Can anyone help with a clarification of the 2004 Rules that I have post in part below. I hope to be shooting in the Bianchi Cup for the first time in May. I have tried to get answers elsewhere, and searching in this Forum, but nothing yet. I am hoping someone here can elaborate.
I want to shoot in the Stock Class and am confused with the new Production Class. Is this just a way of grouping similar guns together within the newly broadened Stock Class (rule 3.2)?
I will probably be shooting an Edge 5.0 in .40. Looks like it will fit in Rule 3.2. My question in whether the "optical sights" mentioned in 3.2.b. refer to "fiber optic" sights? If so, looks like I need to stick with a more standard front post.
Does Rule 3.5 mean that the sponsor can override the sight limitations in 3.2 and 3.2.1 and allow fiber optics?
Thanks in advance for any help you all have!!
3. FIREARMS, EQUIPMENT AND
3.2 Metallic Sight Firearm - Minimum caliber is 9x19mm (9mm); a semiautomatic firearm with no more than a 6 1/4-inch barrel length. The front sight not to extend past the front of the slide and the rear sight not past the rear of the slide by 1/4-inch. A Revolver’s barrel will not exceed 8 5/8 inches in length; the front sight not to extend past the front of the barrel and the rear sight will not extend past the rear of the frame. The following items are prohibited:
(a) Wings.
( Peep, ghost, optical or electronic sights.
© Orthopedic grips - no part of the grip may encircle the hand.
(d) Thumb rests.
(e) Compensators or ported barrels.
3.2.1 Production Firearm - A semi-automatic handgun or revolver which is or has been a catalogue item readily available to the general public equipped with metallic sights. Custom-shop pistols are not allowed. The firearm shall have no visible external modifications except as follows:
(a) Replacement or modification of grips to fit a competitors hand or facilitate loading. No part of the grip may encircle the hand. Thumb rests are prohibited.
( Wide "target" style hammers and triggers.
© Checkering and stippling are allowed.
(d) Replacement of factory metallic sights with those of another manufacturer.
(e) External finishes, either protective or decorative , or other non-functional embellishments such as engraving, inlays, or inscriptions.
3.3 All Types of Pistols Will Compete Together-The same conditions of time, distance, or scoring shall apply to all firearm types equally. When Centerfire and Rimfire Firearms are allowed in the same tournament separate aggregate awards must be provided. A sponsor may recognize Rule 3.2 Stock Firearms and 3.2.1 Production Firearms by providing a separate award(s), or may restrict a tournament to only these firearms. Any such conditions must be stated in the Official Program.
3.5 Sight Restrictions-Sponsor must state one of the options in the program:
(a) There shall be no restrictions on sights, sight radius, or length of barrel.
( Optical sights of any type are prohibited.