XDm and IPSC

[d_striker]

I've shot Steel Challenge for a couple years and just shot my first IPSC match. Didn't do too bad with the XDm in the Production division.

I put a PRP trigger kit in it and my front sight has green paint on the dot. Are these illegal mods in IPSC Production?

[field]

here you go buddy. But yeah the trigger stuff is ok, it doesnt mention it here but just go with it. Im not sure who HASNT done something with thier trigger parts like i just got a springer sear in my xdm and a couple little spring things its a little nicer than stock

APPENDIX D5 —
Production Division
Holster Restrictions:
— Suitable for everyday use.
“Race gun” type holster prohibited.
— May not be manufactured or
cut lower than, and must
cover the slide up to, ½”
below the ejection port (belt
slide “Yaqui” type holster
exempt).
— Revolver holsters open no
lower than halfway down
the cylinder.
Authorized Modifications:
— Internal throating and polishing
to improve accuracy,
reliability and function
— Sights – trimmed, adjusted,
replaced, colored, or fiberoptic.
— Slide – refinishing. Milling
of slide – only as required to
insert sights.
— After-market slides and barrels
– provided they are the
same length, contour, and
caliber as original factory
standard.
— Grips – Internal beveling.
Checkering, stippling, and
addition of grip tape or grip
sleeves. (see Appendix E4)
— Exchange of minor components
(springs, safeties, slide
stops, guide rods).
Prohibited Modifications:
— Prototype and Single-Action-Only handguns.
— Disabling of any external safety or externally operated safety.
— External modifications or features such as weights or devices to control or reduce recoil (such as, but not limited to,
thumb rests or components which could be used as such).
— Grips - Any addition or removal of material which changes the factory profile or adds function such as beavertail or
thumb rest.
— External plugs (such as Seattle Slug).
— No magwell attachments or external flaring of the magwell. The lateral width of the well may not be more than 1/4”
wider than the lateral width of the magazine.
Special conditions:
— Handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked at the start signal.
— Unless specifically authorized above, modifications are prohibited. Except for Item 7, revolvers are subject to all restrictions
above.
— A handgun may be approved and added to the USPSA Approved Production Handgun List after the NROI
Manufacturer’s Declaration form stating that a minimum of 2000 complete handguns have been manufactured and available

to the general public has been submitted and NROI has inspected the handgun for compliance.

[d_striker]

Yeah I was reading a different version of that yesterday. It had mentioned that only sight black was allowed on the sights.

[sdm74]

i just got the new front site mag..the trigger question was specifically asked..and it is not legal in production. i thought it was

[tweeter400]

I believe it is legal. You may want to double check your frontsite. I read it a couple days ago and it asked about a specific trigger system, not a standard PRP kit (if I remember right). I had to read it a couple times before I understood the ruling. I will double check when I get home.
I could be wrong though?

[d_striker]

Originally Posted by sdm74

i just got the new front site mag..the trigger question was specifically asked..and it is not legal in production. i thought it was

Bummer...Does this mean that it's illegal for Steel Challenge Production as well?

[d_striker]

Here's the FAQ I was reading:


6. My pistol has been fitted with an aftermarket trigger stop. Is this allowed?
Models which have factory installed trigger stops are allowed. Otherwise, this modification is not allowed.



-What's a trigger stop?




8. Can I apply paint or sight black to my pistol?
No, you can only apply sight black. See Point 19.3 of Appendix D4 in the January 2009 Edition of the IPSC Handgun rulebook.

[field]

well idk ive seen alot of production dudes and one GM had a lighter trigger and fiber optics on his g34.

[sdm74]

Originally Posted by tweeter400

I believe it is legal. You may want to double check your frontsite. I read it a couple days ago and it asked about a specific trigger system, not a standard PRP kit (if I remember right). I had to read it a couple times before I understood the ruling. I will double check when I get home.
I could be wrong though?

i reread it myself but in the bottom left corner it also talks about a trigger kit to help travel which they say is illegal..like field said im sure there are guys using it..and unless its contested who's to know

[tweeter400]

Here is some of the rules from the Productions class revisions. According to this, the INTERNAL trigger components can be changed with aftermarket, but the external trigger can only be replaced OEM. You cannot disable any safties though. Also aftermarket sights are allowed. I do believe the only stipulation is they have to be notch and post.

21.6 Exchange of minor
INTERNAL components
(strikers, sears, springs,
connectors/disconnectors,
and other wholly-internal
parts)

INTERNAL parts: This clause is NOW
interpreted to mean that a broad range of
INTERNAL parts may be modified or
replaced – either with OEM or aftermarket
parts.

Special Notes/Clarifications:
Strikers, sears, springs, connectors/
disconnectors, and any other part which is
NOT visible when the gun is in battery is
considered an INTERNAL part and may be
modified or replaced unless otherwise
prohibited in these provisions (see section
22 for specific prohibitions).

22 Specifically prohibited
modifications and features
Please note that the absence of an item in
the list of prohibited modifications MAY
NOT be construed to mean a modification is
allowed. A modification is only allowed in
Production Division if there is a rules clause
or interpretation which specifically declares
that it is allowed in the Division.

Removing or disabling firing-pin blocks or
any other factory safety mechanism in
Production division is specifically
prohibited.



21.6 (cont) Exchange of minor
EXTERNAL components

Sights, firing pins, firing pin retainers,
extractors and ejectors MAY be replaced
with OEM or aftermarket parts.
Any other components which are externally
visible may ONLY be replaced with OEM
parts which are offered on the specific
model of gun or another approved gun from
the same manufacturer except as specifically
clarified below. Examples of external
components which may only be replaced
with OEM parts include (but are not limited
to): magazine releases, slide stops, thumb
safeties and triggers.