There are currently 5 divisions within IPSC in which to compete. Select your EQUIPMENT and your firearm based on careful consideration of the IPSC HANDGUN RULEBOOK and the divisional requirements outlined in the applicable appendices (Appendix D and E).
The 5 Recognized IPSC Handgun Divisions Are
1: Open Division
2: Standard Division
3: Classic Division
4: Production Division
5: Production Optics
6: Revolver Division
Open Division
- Optic/electronic sights are permitted
- Ports/compensators permitted
- No minimum trigger pull
- No maximum size of firearm
- No restrictions on holster position
- Most popular caliber is 9mm and 38 Super
- Magwell are permitted
- Minimum Power Factor for Major is 160
Standard Division
- No optic/electronic sights are permitted
- No ports/compensators permitted
- Minimum calibre for major 10mm/.40
- No minimum trigger pull
- Restrictions on holster positions
- Must fit wholly within the confines of the IPSC box
- Thumb rest are permitted
Classic Division
- No optic/electronic sights are permitted
- No ports/compensators permitted
- No minimum trigger pull
- Restrictions on holster positions
- Must fit wholly within the confines of the IPSC box
- Must be based on and visibly resemble the classic 1911-genre design
Production Division
- No optic/electronic sights are permitted
- No ports/compensators permitted
- Minimum trigger pull 2.27 kg (5lbs)
- Restrictions on holster position
- Firearm must be approved by IPSC
Revolver Division
- No optic/electronic sights are permitted
- No ports/compensators permitted
- No maximum size of firearm
