IPSC rules standard class only

[Brocolt]

looking for info on IPSC standard class matches, what types of mods on a prodution class gun can be made before you have to move from standard to open class.
I wanted to compete in IPDA or IPSC production class I bought a gun that turns out I have to mod to fit me but this takes me out of production class if I was to alter the gun or I just buy something else.

one more thing how much of a difference is Production class matches from Standard matches. i.e. can a novice do well in standard class?

 

[PH Racing]

In standard anything goes as long as you don't port or comp the barrel or run an optical sight and it still fits in the box (dimensions can be found in the rule book.
There are all levels of shooters in every division. There are beginners in production, standard and Open

 

[mrclean]

All divisions shoot together in the same match.
What gun did you choose and what mods do you "have to do" to make it work for you?
Go to www.ipsc.org or the IPSC Ontario website at www.ipsc-ont.org for regular and marked up versions of the rulebook to get the black and white on what you can and cannot do.
Hope that helps.

 

[Brocolt]

I bought a SP01 Shadow for production class but have a minor issue, I have short fat fingers so my problem is the double action trigger pull it's a bit far for me and my grip is not perfect until I get the gun to single action. this will slow my shooting time down & it's also a comfort issue. If I get a CZ custom shop signal action trigger installed this should fit the problem.

And yes I took the fat rubber grips off the gun to test the pull. my other option is to use my 1911 or buy a Glock.

 

[Rubicon37s]

You can use your shadow in standard just use the lock and shoot minor.
Im sure more experienced ppl can add to this.

You can also get a thinner set of aluminum grips...I did for easier mag releases

I used my shadow in the standard division last match

 

[PH Racing]

Use your 1911 and shoot Classic Division

 

[Walter Hornby]

Have you tried the thin aluminum grips on your shadows? i know on Cathy's gun it made a world of difference for the DA trigger pull for her.

You can do just as well in standard as production as a new shooter.

 

[Brocolt]

no I haven't tried the thin grips yet, but I did try the gun with no grips at all knowing that if this doesn't make a difference then the thin grips won't change anything.
I have only dry fired the gun so far.

 

[colt45gunner]

One should always do their best to hold any gun before you buy. That's too late for this gun, though a great gun, not for you if can not get good grip.
sell it to me for $500 and use your 1911 in Classic division...
also, you could buy a glock, but have you held one to test your grip and finger reach ?
or the M & P ? that has nicer grip than Glock and may fit you better..
Grip & how comfortable a gun is in your hands is very important, so use one that fits good and feels great to you...
Check out as many guns as you can and find a good fit.. if you like 1911 single stack grip than again, use your gun. If .45, that can get pricey, so you can buy one in 9mm or in .40
STI Spartan or thenSTI Trojan are good choices...

 

[mrclean]

If you choose to, you can also switch the mag release over to the other side so you can reach it easier too.
If you go with the SA trigger it might help too.

 

[Brocolt]

I agree with you colt45gunner, but when the local dealers don't carry stock of really good guns out there.
I'm sometimes forced to take a chance on buying a gun just to see if it something I'll like just as this case.
I do hate to do this as it has cost me a few times over the last 20 years.
Getting range time before you buy is a great thing but you have to find someone with the gun your looking for first then hope they will let you try it.