Grip Tape...

[sloopy70]

Can anyone tell me what page in the uspsa rulebook does it talk about Grip tape Regarding Production Division... Can't seem to find it...

[sloopy70]

Found it...

[Timmy44221]

so, whats it say. (in case anyone actualy uses the search feature and comes across this)

[sloopy70]

US APPENDIX D9
US Production Division
Special conditions:
17. Only handguns approved and listed on the USPSA website may be used in
Production Division.
18. Single-action-only handguns are prohibited.
19. Handgun may not be in single action mode at start signal.
20. Neither the handgun, nor any of its attachments, nor any allied equipment
(e.g. magazines or other loading devices), can extend forward of the line
illustrated in Appendix F3. Any such items a Range Officer deems not to
be in compliance must be safely and promptly adjusted, failing which Rule
6.2.5.1 will apply.
21. Allowed modifications are very limited and include the following:
21.1 No weighted attachments allowed to magazine.
21.2 Front sights may be trimmed, fiber optics inserted, adjusted and/or
have sight black applied. Sights must be of the notch and post type.
1 Minimum power factor for Major Not applicable
2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125
3 Minimum bullet weight No
4 Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length 9mm (0.354”) /
19mm (0.748”)
5 Minimum bullet caliber for Major Not applicable
6 Minimum trigger pull No
7 Maximum barrel length Yes, Production guns
5.5” Revolvers 8.5”
8 Maximum magazine length No
9 Maximum ammunition capacity Yes, 10 rounds
loaded maximum in
any magazine after
the start signal.
10 Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders
from torso
50mm
11 Rule 5.2.3.1 applies No
12 Restriction on position of holster and other equipment
Yes, see item 19
below.
13 Optical/electronic sights permitted No
14 Compensators permitted No
15 Ports permitted No
16 Maximum weight Yes, 2 ounces over
factory specified
January 2004 Edition Rule Book • 97
98 • January 2004 Edition Rule Book
21.3 Replacement barrels allowed provided barrel length is same as
original factory standard. Heavy barrels and/or barrel sleeves not
allowed.
21.4 Action work to enhance reliability (throating, trigger work, etc.) is
allowed.
21.5 External modifications other than sights not allowed.
21.6 Aftermarket grips which match the profile of the OFM standard for
the approved handgun and/or the application of grip tape or rubber
sleeves is permitted. Modifications to grips, other than previously
mentioned, not allowed, such as grooves cut to reach mag release
or size reduction.
22. A competitor who fails to comply with any of the requirements above will
be subject to Rule 6.2.5.1
23. Competition holsters of the race gun type specifically not allowed. For clarification:
ALL retention features of the holster MUST be used. All holsters must fully
cover the trigger when the pistol is holstered. The front of holsters for autos
may be cut no lower than ¼-inch below the ejection port. Revolver holsters
may be cut no lower than half way down the cylinder.
January 2004 Edition Rule Book • 99

There it is For anyone who's looking


Also the way it reads to me, You can't use the Hogue or Pachmayr grips with finger grooves on them, because that doesnt match the "PROFILE" of the stock gun... if it was a rubber sleeve without finger grips, then it'd be legal...

[The Knight Of Light]

Did you get what you needed man??

[JD McDorce]

Originally Posted by sloopy70

Also the way it reads to me, You can't use the Hogue or Pachmayr grips with finger grooves on them, because that doesnt match the "PROFILE" of the stock gun... if it was a rubber sleeve without finger grips, then it'd be legal...

That is the most common interpretation.

[The Knight Of Light]

Originally Posted by sloopy70

Also the way it reads to me, You can't use the Hogue or Pachmayr grips with finger grooves on them, because that doesnt match the "PROFILE" of the stock gun... if it was a rubber sleeve without finger grips, then it'd be legal...

If you are looking for a ruber grip sleeves that are legal you might try some bicycle inner tube. There are several people here that have tried it.