Handgun divisions open standard classic production revolver. Divisions like production and single stack have a fairly tight rule set, where limited, pcc, and open have very minimal restrictions on what you can use and do to your equipment. Join uspsa classification records uspsa rules production. The trial means you should be able to compete with. You can check the ipsc rules in the picture below for details on what is allowed and not. Uspsa has these production rules to make a division which will appeal to those who want to shoot with realistic gear. Ipsc holsters and rigs ipsc shooting, ipsc accessories.
Shooting sports usa top uspsa production handguns in 2019. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. The comptac international is a viable option for uspsa production class. Discussion in competition shooting started by rugeroldarmy, feb 5. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the firearm blog. First rule of production is no single action handguns. The rules in uspsa regarding holsters are very, very loose. Match directors and officers of uspsaipsc clubs have indicated their willingness to abide by and run matches under these rules. The following exercises should be handled by at least two instructors. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. The new doublealpha academy production division race pdr beltride holster is the latest word in competition holsters specifically tailored for the special needs of the ipsc and idpa shooters. The australian region of the international practical shooting confederation. Talk to other, experienced ipsc shooters for advice. The 4 best idpa holsters approved and legal for competition 2020.
The official ipsc protocol used to measure barrel length is described in appendix e4b. Carry optics follows the same rules as production as to types and placement of holsters and magazine pouches although you will, of course, need fewer magazines and pouches with the higher capacity permitted. Once again, to the new, prospective ipsc shooter, we would like to stress the importance of talking to your respective zone rep and personally coming out to watch an ipsc match and see the various divisions and equipment in action by various ipsc shooters. Ask 100 competitive shooters whats the best way to get started in uspsa, and 99 of them will tell you production division is the way to go. This is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to the rules, but more of an overview of the highlights of each uspsa division to help make your selection a little easier. Idpa is an interesting and rapidly growing sport, and the invaluable skills one learns in a match can save a life.
However, uspsa ipsc has no control over the range configuration, actual setup, or administration at the time of the events. What happens if a competitor in open division makes major power factor but his bullet weight is below the 120 grain minimum. Types of competition provided include multigun and pistol matches that focus on the technical side of shooting. You cannot btw use an offset holster in idpa unless your a female.
However, once the muzzle of the firearm is clear of the holster on the draw. Ipsc australia inc is the body recognised by the australian government for the management and regulation of the sport of practical shooting in australia. Your holster choice will need to comply with your divisions rules. Jan, 2019 essentially, this organization is the american branch of the ipsc. International practical shooting confederation wikipedia. Ipsc handgun division rules faq once again, to the new, prospective ipsc shooter, we would like to stress the importance of talking to your respective zone director and personally coming out to watch an ipsc match and see the various divisions and equipment in action by various ipsc shooters. Ive been shooting in international practical shooting confederation events i. For example in production division, all such equipment must be worn behind the hip bone see current ipsc handgun rules. Note that handguns deemed by ipsc to be singleactiononly are expressly prohibited. Posted november 14, 2018 in editorial by eric b with no comments tags. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport.
The international practical shooting confederation ipsc is the worlds second largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. Basic overview of the firearms, ammo, and equipment. The comptac is nice in that i dont have to remove my belt to put it on or take it off. It is very common to see open or limited shooters using what is referred to as a race holster, because that is legal in there division, but in production and a few others that would not be legal. The idpa rules are very clear and do limit the type and style of holster you can use. Here you can find closed holsters, race holsters, pistol and rifle magazine pouches standard or magnetic and various rig accessories. Uspsa production holster setup guide the practical shooter. The production rules allow no more than 2oz over the listed weight in the production list, where the shadow 2 is listed at 47oz. In ipsc im pretty sure you can use a race holster in production.
The international practical shooting confederation ipsc is the worlds second largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical. Ipsc uspsa competition holsters, pouches and belts. Ensure your handgun and equipment conform to the division as per the ipsc handgun rulebook. In ipsc shooting, no course is ever the same from one competition to the. Well organized for shooters of all skill levels, they break down events. You guys are talking about uspsa, but i believe the original poster was asking about ipsc rules. Feb 05, 2005 all else being equal, a lower holster allows one to draw with less overall movement. Ipsc handgun rules, january 2019 edition i table of contents page no.
Ipsc, uspsa, 3gun approved, adjustable in all angles and retention, completely legal in uspsa production division. Ipscstore ipsc shop with largest assortment of ipsc gear and accessories. The new doublealpha academy production division race pdr lowride holster is the latest word in competition holsters specifically tailored for the special needs of the production division ipsc shooters. Ipsc belt loop with ipsc dvc logo, ipsc international practical shooting confederation. Professional competition holster owb kydex fits glock 34, glock 35. The division that the competitor competes in will dictate exactly where on the belt the holster and magazine pouches may be worn. Unfollow ipsc holster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. United states practical shooting association wikipedia. Choosing a uspsa competition division pew pew tactical. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the. Ipsc reserves the right to modify this list at any time.
Basically, you can shoot a stock shadow 2 in production, but you cannot slap an optic on top and shoot a stock shadow 2 in co. The production division ready pdr holster range offers a perfect combination of safety, speed and price for those who are looking to compete in uspsa or ipsc production and classic division. Ipsc shotgun and rifle disciplines are similar to handgun but differ in some details. Ipsc holsters ipsc store, holsters, belts, parts, accessories. Ipsc handgun rules, january 2019 edition 1 chapter 1. Although the international confederation assigns the two handgun divisions currently listed to the rifle rules, they. You will get the best performance using the belt attachment in offset position not the paddle attachment. Ipsc rig set consisting of 1 the one rig set,1 super ghost shooting belt 3 super ghost 360 mag pouches set at affordable ghost usa.
