What kind of sporting firearms are used in IPSC?
New to IPSC and want to know what pistols and revolvers are used in IPSC competitions? Aside from the definitions in the official rules, what do people actually use in the various divisions? To attempt to level the playing field somewhat, there are five separate divisions in IPSC so that competitors are competing against shooters with broadly similar equipment. The divisions in the official rulebook are Open, Standard, Modified, Production and Revolver. All divisions must use a minimum of .38 calibre (9 mm) projectiles, due to Australian laws, a maximum of the same. For specifics on the divisions, see the Appendix in the following document: http://www.drslpc.com.au/newsite/files/RulesHandgun%202006.pdf In Australia, Open, Standard and Production divisions are the most common divisions by far. Revolver has a small but dedicated following. Modified division, however, is not generally recognised at Australian IPSC competitions. The reason for this is that Modified guns are similar to Open
