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Equipment
Nothing is as important as reliability.
Handguns
It should be emphasized that complex and expensive modifications are not needed to start IPSC shooting.
Most pistols out-of-the-box are quite adequate and
most shooters strive to reach the limits of even a
out-of-the-box standard pistol.
Changes and modifications can always be made as you need them. Competitors may enter any one of five Divisions depending on the style of firearm they use.
If the handgun functions correctly with your ammo then all is well. If not, your first concern is to make the handgun reliable.
Modifications which improve accuracy are good sights and a good trigger. Modifications which increase comfort, control, handling, and speed are items like beavertails, extended magazine releases, checkering, extended thumb safeties, oversized magazine wells, etc.
HolstersThe holster must cover the trigger and should allow the second finger to be placed on the stock when the shooter grasps the pistol as part of the draw. The trigger being covered is important. It is also important for revolvers.
The holster should be such that the shooter can get a firm grip on the pistol with the strong hand without moving the pistol in the holster, and should not have to change the grip after the pistol has started to move.
The holster should be placed on the belt so that once the hand is dropped onto the pistol, a firm firing grip may be obtained. The pistol should fit into the holster so that no movement within the holst er occurs. The holster should hold the pistol firmly.
I use guga riba becuse its the best
quality holster out there.
Magazine Requirements
At least 4 magazines, and probably more, are required for most courses of fire. The magazines should drop easily when the magazine catch is depressed.
Magazine Pouches
Pouches should be cut low enough to ensure that the shooter can get a proper grip on the magazine. The front of all magazines should be facing forward. A minimum of three pouches are required. Magazine pouches should expose half or so of the magazine for easy grip and should have adequate retention yet release on demand.
I also use the guga riba mag pouches
Gun BeltThe belt should be 1.75 inches wide and must be of sufficient strength and stiffness to hold the holster in the same position at all times. The holster should not be able to slide on the belt and the belt and holster loops should be the same size as the belt.
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