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Let us consider for a moment the creation of a new division.


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I'll load 38 all day to 125 but I personally don't want to bother with 357 brass. I've chronoed some 38+P self-defense loads that don't "make major" and I doubt I would enjoy shooting a whole match with them even if they did.

I'd rather allow a 627 in SSP at 125PF. Only 1 reload in most stages.

I would like to see this also.

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I think there are enough divisions. What I think they should do is create a new way of classifying shooters. There are way too many sandbaggers around.

It's pretty sad too since there are no prizes involved.

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First put down any preconceived notions and consider the following.

A hybrid division that combines Single Stack with the 8 shot revolver.

Magazine capacity is 8 rounds to match 8 round moon clips used by revolver.

Iron sights only. No fiber. Just notch (black) and post (black).

Maybe some holster considerations. ( no speed holsters)

Minimum caliber is .357 mag. I'm thinking S&W model 627

Maybe allowing compensators or porting

I don't see making major PF as an issue even in a 4 inch barrel as according to my reloading book one can make a PF of 202 out of said 4 inch barrel. Of course thats a max loading and Major PF being 165 that leaves plenty of room to work. ( 14.9 grains of 2400,158 grain bullet@ 1478fps out of a 4 inch barrel a max load data from Lyman 48th reloading manual page 337)

Why the rule wit no fiber. Who uses black sights on a defensive gun. Which is what IDPA is based on. Most use night sights or some other type of higher visibility sights. Black sights suck. I hate arbitrary rules. I have no problem with allowing revolvers with 8 shot cylinders.

For a new division what they need is one that allows new technology such as weapon mounted lights, lasers and slide mounted micro red dots.

Pat

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