Are homemade grips still legal in IPSC Production

[Tongarirohiker]

I have a piece of mountain ash in my garage and was hoping to carve some custom grips for my CZ SP-01. I have trimmed the blanks to roughly the size of the grips and they're already lighter than the standard rubber grips. It looks like condition 17.3 under Appendix D4 says that aftermarket grips are allowed. Does homemade count too?

 

[BCRider]

If they don't vary in style, no extended thumb rest or serious cut away area to access the mag release for example, I can't see why you can't. Just keep them in the same style as the originals and I doubt if anyone will say "boo" other than to ask to see and admire them.

 

[Tongarirohiker]

Sweet. Just wanted to make sure. Woodworking has recently become a hobby, so why not combine it with firearms?

 

[WRH]

They'll be legal as long as you post pictures of the finished product here.

 

[Snow Dog]

Check the rule book and you'll find what you need:

"17.3 Aftermarket grip panels which match the profile and contours of the OFM standard or optional grip
panels for the approved handgun and/or the application of tape on grips (see Appendix E3) are permitted.
However, rubber sleeves are prohibited."