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i am new to hand gunning and i am wondering if revolvers are a good choice for ipsc competition and can someone explain plainly some of the ins and outs or is it just better if i watch a few events will it all become clear?
 
If you want to shoot IPSC, there is a revolver division.
If you like revolvers & that's what you want to shoot , than shoot them.
If you're open to other guns, than I personally recommend shooting in Standard division w/ a semi-auto pistol. there is a variety of gun choices & modifications to guns here & this division has the most shooters in it, so there is a bigger pool of people to compare yourself to, as you improve.

I suggest going to a level 1 match in your local area & just hang out & chat w/ some of the shooters on what's going on & you'll get an idea of which way you want to go.
 
About 90% of the guys who shoot a revolver, seem to switch to an autoloader. The other 10% can't afford to.

This is my own opinion, from semi limited experience. Where I shot (quite awhile ago) there was no revolver classes.

Sure. Start with a revolver. Get out and shoot. When you can afford an autoloader, than get one.

If you can quickly and smoothly reload with a speedloader (for revolver) than an automatic will be piece of cake.
 
i dig revolvers and i think i'll go by and see a match or two and chat some of the folks up do a little more research. but i can slip a speed loader into a revolver fairly quick and i like the way htat they shoot i appreciate any and all opinions on this topic
 
Since IPSC only scores you against people who are shooting in the same Division, why not? I mainly shoot Production and Revolver (sometimes I'll try Standard with a Glock 22 just for the hell of it), and I have fun in all 3, but they're very different, almost to the point of being an entirely new sport. Since you don't have the ammo to throw away when you're shooting revolver that you might have when you're shooting a semi, accuracy gets to be more important, but speed is still the most important (though it's more evenly balanced between the D and the C than in the other Divisions, where you can basically say the fastest one through the stage is going to win it). As long as you're having fun, and there's enough of a group in your area to give you some competition, I'd say "Have fun!" (and practice those reloads).
 
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what barrel length is recomended what are the rules about barrel length i have never understood this is 4 inch too short can someone clarify this for me
 
4 inches and under is prohibited in Canada so unless you owned one pre 95 you can't buy one. You could always borrow one I suppose but it's not the same. You can compete with them though

5 inches seems to be the mosrt common length in Revolver but that's mainly because the most encountered IPSC revolver is the Smith & Wesson 625 which uses moon clips so you can reload quicker and make major power factoreasier.

As SDC mentioned you only compete within your own division and revolver is barrels of fun.:D :D
 
that's what i was curious about the 4 inch thing ok well smith and wesson i will begin the hunt "5 inch 357 mag wanted " what about 8shot models i have heard rumblings about 8 shot revolvers? what models are available from smith and wesson since thewy have the moonclips deal.
 
shooting revolver division you can't shoot more than 6 before a reload, so there is no advantage to this unless you want to try your hand in another division. Last year was my 1st in IPSC and I shot revolver. Guess what? If there are not enough revolver shooters at a competition they will class you as standard (production if your revolver is on the production list and your holster/speedloaders are moved to the right place) or open. I have not been in a competition that reckognized the revolver division so I have to compete mainly against semi's. This year I'll be shooting a semi in production or standard. Personally I would not go out and buy a revolver with the intention of competing in IPSC. My revolvers were bought before I had the intention to shoot IPSC and I really like them, but.... I got into IPSC with the idea of competing on the same level as others and being able to compare progress to other shooters. Good luck, I hope you enjoy the sport!
 
I'm a little puzzled Doc25 they have always scored "revolver standard" division separately when i've been to matches . In 2004 I was the only revolver shooter at the Ontario Provincials & was recognized. I've been to maybe 20 level 2 and 3 matches in Ontario, the Quebec provincials and the NAtionals shooting revolver and the numbers were never higher than 8 competitors (2005 Ontario Provincials)- many times only 2 or 3 competitors - and the division was always recognized.

I don't know where you're shooting but I can't believe it was in Ontario. with everybody using MSS there's no reason to combine anybody in other classes for convenience reasons.
 
APPENDIX A2
IPSC Recognition
Prior to the commencement of a match, the organizers must specify which Division(s) will be recognized.
Unless otherwise specified, IPSC sanctioned matches will recognize Divisions and Categories based on the number of
registered competitors who actually compete in the match, based on the following criteria:
1. Divisions
Level I & II ............ A minimum of 5 competitors per Division (recommended)
Level III ................. A minimum of 10 competitors per Division (mandatory)
Level IV & V ......... A minimum of 20 competitors per Division (mandatory)
 
Revolver Is Fun AND Competitive Too.

I have shot Revolver in IPSC for over five years. I even tried it before it was declared as a separate Division as I have been a S&W Model 25/625 Fan for
25 years.
At Gormley on January 1st I shot my Colt Python with ordinary speedloaders verus the full moon clip thang. It was FUN; I plan to continue with all those great revolvers out there. Have shot IPSC since 1991; Standard, Production and Revolver ALL go well together. Will add more here later. Main point is that Revolver is "relatively uncomplicated" and relatively inexpensive to START IPSC.
 
Ive been shooting (ipsc) autos for more than a decade, open, std,and production divs.. Surprisingly I just started shooting the revolver a month ago. it is fun, more challenging and different game plans, it will make you an all round shooter. Try checking the SW 625,A very nice gun. you have the option of shooting major or minor too.or even std. or production. I must warn you not compare yourself with guys shooting autos, they belong to another div. they look fast of course, but you will be playing with the same euipment (revolver)divisions. good luck
its nice to hear some are interested in this div.
 
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I shoot IPSC in quebec. Usually the only revolver shooter there. I have shot matches in Ontario but ... have been unable to view the results so don't know how I've been classified there. As stated there is a minimum suggested per division but is a suggestion only. The matches I have shot in quebec (even the match there were three of us) we were clumped together in standard. This is a bit of a piss off when you make sure to complete the min number of matches to win trophies and there is no trophy or standings for your division. My goal is to be able to compete against against other shooters on a level playing field. If I keep shooting revolver in standard then I will stay a D class shooter for ever regardless of my progress.

There are shooters who shoot just for the fun of it but if you know you're not even in the running it's a bit upsetting. I will continue to shoot revolver in IPSC as well as semi but would not recommend it for someone just starting unless there is a good core group of revolver shooters in the given area.
 
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If you are competing against other revolver shooters chances are you will not be competitive unless your guns uses full moon clips.
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Not true.

I've beat the Canadian and Ontario champion twice. Once using a 2 1/2" barrelled 686 and the second time with a 4" 686. Both times using speedloaders.

All it takes is practice.

It's also a lot of fun, but it certainly makes you think about the stages and where to reload.

RePete.
 
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