IPSC revolver division options
- Thread starter Brian James
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Since the gods of ipsc changed the rules to let 8 shot minor play the smith 929 seems to be everyone's pick there is also the smith 627 that's an 8 shot but if you have a 6 shot you can still use it. If you like revolver check out icore matches
I shot IPSC revolver for a few years. If you have a revolver just shoot it. Chances are you wont find any other revolver shooters at a club match so 6 or 8 does not matter your just there having fun. At large matches there will only be a small handful. If you really want to be competitive the 929 with 8 shot has a huge advantage over a 6 shooter. More than the two shots would imply. The target arrays are setup often to be fun for a pistol shooter to run and gun. Very rare to see target arrays with just 3 targets. So the 8 shot has less standing reloads and every reload adds 2 seconds on timer.
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If you want to have fun in IPSC revolver;
The best thing you could possibly do is get a friend to compete against you.
Ideally someone with the same skill level and interest level as you.
You both agree to buy the same model of revolver, and sign up for the same matches.
This guarantees that you have someone to shoot against.
Otherwise you'll be competing all by yourself at most matches.
Which will get boring for you very quickly.
The best thing you could possibly do is get a friend to compete against you.
Ideally someone with the same skill level and interest level as you.
You both agree to buy the same model of revolver, and sign up for the same matches.
This guarantees that you have someone to shoot against.
Otherwise you'll be competing all by yourself at most matches.
Which will get boring for you very quickly.
no not at all. PPC and IPSC are way different. IPSC is about speed and accuracy. The mods are for faster sight acquisition smooth trigger pull that is reliable. Chamfered cylinder for speedy reloads.
You'd have to make at least IPSC minor power factor, so you can't use ultralight PPC loads. And awhile ago we figured out that normal round-nosed bullets can be speedloaded faster than square-ended wadcutters.
If you're shooting a sixgun then there might even be logic to going up to major power factor for the better scoring, to offset the 929 crowd's eight shots, but chances are you can shoot faster and straighter with minor loads. It looks like .357 can get to major, and anything in .44 or .45 should easily, so it might be worth trying both in practice sessions if your gun can do it.
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OP, Before you invest in a revolver for IPSC; have a chat with your section and local IPSC shooters to see how many others are actively doing it.
Look at Practiscore (which just about everyone uses now) for the match results and see how many Revolvers showed up last year.
If you're in it for competition; you likely will not have any. You definitely cannot compete against any semi-auto division gun.
If you're doing it because you like it, then go for it - "you be you Sparky!"
Generally speaking; IPSC Revolver is dead in Canada and suffering a slow, painful death internationally.
The wheel gun guys here are going to pile on the hate for me speaking the truth, but I'd rather you know what's going on before you spend the $ and find out after.
Look at Practiscore (which just about everyone uses now) for the match results and see how many Revolvers showed up last year.
If you're in it for competition; you likely will not have any. You definitely cannot compete against any semi-auto division gun.
If you're doing it because you like it, then go for it - "you be you Sparky!"
Generally speaking; IPSC Revolver is dead in Canada and suffering a slow, painful death internationally.
The wheel gun guys here are going to pile on the hate for me speaking the truth, but I'd rather you know what's going on before you spend the $ and find out after.
OP, Before you invest in a revolver for IPSC; have a chat with your section and local IPSC shooters to see how many others are actively doing it.
Look at Practiscore (which just about everyone uses now) for the match results and see how many Revolvers showed up last year.
If you're in it for competition; you likely will not have any. You definitely cannot compete against any semi-auto division gun.
If you're doing it because you like it, then go for it - "you be you Sparky!"
Generally speaking; IPSC Revolver is dead in Canada and suffering a slow, painful death internationally.
The wheel gun guys here are going to pile on the hate for me speaking the truth, but I'd rather you know what's going on before you spend the $ and find out after.
This is the truth, as a former revo guy. BC has a good number of revo shooters but not at every single match and most shoot another division unless they have someone to play against.
