Biggest change is allowing video evidence - finally. Some other changes around clarification language and stage design for short courses.

https://uspsa.org/rules - section 11.1 for those who want to dive in or miss the changelog.

So I'm scheduling some local matches in the next few weeks and I'll be running my CCW, A Glock 19 with an SRO and an Overwatch trigger. I also have an SLR magwell on it. I don't mind removing for matches and training if I go for CO, but I'm wondering if I'm handicapping myself in anyway if I just decide to keep it for matches and compete in Limited. Any thoughts for a beginner?

Has anyone gotten a chance of testing it out? I'm thinking about saving up for one, haven't seen it talked about it much on youtube. I'm staying away from s&w, bad experiences with them.

Where do you guys see beginners gain the most speed? Is it remembering the stage plan and just executing smoothly(eliminating moments where you second guess something before leaving a position is something I certainly can work on)?

TLDR: what are the biggest things to practice to go from noob to c class or b class?

Often the advice for beginners on this page are just get more matches in and shoot safely… looking for more in depth advice on the next steps for improvement.

For those of you running a CZ Shadow 2 in competition, have you tried swapping out the stock grips for carbide ones? I’ve been reading about how they improve consistency but want to know if they’re worth the upgrade.

Looking for peoples opinions on the new HD Staccatos that were just released. For limited optics division, what would people recommend between the 4 or 4.5 inch for competition.

I was thinking about ordering the BOSS hanger and QLS mounts for a new belt setup but kind of confused on where the QLS receiver would go.

Really what's throwing me off is on Ben Stoegers Pro Shop website, the QLS fork is attached to one of metal plates in one of the sample photos, but shouldn't that be on my actual holster? And where would the QLS receiver plate be mounted on the BOSS hanger then? I know some of yall run this setup so would it be possible if you could send me send pics of your setups so I can visualize better how it goes together. Thank you!

After trying a few different firearms at a local range, I fell in love with the trigger from the LS Edge.

This year I want to get into USPSA and try Carry Optics, but I didn’t see the LS Edge on the production gun list.

The LS Edge doesn’t have a comp, so could I remove the magwell to make the gun legal? Or, am I better off finding a similar gun already listed on the production list? Something like a PDP, etc.

I’m very new to all this and trying to learn as much as I can, so I’d appreciate any all all info. Thanks.

I read that he was fired. Anyone heard why or what happened?

Looking into Open after 7 years of Prod and CO. Mostly for the fun of no recoil and frame mounted dot. I reload so I can tune the ammo.

What platforms do you recommend?

I’m trying to improve my aim. I am right hand dominant. And right eye dominant. The vision in my right eye has deteriorated due to glaucoma, so my left eye is the only option for aiming.

I turn my head and try to get into some sort of alignment, but my shots always seem to pull left a lot.

Any tips or advice would be welcome.

Thank you

Hey guys, I was wondering what some of you have done to work on agility with USPSA. During the cold months, I have been working on weight and endurance training but as I have been getting into that, I have thought about how practical athleticism would be helpful.

https://youtube.com/shorts/8phSWiYtHoo?si=CigWBRkh4RnTjIt4

Though I thoroughly understand and agree that cool gear doesn't replace training and high quality practice, I'm nonetheless jonesing for more of a view through my red dot. Where have all y'all found the best online pricing (defender-XL, 507 Comp etc)?

Thanks in advance, Capo, "C" Div Mafia & 2nd Class FuddMaster

Running into some difficulty finding liability coverage for "action" pistol shooting. Other than Lockton Outdoors anyone have any recommendations?

There are a ton of neat revolvers coming out of shot show right now and interest in 32 caliber wheel guns is growing. Unfortunately 32 isn’t legal for revolver division. What are the chances of this changing if enough people ask for it? Those of you who shoot revolver already would this be a good change or would you oppose it? I personally think it would get more folks shooting a division that does not get enough love anymore.

Been to a couple matches and now I'm looking to get a dedicated belt.

I'm trying to find the actual belt rules in the rulebook and haven't found it yet, just a little on how many belt loops the belt needs to go through.

Are there specific rules on belt width, thickness, etc.,? If so, where can I find them?

I’m looking at possibly shooting a local USPSA club match using a Bianchi M12 holster just to get some practice in using it for another event. Is it a legal holster? I would imagine so but wanted to check.

Looking for a gun i can make quick reloads with that is a little bit forgiving. Does this exist in carry optics?

Anyone in SWFL from Naples area to Orlando area have recommendations on where to get competition ammo. Couldn’t fly with mine and need to get ~ 1000 rounds. Factory or reloads welcome.

Thanks in advance

With all the shot show stuff coming out, do you think eventually we will see a ported (barrel only) or comped division (something like the stacatto xc) with slide mounted optics? These guns are just below what you would purchase an open gun for, and I would assume they are way easier to maintain - since it would be minor power factor.

In the years I’ve been in this sport, I’ve seen the popularization of carry optics to now limited optics (which imo isn’t really that different).

Anyways I’d love to know your thoughts!

I have always wondered if the chrono check can be gamed as it is clearly statistically biased, but I never had the time to work thru it until last week. It is actually pretty easy to simulate via Monte-Carlo methods. All you have to know is the standard deviation of your bullet mass and velocity. Both are likely to be normally distributed, and all the calculations can be done in a spreadsheet. Post 2010-ish the random number generator in Excel is more than sufficiently random.

If you are shooting a true 125.0 PF load there is about a 95% percent chance you will pass chrono. If you drop down to 122.5 PF there is only a 50% chance you will pass. 120 PF and you are looking at a 1% chance. Conversely, only a 126.0 PF gets you about a 99% of passing. While biased, it is pretty fair in that if you actually have a 125 PF load you will pass, and that there is a high likelihood you will fail the check if you drop to a power factor that gives a real advantage (IMHO).

Chance of passing each step of the chrono procedure as a function of power factor (%). The final column is the difference between the chance of passing by checking the weight of the 8th bullet and the chance of passing when you choose to shoot it.

Another interesting question is when you get the the eighth round, do you pull the bullet or take another shot? For MY current loads (25 FPS and 0.7 gr standard deviations) there is really no advantage one way or another. However, if you have really inconsistent bullets or handloads you can gain a roughly single digit advantage in the probability you will pass by making the correct choice. For practical purposes, it is probably better to know if the first first bullet was an outlier one way or another. Then you could make an informed choice.

Difference in chance of passing between the two options for the eight round. If the number is positive you should check the bullet weight. If it is negative, send it!

Finally, please don't confuse this for load advice. I am not saying that if you "develop" a 126 PF load by measuring five shots on a 100 °F day and shoot a match on a 30 °F day using ammo assembled from different lots you will pass chrono. That is a different question. Atmospherics, component constancy, and your reloading skill are going to dictate how much of a safety factor you need to build into you loads to insure you pass on a given day. All this shows is that you could fail chrono with a load that is really right at the power factor, but the chances of that are only 1 in 20.

Link to the spreadsheet.

Anyone know why the level 2 just outside of St Louis had to be cancelled?

For those just starting out in USPSA, is adding a red dot using a dovetail mount a practical way to improve accuracy? I’m thinking of trying one on my CZ Shadow 2 but want to hear others’ experiences first.

I want to build a kit around my Bul Armory SAS TAC II. The gun is not ported and is 5” with an optic. Would I be shooting in the Limited Optic division? Can I use a race holster like the DAA Racer X?

I couldn’t find anything specific to the holster rules per division.

Can you use ports in limited optics?