Ensure your handgun and equipment conform to the division as per the ipsc handgun rules book. My wife has one and i have used it myself in production. The international practical shooting confederation ipsc was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance the sport of ipsc shooting, to safeguard its principles and to regulate its conduct worldwide in order to cultivate the safe, recreational use of firearms by persons of good character. See point 14 of appendix d1 in the ipsc handgun rulebook. Well organized for shooters of all skill levels, they break down events into production, revolver, singlestack, limited 10, and open divisions. Idpa has recently revised the holster rules, so you want to make sure your new gear is legal there if you want to shoot idpa. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. Introductory safety and holster proficiency course 2012 safety holster proficiency course revised 2012. Ipsc rule book combined rule books are not available at the present time. Only handguns listed as approved on the ipsc website may be used in production division. Founded in 1976, the ipsc nowadays affiliates over 100 regions from africa, americas, asia, europe and oceania.
My bladetech belt holster rides about an inch lower than my comptac paddle. Lowride holster is the latest word in competition holsters specifically tailored for the special needs of the production division ipsc shooters. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety rules, they serve as the foundation of the safety rules below. Essentially, this organization is the american branch of the ipsc. Most shooters use a standard outsidethewaistband belted holster often made of kydex or plastic. Need holster and belt recommendations for ipscidpa glock. When people think of uspsa or ipsc style shooting, these are the guns that come to mind. I think that the holster rules for production and ss are a great idea on that alone, plus ive never seen anyone ever drop a gun out of a production holster while bending over to pick up brass or knocking it out against a table, but ive seen every type of race holster drop a. Beginners intro to ipsc and competitive shooting youtube.
The holster should be placed on the gun belt in accordance with the rules governing the division in which you compete open, standard. There are many holsters out there and some are more suited for ipsc competition. Carry optics has a maximum weight of 45oz, so the shadow 2 is not legal for co without significant machining to remove weight. Feb 21, 2015 uspsa production holster placement and setup. By far the best way to improve your shooting skills and have fun at the range. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course. And, the number of shooters in the production division continues to growwhich not only reflects an uptick in. Official steel challenge rules us practical shooting. Brief descriptions of the various handgun divisions in ipsc classic, open, standard, production, revolver. Ipsc belts ipsc store, holsters, belts, parts, accessories. Is this holster good for ipsc and idpa mppistol forum. However, uspsaipsc has no control over the range configuration, actual setup, or administration at the time of the events.
May 02, 2018 cerakoted glocks like this one from precision cerakote are legal and popular in production division. 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. No race holsters allowed in this division and the holster and mag pouches must. The results from the 20 australasian championships in nz show that of the 624 ipsc competitors, there were approx 43% open division shooters, 26% standard division shooters, 6% percent classic division shooters, 28% production division shooters, and 3% revolver division shooters. Here we discuss the basic requirements needed to begin shooting ipsc. Ipsc handgun competition rules jan 2019 edition final 30 dec. Its a nobrainer, as the list of stock pistols deemed acceptable by the uspsa production rules is long and includes some very familiar names. However, the rules do make sure you have a quality holster, so following the guidelines is more of a help than a hindrance. If youre a newish production shooter, you really shouldnt worry about the milliseconds right now, just get something good and basic but doesnt give you too many advantages right. Nov 14, 2018 new 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market. Only handguns included in the full list of approved models and that comply with the requirements of appendix d4 of the ipsc handgun competition rules may be used in production division. Match directors and officers of uspsa ipsc clubs have indicated their willingness to abide by and run matches under these rules. You can change your sights or add a limited amount of grip tape or stippling, and your gun can have internal gunsmithing to improve your trigger pull or your guns reliability, but you cant do things like change your actual trigger for an allnew aftermarket part.
Because international ipsc rules allows open division to score. Ipsc handgun competition rules uspsa version january 2004. A large assortment of ipsc, uspsa, idpa and 3gun holsters, magazine pouches and belts for the competitive shooter. Uspsaipsc endeavors to ensure safe, fair design and running of practical shooting matches. Join uspsa classification records uspsa rules production list. Normally this isnt the case in ipsc or idpa, but during some of the local 3 gun comp up here in the mountains. The choice is up to you as to what feels good or what works best for you.
Practical shooting is an international competition that is shot on all continents, with local, state, national, regional and international championships happening on a regular basis. Holster, carry and storage and competitor equipment. Both the ipsc and uspsa production rules were originally. Hi, i would like to try ipsc and idpa when i switch gun clubs. I recently upgraded my uncle mikes stuff for production to kytac holster and mag carriers and a cr. Handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked. Also, these holsters tend to be more or less in compliance with all the crazy idpa rules and lets face it while still allowing you to be competitive in ipsc uspsa. Uspsa ipsc endeavors to ensure safe, fair design and running of practical shooting matches. Blog mailing list certified ammunition policy certified ammunition vendor application production compliance form for. The alphax extended ball joint rod is a custommade solution for those shooters who feel the alphax holster positions the gun a little too close to their body or belt. For more in depth discussion on equipment, here is a link to an ipsc shooters blog.