Modify!!!!!A production gun????? Well I never........!!!!!!
by modifying i meant changing of parts with OFM parts as per Appendix D4 Section 19 and 20
"19. Original parts and components offered by the OFM as standard equipment,
or as an option, for a specific model handgun on the IPSC approved
handgun list are permitted, subject to the following:
19.1. Modifications to them, other than minor detailing (the removal of
burrs and/or adjustments unavoidably required in order to fit
replacement OFM parts or components, and/or identifying marks
which add or remove negligible weight to/from magazines), are
prohibited. Other prohibited modifications include those which
facilitate faster reloading (e.g. flared, enlarged and/or add-on
magwells, etc.) changing the original color and/or finish of a
handgun, and/or adding stripes or other embellishments.
19.2. Magazines accessible to a competitor during a COF must not contain
more that 15 rounds at the Start Signal.
19.3. Sights may be trimmed, adjusted and/or have sight black applied.
20. Aftermarket parts, components and accessories are prohibited, except as
follows:
20.1. Aftermarket magazines are permitted, subject to 19.2 above.
20.2. Aftermarket open sights (see Rule 5.1.3.1) are permitted, provided
their installation and/or adjustment requires no alteration to the
handgun.
20.3. Aftermarket grips which match the profile of the OFM standard for
the approved handgun and/or the application of tape on grips (see
Appendix F4) is permitted, however, rubber sleeves are prohibited."
http://www.ipsc.org/pdf/RulesHandgun.pdf
So you can get new grips, new hammer, new sights, new trigger, new springs...
