IPSC Ontario approved handguns list
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mactroneng
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Interesting discussion. I've also done further reading myself and come to the conclusion that the guy I was talking to was only talking about production division.
I currently have four handguns, all revolvers, and can't responsibly buy more handguns anytime soon. Two I can't use due to calibre (22LR), the third is just retarded to use for an action shooting sport (and would only qualify for open division anyways), and the fourth is a S&W 686+, which would only work for revolver or open divisions only due to dimensions (it's the 7" barrel version).
From the reading I've done, it sounds like matches can be open to multiple divisions, so given that if I did Blackbadge and would probably like to keep current with IPSC (meaning I have to do at least one match/year I think), how often to matches with revolver or open division come up in SW Ontario?
I currently have four handguns, all revolvers, and can't responsibly buy more handguns anytime soon. Two I can't use due to calibre (22LR), the third is just retarded to use for an action shooting sport (and would only qualify for open division anyways), and the fourth is a S&W 686+, which would only work for revolver or open divisions only due to dimensions (it's the 7" barrel version).
From the reading I've done, it sounds like matches can be open to multiple divisions, so given that if I did Blackbadge and would probably like to keep current with IPSC (meaning I have to do at least one match/year I think), how often to matches with revolver or open division come up in SW Ontario?
MangledMoose
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I support this messageI was waiting for you.
Screw POL...
You can still bring your gun to any IPSC match and shoot it. As long as you are not planning to be and willing to not be competitive in any division.
Production division seem to be most popular now, quite often double of classic, standard or open divisions.
Generally only a few folks are running revolver regularly in Ontario. If you can drive to Burlington - there is a revolver oriented club-practice match every first Tuesday of the month open to all IPSC members.
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Like Eugene said and as a rule IPSC matches don't specifically say what divisions they'll recognize - they recognize whatever divisions people register for.
Awards? It's not kid's soccer - there are no participation trophies. Awards are give out based on beating others in your division.
Well, almost... Most match directors recognize all divisions. Though they don't have to and can choose to not to.
Unless it is a Level 3 or a higher match - no one cares about "official recognition" (e.g. there is a requirement for minimum number of competitors in division). The "official" IPSC medals are from Level 3 and up and lover matches that give other trophies usually don't look at per-division number of competitors.
So, unless you are disqualified from the match for safety (or other reasons) you can see and compere your results. There is a software out there to compare even across divisions with various options for your own pleasure (or grief).
mactroneng
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I have no plans to be competitive except for self-improvement. The more I think about it the more it sounds like something really interesting to learn and do. I just want to make sure that if I start into it I can keep current so I don't have to keep re-qualifying.
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Of your 15 guns i’d be surprised if at least 13-14 of them weren't good to go in one of the IPSC divisions....that is if they’re not all 22’s or air soft.
Ok thanks I have 3 colts of the 1911 style 9,10,and .45
Some .38 sp also.
maple_leaf_eh
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I picked up that the Hi-Power is not approved too. Pity. I could care less if someone thinks I'm shooting to win. How do they know my motivation? And, bugger off worrying about the magazine disconnect! My gun, my handling, my unloads, and I've learned how to deal with the internal safety. If I can be safe with something that fits in "the box" (if that is still a rule), its not IPSC Ontario's business what I shoot.
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You just need to shoot one match a year and pay a modest membership fee to stay current. Lots of very good IPSC clubs in SW Ontario so won’t be hard to find plenty of matches to choose from. IPSC is a lot of fun and often addictive, so predict once you start you’ll likely end up catching the IPSC bug.
maple_leaf_eh
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I did shoot IPSC for a few years with a box standard BHP with adjustable sights, rubber grips, and no mag disconnect. I've been around matches enough to know my score is unimportant - hitting the target as well as I can with the equipment at hand is more important. Seeing my gun has been dropped just reinforces my observations that some competitors (and this is not exclusive to IPSC) prefer to win with jury challenges without accepting the sportsmanship of a match.
Actually it is IPSC Ontario's business what gun you shoot with, at IPSC Ont matches at least. Either it makes the list for Production/Optics division, fits the box for Standard, makes the criteria for Classic, or is a Revolver, and lastly, is an Open gun, although you can use pretty much any modern pistol in Open if you want.
I see all these posts about the horrible gun handling, skills, attitudes and so on at IPSC matches and I wonder, where are you finding these less than stellar examples? I've shot at matches around the globe, Asia, Russia, all over Europe, South America, North America and so on. Outside of a few specific individuals I've seldom seen anything like I hear about. I'd guess based on the stories I hear from people that don't shoot IPSC that every match they've observed, or maybe even participated in once, there are dozens and dozens of morons, idiots and massive safety issues and poor sports. Yet strangely in all the matches I've shot over the last 20 some years, that isn't what I've seen. So my opinion is that these people with these wild ass stories? They are full of sh!t.
I see all these posts about the horrible gun handling, skills, attitudes and so on at IPSC matches and I wonder, where are you finding these less than stellar examples? I've shot at matches around the globe, Asia, Russia, all over Europe, South America, North America and so on. Outside of a few specific individuals I've seldom seen anything like I hear about. I'd guess based on the stories I hear from people that don't shoot IPSC that every match they've observed, or maybe even participated in once, there are dozens and dozens of morons, idiots and massive safety issues and poor sports. Yet strangely in all the matches I've shot over the last 20 some years, that isn't what I've seen. So my opinion is that these people with these wild ass stories? They are full of sh!t.
