Hey guys, reading the rules ( https://uspsa.org/pages/about/classification).

It sounds as if major match finishing % counts as ONE classifier for match bump purposes (like one single classifier). I even confirmed this numerous times with MDs all the way up to actually emailing people in my area. A major match (with all the GMs present in your division and shooting their required % etc) will count as ONE single classifier? This is regardless of whether or not there are legit classifiers in the match, nope just counts as one classifier? If there are 7 classifiers at a major only your finishing % will be the thing carried forward towards classification? This seems ridiculous. If normal matches have 4 classifiers, all of them count (a great way for new people to get started with an initial classification since your first only needs 4 classifiers etc). By this rule it looks like unless you can find local matches with multiple classifiers, that it's not even worth going to majors because you would have to go to four majors (and be out about $1,200 in March fees) to get the initial classification you'd otherwise get for $50 in match fees at low level locals.

How is this possible? If the rule is a major match, even without containing legitimate USPSA-designed classifiers, is able to count as a classifier, they should change the rules to say that all of the stages count as classifiers in a major match (with enough GMs etc), or at least half of them. Like a 14 stage major counting as 7 classifiers. Not one.

Please tell me I'm wrong about something. :(

How does the palm swell compare on the He kings to the LOK palm swell grips? (S2 cut or 75 cut). Pics would help greatly. Thanks.

Question for you USPSA shooters. I am a guy with bigger hands that tend to swallow up a lot of the pistol and it’s sorta hard to have a lot of positive pressure on the pistol with my support hand. Unfortunately I have a very sweaty predisposition which seriously affects my hands.

I realized during my practice the longer strings I try to shoot (bill drill for example), my support hand starts to get too sweaty and slip and I have to stop and readjust my grip after 3-4 rounds.

Any advice on adjustments or fixes aside from gloves? Thanks.

Have a quad strain/tendonitis (probably about 70-80% healed) and there is an all classifier match at my local club Sunday. I've been really looking forward to it and don't want to pull out...but I feel like I'm being too obsessive. When I get into things I tend to go full Rainman and it becomes my life.

Because of the injury I haven't shot since July 19th...just dryfire maybe an hour a week...So I probably wouldn't even perform my best. If I'm being honest I'm probably going to be a C or B. I can hit A class runs in practice but that's not cold on demand performance like a match.

What would you do? Go and push through some pain and get your classification, or say its a marathon not a sprint...lifelong sport don't be a dumbass and turn this into a chronic injury and miss the rest of the year.

Hi Folks,

I am just getting back into IDPA from a multi year break. Looking at the revised equipment appendences, it appears that they removed the reference to base pads in ESP that limited them to no more than 1oz over stock. Now, there is no reference to base pads at all. Since Carry Optics depends from ESP and incorporates its limitations with some modifications (overall weight), Carry Optics also does not have the base pad restriction.

https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Equipment-Division-Appendix-Master.pdf

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The base pads were previously A.2.3.4 https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/305445-idpa-carry-optics-questions/

Neither 8.1.6 nor 8.1.7 discuss base pads.

Base pads/weights are mentioned in other divisions like SSP. By statutory interpretation, this, to me, implies that weighted base pads are fair game so long as the pad/mag + your gun still make the weight requirements for SSP/Carry optics.

Is there another section that I am missing that would somehow prohibit weighted base pads?

just got AceXR for supplemental training. did my first custom build and print .

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I'm thinking about picking up a CZ TS2 and having it milled for an optics for Limited Optics as I shoot the Shadow well. It seems everyone has a 2011 in Limited Optics. Will I be at a disadvantage going with a single action TS2 over a 2011?

This is probably a 100% stupid ass question… but I am a stupid ass, so here we are.

How tf do people with polymer magazines use those magnetic mag “pouches”? They just slide down off the holder (cause they’re literally polymer lmao)

I’ve always competed with metal magazines and now that I’ve decided to switch to the Glock 17, I literally don’t know what the alternative is for table starts and even just a convenient place to place the mag for unloading/showing clear 😐

Is an empty pouch or your pocket the only way to go?

Looking to get into my first USPSA match and have a GSSF coupon. Should I get a 17 or 34 for my first USPSA gun? I know the slide weights are about the same, but the 34 has about 30-50 extra fps with a longer sight radius. Any personal experiences between the two that would sway you one way or the other?

Hi I was in an international invention competition which I got gold or like first place and because me and my friend were in competition. Both of us were the first place and they only gave us a certificate. They told us that the medal could not be with us because it's only one so I wanted to ask is it possible that when two people win something they just give one mental

Other than the dry fire and live fire drills, how do you workout? Care to share your workout program that makes you fit and agile? Do you include arm and shoulder workouts to improve your grip?

What bags or boxes are ya’ll using for local matches? I’m never more than 200 feet from my car so I don’t really need to tote a full tool chest around. I’m considering something like the small Dillon range bucket - mags, ammo, water bottle and not much else.

I’m looking to add a horizontal or angled AR mag pouch to my 2-gun belt. Right now I know of two options - the Safariland on an ELS fork, and the Double-Alpha on their proprietary quick-detach system. I’m LARPing around in Practical division right now, so I’m looking for something MOLLE-compatible or with a belt loop. Anyone have any ideas?

Started almost 2 years ago. Looking to further analyze my performance.

Is there a way to dig into Practiscore and find out how my hits were distributed? I can easily find the number of alphas, Charlie’s, mikes, etc. but I can’t find how they landed. Which target was Charlie / Mike? Did I get two Charlie’s on one target?

It’s hard to see holes in paper even on a hat mounted camera, and they paste so quickly at my local clubs, it’s hard for me to review my stages.

I really like the shell of the Ghost Hydra P, but the hanger is horrible. No matter how much I tighten it, sooner or later; well, mostly sooner, it's going to loosen and things get out of whack. Especially true for the cant.

Anyone have a recommended replacement hanger?

Thanks!

Shot a Steel Challenge yesterday. I brought my Canik TP9SF Elite, holster that came in the box and my two mags. Did okay. Shot one one string in 3.98. Now I'm hooked.

I bought 3 more magazines. I could get a new holster, but what I rather need is a way to carry the extra mags. Pouch? Single mag holders seems excessive.

So reddit hive mind, what do you say? Also, anything else I should purchase? Well, besides ammo to train.

Is there a shot timer that's able to be used with Bluetooth headphones/hearing protection? I dont want to be an asshole doing dryfire with room mates and shooting at a indoor range with constant beeping. It's also hard to hear the beep shooting indoors with other people around shooting rifles with my old pocket pro.

Finally finished my limited build. Only thing left coming is a mag, mbx ultra max springs & a Henning baseplate for my “main” mag (23+1). I’ve got an extra sro so I’ll eventually get my slide milled for that and run it in limited/ carry optics.

I enjoy shooting revolver and I would like to try it in a competition setting. From what I can tell though the only competive option is the 929, or maybe a 627. The 929 is a pretty niche gun outside of USPSA. I don't have any ICORE clubs near me either.

Am I just being overdramatic? I've heard of issues with the leadership for a while, and recently online even more than usual. But I'm not actually involved yet so figured I'd ask for input.