Common to all five of them are a 4.5 inch barrel with polygonal rifling, 8-inch overall length and weight of 43 ounces. No matter which shooting discipline, Production Division broadens the appeal of competitive shooting, especially for entry-level shooters. They are listed in order of popularity as reported in the December 2019/January 2020 issue of Capturing 12 percent each, the Glock G34 Walther Q5 SF and Q5 Match were tied for third. Over the years, as firearm technology and calibres improved, the choice for the competitor has increased. In fact, the number of Production shooters at the Cup For questions/comments about Shooting Sports USA, please e-mail:
Although t’s simply the Q5 with a steel frame, for some competitors that simple distinction gives the Walther Q5 SF a significant advantage over polymer pistols. For both IDPA and USPSA, each division has its own restrictions on the firearms used, with limitations placed on power factor, caliber, modifications, weapon dimensions, accessories permitted, … Competition Shooting Rig Setup: Production Division - YouTube
Finally, like all the guns in the Tangfolio line, the Stock 2 is simply beautiful. IPSC reserves the right to modify this list at any time.
vailable in 9mm, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 10mm and .45 ACP models. A 5-inch carbon steel bull barrel, ambidextrous slide and magazine releases, and Picatinny rail; in conjunction with the modularity of the P320 series, make the X5 Legion a top choice for Production action shooters.For questions/comments about Shooting Sports USA, please e-mail:
Only handguns included in the full list of approved models and that comply with the requirements of Appendix D4 of the IPSC Handgun Competition Rules may be used in Production Division. The recoil system is tunable with multiple springs included in the box. Favored by 14 percent of USPSA Production shooters at the 2019 Nationals, the Italian-made Tangfolio Witness Stock 2 ($1,326) imported by EAA is a top-tier gun that will not disappoint. A list of popular USPSA production guns wouldn’t be complete without the OG brand of polymer-framed, striker-fired guns represented.
The CZ Shadow 2 Black and Blue has, surprisingly enough, blue aluminum grips with checkering that matches the front and backstrap. For example, when NRA Action Pistol added Production in the late 2000s, participation in the new division―especially at the Bianchi Cup, the National Action Pistol Championship―grew dramatically. CZ's SP-01 Shadow Target II (CZ Custom) s a competition-ready in the style of the Pre-B SP-01 Shadow. 1.
Ask 100 competitive shooters what's the best way to get Below are the top USPSA Production handguns last year at Nationals according to shooter survey data. The Beretta 92 FS in 9 mm Luger is the civil version of the U.S. Army's service handgun "M9" – ideal for the IPSC Production Division.
(It looks like Walther's Q5 Steel Frame and Match models were combined in the survey data.) These are the steps and criteria for a handgun to be accepted to the Production gun list. The Glock G34 was the fourth most popular production gun for shooters surveyed with a total of nine percent. Certain factory modded Glocks are allowed in USPSA’s production division. 500 manufactured and available to the general public . Now there are many different models and manufacturers of firearms used in IPSC. The Glock G34 improves upon the original G17 model with a longer 8.15-inch slide, extended 5.31-inch barrel and longer sight radius.
This follows the current trend in competitive shooting-specific handguns increasing their weight. The reliable G34, weighing 23.10-ounces unloaded, is widely used by IPSC shooters and under other shooting sports banners. The fully adjustable rear sight (SuperSight) and fiber-optic rear sight completes the package.