That said, competitively the 627 and 929 are the two go-to revos for IPSC competitively. both 8 shot minor. the 627 you will be looking for short colt brass and handloading, the 929 you can use any 9mm. The internals of any factory S&W are garbage and will need work/replacement to feel any good. You might find a used pimped model for good prices as people see revo is dead.
If its not a massivly serious thing you want to do, look for a well priced 686 or 586, only 6 rounds but might be a good deal. Older models will have great internals and perhaps have been done up
I appreciate the insight into the revolver division and this may explain why I’ve seen S&W 929s being on sale for weeks and not being sold out.
I’m looking to do this for fun and social reasons. Plus to give me a good reason to buy a new revolver 986 or 929, heck even Super GP100. However the idea of shooting in a division with one or two shooters isn’t overly appealing. I enjoy competing and not simply participating.
I’m looking to do this for fun and social reasons. Plus to give me a good reason to buy a new revolver 986 or 929, heck even Super GP100. However the idea of shooting in a division with one or two shooters isn’t overly appealing. I enjoy competing and not simply participating.
Don`t waste time and effort with a 929...... unless you find one that is good quality
As for a revolver for IPSC - go for it.... fun.... I have shot Production, Standard, Classic.... now Revolver...
The only problem - no competition... not enough people shooting this division.
As for a revolver for IPSC - go for it.... fun.... I have shot Production, Standard, Classic.... now Revolver...
The only problem - no competition... not enough people shooting this division.
I run a revolver from time to time because I like to tinker with mechanical things. I've run a 625, 610, and now run a 929. All have required tuning to get them to a smooth & light trigger pull. It's definitely a lot more fun when you can get a good squad together 
Note, if you want to run a lightened trigger (eg 5.5lb), you will need to reload with federal primers. Reloading with CCI primers, you need to run ~1.5lb heavier for reliable ignition. Running factory ammo, you may have to run 2lb+ heavier.
Note, if you want to run a lightened trigger (eg 5.5lb), you will need to reload with federal primers. Reloading with CCI primers, you need to run ~1.5lb heavier for reliable ignition. Running factory ammo, you may have to run 2lb+ heavier.
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A smooth light DA trigger is great for both IPSC and PPC, so the trigger jobs are the same in my IPSC and PPC revolvers. Bobbed hammers let me run ~2lbs lighter trigger pull. Chamfered cylinders really help in PPC too when you have to reload those wadcutters. The main difference are the sights. Fibre optic for a fast target acquisition vs big & blocky for accuracy and preset for different distances.
Oh, and my PPC revolver is a LOT heavier lol
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Using the word “popular” in regards to Revo division might be a stretch unfortunately...
Are you Uber competitive or just looking for a good time?
Competitively 8 round minor has taken the crown, the 929 is the most popular but their are other options. The extra 2 rounds are worth more that what they are during a stage so if your buying new and are a competitive person go the 8 round route.
Just looking for something fun just about any S&W will work, preferably with moon clips and FO sights.
If we see a season this year I’m trying out an old Webley MK1, so for fun, lots can fit the bill.
OP, Before you invest in a revolver for IPSC; have a chat with your section and local IPSC shooters to see how many others are actively doing it.
Look at Practiscore (which just about everyone uses now) for the match results and see how many Revolvers showed up last year.
If you're in it for competition; you likely will not have any. You definitely cannot compete against any semi-auto division gun.
If you're doing it because you like it, then go for it - "you be you Sparky!"
Generally speaking; IPSC Revolver is dead in Canada and suffering a slow, painful death internationally.
The wheel gun guys here are going to pile on the hate for me speaking the truth, but I'd rather you know what's going on before you spend the $ and find out after.
Correct, so what can be said is being done to stop the suffering?
To date everything I’ve seen done to help had an equal down side.
The sport is run by semis who want more semis and less old things, the above post illustrates this perfectly. All negative with sarcastic encouragement.
This is the pervasive attitude put against Revo from the individual/squad level right up to the top.
You could have written the same information slightly differently and put an encouraging spin on it.
