Firearms for IPSC

I think in production you cant use replacement barrels. Basically anything that isnt installed at the factory or is a factory option is a no go for production.
 
G37 said:
More questions about Pistols/Revolvers for IPSC...


I was scanning through the links on the previous page to try and figure out the following:

1. Would a Ruger Revolver with a 6" barrel be allowed? (Any DAO or DA/SA revolver with a barrel length of up to 5" is approved - but Ruger doesn't make anything smaller than 6" which is legal for Canada)

2. Would a Glock 27 with Bar-Sto barrel be allowed? (Replacement barrels, provided the barrel length, weight and profile are the same as the OFM standard - Could the standard be interpreted as a Glock 22 barrel length?)


Thanks.
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The G27 is a no go, as non-factory-original replacement barrels are disallowed, and you will find revolver very frustrating. No classifiers, etc.

Just grab a used G17. Cheap and cheerful.
 
The XD40 or XD9 is also a good choice. It's picking up in popularity due to being an excellent pistol for the price.
 
Actually the 5 inch rule would apply to production division, and no, there is no exemption for longer barrels.
But if you enjoy shooting revolver, then go ahead and use it. You may end up in Open division because there are usually not enough revolver shooters to make a separate revolver division, but it is still fun. And you'll make a lot of new friends, cause while most people people won't shoot one, there is a grudging admiration for those contrary enough to shoot a roundy gun in a sport dominated by semi-autos.
I try to dig out my revolver in the winter for a match or two just for the challenge.
 
IPSC1 - How many speedloaders would be required for a revolver in a typical match?

BTW, here is the reply I got from IPSC with my questions :)

1. Your Ruger GP100 with a 6" barrel would be best suited to IPSC Revolver Standard Division. However if you cut the barrel, this would disqualify the gun from Revolver Standard Division, and you would be obliged to shoot in Open Division.

2. The Glock 27 would normally be best suited for IPSC Production Division. However if you change the barrel, this would disqualify the gun from Production Division, and you would be obliged to shoot in Standard Division.

...as I am sure most of you already knew :)
 
well, I generally carry 8 plus the one in the gun. Not because I plan to use them, but just in case. same as for the semi, 20 rounds more than I need for a field course. And it gives me more options in reloads. of course I use full moon clips, and I really like the blade tech double stacked full moon clip holders. And just to contrary I carry them all from the hip back. But you can carry them in front too.
 
USP said:
I think in production you cant use replacement barrels. Basically anything that isnt installed at the factory or is a factory option is a no go for production.
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I actually think this is an exemption that Canada should apply for:

Replacement barrels legal in Production division provided that they are used to reclassify a firearm as Restricted instead of Prohibited.
 
When CGN had just started we had a kid who joined here and wanted to start IPSC.

He said he wanted a DE-50...

BECAUSE he used one playing COUNTERSTRIKE on his computer.

We all tried to talk him out of it but he went and bought it anyway.....

No idea what became of him.
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Probably suffering from wrist problems.... oh wait he probably had that from too much "one handed" typing already!
 
I had a guy take the black badge with his S&W 629 (a 6" 44 Mag) and a case of factory ammo...(against my recommendation)

On day 1, he got one test complete and was pulling shots horribly by the end of the day.
On day 2, he had the rest of the class cringing (including the race gun guys), he was bleeding where his thumb touched his cylinder release on recoil. Needless to say, he didn't finish.

He came back a year ago and passed easily with his CZ 75.
 
hungrybeagle said:
I actually think this is an exemption that Canada should apply for:

Replacement barrels legal in Production division provided that they are used to reclassify a firearm as Restricted instead of Prohibited.
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There's a snowball's chance in hell of getting any further exemption where production is concerned.
Remember the person who is the chair of THAT committee - and how fond of Canadians he is...(except maybe his Boss)

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When CGN had just started we had a kid who joined here and wanted to start IPSC.

He said he wanted a DE-50...
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The Desert Eagle in .50 Action Express might, by a big stretch, be for experts and champions who really want to challenge themselves... or for little boys who are really stupid and play too many violent video games and watch too many movies. I know one kid who wants to be an army sniper because he plays computer games so well - and he's never touched a rifle in his life, and can't even run because he's so fat and can't even sit still unless he's at his computer screen. I really hate how computer games and movies misrepresent the character of these firearms.

I was hoping to use a .357 Desert Eagle for the 95 at Hart House, because there are no doubletaps and no draws that would disadvantage me, just straight shooting from the line, but someone told me that even that wouldn't be a good idea because the Desert Eagle's too barrel-heavy and has a very unnatural swing, so I figured I'd forget that and buy a .22-calibre plinking revolver instead.

There's a list somewhere on the Barrie Gun Club website of approved duty pistols, I'm going to look it up. I'll be right back.

- Dave.
 
Alright, I think I've found the list of approved pistols for PPC - I don't know if it'll carry over to ISPC, though, I'll also have to check that as well.

http://www.cpca-ppc.ca/More_Info/approved_duty_pistol_list.htm

Copy and paste that into your browser URL.

That little list right there probably isn't limiting your choices. I guess I've got a lot more homework to do...

- Dave.
 
I did my BB with a Rossi 972, 6" barrell. It was the first handgun I bought and I made the same mistake as alot of people...it was cheap and it was nice to look at.

On the last day of the BB the cylinder yoke had gotten so hot that it seized up and to finish the stage I had to physically turn the cylinder while pulling back on the hammer. My Rossi was essentially now a SAO revolver. I ended up with sore/burnt fingers and a good lesson learned.

Few months later I purchased my CZ 75B.
 
Nope...I wish I could but they have me working again this weekend. Still up for Hfx on the 23rd though, I have my requals the day before so I should be all warmed up.
 
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