IPSC Glock Question

I'm not going to extensively defend the details of the Production division rules, but the overall concept is an "out of the box" gun w/o modifications
such as you might see issued to an LEO. Very few mods are permitted within that division for that reason.
I suspect part of the motivation for offering such a division is to create an option for folks who don't want to participate in an equipment race.
 
Its not a stupid rule at all. It's production for a reason and production exists because of modification 'creep'. If production wasn't limited to production parts, it would end up being an equipment race. For that there is Standard, Open and to a lesser extent Classic.
People always complain that that they can't shoot production with modified guns. A line has to be drawn somewhere to keep the divison free from custom work that makes the sport an expensive proposition.

I use stair tape from Home Depot. $5 and it works very well. Mine is rough and ugly but functionality trumps looks for me in this case.
 
kayaker1 said:
Its not a stupid rule at all. It's production for a reason and production exists because of modification 'creep'. If production wasn't limited to production parts, it would end up being an equipment race. For that there is Standard, Open and to a lesser extent Classic.
People always complain that that they can't shoot production with modified guns. A line has to be drawn somewhere to keep the divison free from custom work that makes the sport an expensive proposition.

I use stair tape from Home Depot. $5 and it works very well. Mine is rough and ugly but functionality trumps looks for me in this case.
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I agree, there has to be lines drawn to keep a production gun a production gun, I just don't particularly agree with the fact that "melting a little bit of plastic alters or enhances the performance of the gun." In fact, what if I was to only stipple the areas approved to put grip tape on? What difference does it make if it's tape or stippling?

Anyways, I found the part of the IPSC rule book that I was looking for and found the appropriate places to put the grip tape, so I'm going to stick with that for now.

Very excited to complete the Black Badge course and hopefully try a match soon!

Thanks
 
Was that you at Grgc last weekend? I was shooting the kimber that day!



birtch3 said:
I agree, there has to be lines drawn to keep a production gun a production gun, I just don't particularly agree with the fact that "melting a little bit of plastic alters or enhances the performance of the gun." In fact, what if I was to only stipple the areas approved to put grip tape on? What difference does it make if it's tape or stippling?

Anyways, I found the part of the IPSC rule book that I was looking for and found the appropriate places to put the grip tape, so I'm going to stick with that for now.

Very excited to complete the Black Badge course and hopefully try a match soon!

Thanks
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birtch3 said:
In fact, what if I was to only stipple the areas approved to put grip tape on? What difference does it make if it's tape or stippling?
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I asked that very same question once, and the answer was that stippling is a permanent modification to the frame, but grip tape is a non-permanent solution for sweaty paws. I then asked why the non-permanent slip-on Hogue grips are not allowed, and the answer was that they change the profile of the grip. Bottom line is that you live with the rules or pick another division.

:)
 
Rooky said:
Was that you at Grgc last weekend? I was shooting the kimber that day!
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Yea. You were shooting the 9mm Kimber right?


matchDQ said:
I asked that very same question once, and the answer was that stippling is a permanent modification to the frame, but grip tape is a non-permanent solution for sweaty paws. I then asked why the non-permanent slip-on Hogue grips are not allowed, and the answer was that they change the profile of the grip. Bottom line is that you live with the rules or pick another division.

:)
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Fair enough... Thanks for the info guys!
 
Rhutch said:
Whats the big deal shoot standard if you want to stipple.
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I haven't completed my Black Badge yet, and obviously haven't competed yet. I don't know if there is a huge difference between production and standard but I don't necessarily want to force my self to go into a tougher division if I don't have to.
 
Assuming you shoot a Glock 17, you could still shoot in standard but with a huge handicap. You'll be scoring minor (less points for the same hits) and you'll be competing against single action pistols with enhancements. Better stick with production for now or even try standard for the heck of it and compare your scoring.
 
Antoine22 said:
Assuming you shoot a Glock 17, you could still shoot in standard but with a huge handicap. You'll be scoring minor (less points for the same hits) and you'll be competing against single action pistols with enhancements. Better stick with production for now or even try standard for the heck of it and compare your scoring.
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I'm going to see how the BB course goes, and probably stick with production to start!

Thanks guys
 
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