. Even though race holsters are legal in ipsc classic, its much easier to drop down a few holes on the boss. This division is under evaluation and, unless extended, it will expire on 31 december 2017. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the. By far the best way to improve your shooting skills and have fun at the range. Beginners intro to ipsc and competitive shooting youtube.
Ssaa practical shooting official national rules no. According to the ipsc rule book safety considerations. Ipsc handgun competition rules jan 2019 edition final 30 dec. To attempt to level the playing field somewhat, there are five separate divisions in ipsc, so that competitors are competing against shooters with broadly similar equipment. Asked questions faq concerning ipsc handgun rules and their interpretation. Ive been shooting in international practical shooting confederation events i. The official ipsc protocol used to measure barrel length is described in appendix. Drawings are not to scale but dimensions are accurate.
The magazine capacity limit forces you to be very good at stage planning, and you have to be able to adapt on the fly. As a member, you will receive support from the national range. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course. Minimum bullet caliber cartridge case length 9mm 0. Ipsc shooting is dynamic, challenging, and one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the world today. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. See point 14 of appendix d1 in the ipsc handgun rulebook.
Here we will report live from the ipsc world championship 2017 in france and give you an exciting overview of the competitions with match reports and results. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. The classic and single stack division rules limit the size of the magazine well that can be added to the gun, but available options are certainly better now than in the past. Medals are awarded to division winners open, standard, classic, production, production optics, production optics light and revolver only when there are at least 10 competitors in the division division for level iii matches 20 competitors in the division for level iv and. Many of the revolver shooters that shot were using optic sighted andor compensated revolvers, and as such the ipsc rules put them into open division.
Only handguns listed as approved on the ipsc website may be used in production division. Just looking for info on rules, my uspsa classification, registration being open or. Wear of the eye and ear protection is mandatory in the range area. Classic division also informally known as single stack division. Gold medals are awarded to the top placing individuals in ipsc sanctioned matches. All stages are in boxes with safety angle 180 degrees. The divisions in the official rulebook are open, standard, classic, production and revolver. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the firearm blog. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined.
The ipsc us handgun championship are yearly ipsc level 3 matches held by the united states practical shooting association uspsa run under ipsc rules contrary to the uspsa handgun championship, which is run under uspsa rules. The equipment and firearm you choose for the division you wish to compete in are detailed in the ipsc handgun rulebook with specific attention drawn to chapter 5 competitor equipment as well as the following appendices. Ipsc holsters and rigs ipsc shooting, ipsc accessories. The international practical shooting confederation ipsc is the worlds second largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. A huge market opens as ipsc international practical shooting confederation update their rule books in january 2019 i would think the biggest new market is in the ipsc handgun competition, as two new divisions that have been lurking on test appear. Works with standard base pads that fit ipsc classic division box. For information about the divisions of the ipsc shooting disciplines,click on one of the links below. Here is the new ipsc rules book of pcc ipsc the pcc division. Designed to fit the ipsc box including classic division with the competition shooter in mind. Ipsc thailand national standard team 6 times missa master international shooting safety instructors.
Machined from aircraft grade aluminum to dawson precision tolerances for positive seating and reliability without sacrificing durability. For classic division shooters, of particular note is that the height of the box is smaller in ipsc, so pay attention to your rear sights and your magwell to ensure itll fit. Considerations between production vs standard divisions i personally dont think classic is the best division to start in. Ipsc classic div uspsaipsc rules brian enoss forums. Which is best platform pistol for competing in cla ssic major division good day so yesterday i competed for the first time in a shoot, in the classic major division, i used my colt gold cup, it went well although i still have some grip issues with thumb touching the slide etc. Which is best platform pistol for competing in classic.
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