PCC barrel length
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Shorter than the typical 18.6 inch barrel is generally better for PCC's in the context of these kinds of action shooting sports. For example, you can (and should) train yourself not to hug walls and barriers, but there are inevitably going to be situations where the longer barrel just gets in the way. And the extra length isn't necessary. 10 inches is just about perfect, imho. [Insert Canadian regulatory nonsense here.]
Going to a shorter barrel makes it a restricted rifle, which may not be an entire hassle if you're already owning restricted handguns for IPSC. You may even be nostalgic for the days when getting a new registration was more common!
On the other hand, staying NR has its attractions and practicalities too.
On the other hand, staying NR has its attractions and practicalities too.
Yup, this is true. I started off going into every port as I felt it was some kind of advantage to get closer to the target but the opposite is true. Those extra steps / movement is time and the bullet can cover that extra distance much faster than I can (this is where accuracy is important). Not getting close to the ports / stage furniture has other advantages (avoiding penalties / accidentally coming into contact and dropping the gun etc).
Regarding the easiness of NR vs the practicality of shorter restricted it is possible to have the best of both worlds. If you use something like an FX9 for example you could buy the NR version (much easier from a government horse$hit POV) and a second shorter (say 10") upper. If the stages dictate it makes more sense to use the shorter upper then you can swap in a few seconds and when complete for the day swap back and then you can transport your NR rifle again. Note: From memory if you plan to leave the short upper on longer than 30 days then you would have to inform the CFO and it would become restricted but they are very busy and I wouldn't want too give them extra work if it could be easily avoided
A little more expensive but it is always good to have options.
Been shooting ipsc since 2009 so have a good idea how the game is played. Don't care about nonrestricted and restricted. If there going to take it away they will take wether it's restricted or not. Haven't had a chance to watch the pcc guys shoot at a match cause they are never on my squad, so don't know what barrel length is best for the game and would like to know what guys who are shooting like and think is best.
Longer barrels make natural pointing easier but it comes at the trade off of added weight and less maneuverability around obstacles and courses. Optics bridged the gap where longer sight pictures once made for more accurate shots, This is a non issue with a red dot or LPVO today. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a single competitor that would take 18.5” over a shorter 5-9” barrel in PCC. Most guys I’ve seen run PCC have a dedicated “match” upper that only gets popped on at the range for the matches and is taken off after it’s done to stay N/R.
You can't legally put a short barrel on non-restricted rifle. Doing so puts you in legal jeopardy as you now have a restricted firearm that is unregistered.Yup, this is true. I started off going into every port as I felt it was some kind of advantage to get closer to the target but the opposite is true. Those extra steps / movement is time and the bullet can cover that extra distance much faster than I can (this is where accuracy is important). Not getting close to the ports / stage furniture has other advantages (avoiding penalties / accidentally coming into contact and dropping the gun etc).
Regarding the easiness of NR vs the practicality of shorter restricted it is possible to have the best of both worlds. If you use something like an FX9 for example you could buy the NR version (much easier from a government horse$hit POV) and a second shorter (say 10") upper. If the stages dictate it makes more sense to use the shorter upper then you can swap in a few seconds and when complete for the day swap back and then you can transport your NR rifle again. Note: From memory if you plan to leave the short upper on longer than 30 days then you would have to inform the CFO and it would become restricted but they are very busy and I wouldn't want too give them extra work if it could be easily avoided
A little more expensive but it is always good to have options.
This.
You have 30 days to re-register it as a restricted if you leave the restricted upper on the firearm. This is my understanding after some research on this.
Short restricted barrel length attached to an upper or attached to an existing upper. Same difference.
By definition it becomes a restricted rifle. You may have 30 days to declare the change but if you're caught with it, you won't have a registration certificate which puts you in legal jeopardy
By definition it becomes a restricted rifle. You may have 30 days to declare the change but if you're caught with it, you won't have a registration certificate which puts you in legal jeopardy
Yes, there are legal ramifications of switching out to a shorty upper (i.e. the regulatory nonsense that I mentioned earlier.) The OP wants to know what lengths are more appropriate to the sports in which he intends to participate.
