IPSC Production: Stippling of grip allowed?

[Redlich]

Hello all,

I'm a little confused on this point. Is stippling of the hand grip of a Glock permissible in IPSC production division?

Having checked the rules, stippling may fall under two umbrellas. It may be considered a cosmetic change which is prohibited under rule 19.1 in appendix D4, in which case it would be prohibited as a change of the finish.

However, the rules do say that "Aftermarket grips which match the profile of the OFM standard for the approved handgun" are permitted, as is adding skateboard tape to certain areas of the grip.

So what does it all mean? Is stippling a go or no go for production? And does it matter where the stippling is located? (I.E. If it's on the grip it may be ok but if it's on the slide it's prohibited?)

I hope someone will be able to answer this clearly!

Thanks in Advance,
Red

 

[Wendell]

No stippling, no checkering, but some grip tape is ok.

 

[Walter Hornby]

Wendell is correct, unless the manufacture sells a grip that is stippled. you can apply grip tape as per appendix F4. you can use different grips that are of the same basic shape as what came with the gun. the perfect example is being able to use the thin aluminium grips on the CZ. Stipple grips are not of the same basic design so they are a no go.

 

[shooting fiend]

production

+2 - stippling is not allowed on a glock grip for production

 

[Redlich]

Thanks for the definitive answer!

Red

 

[animalamidon]

tape is ok in production only if it is not layered. different RO's may be pickier than others.