roby Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 it seems that thumbrests are growing in popularity on limited guns. however, after reading the new front sight , there seems to be an adendum to the rules stating that rests are illegal in limited guns? something about devices used to control the recoil, screws, extended slide stops , thumbrests....... is this the case? btw, can anyone post the pics of their limited guns with thumbrests just for a visual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Well, it starts to grow in popularity in IPSC too. Current world champ Eric G. had one on his standard pistol and it doesn't seem to be a problem for ROs. I don't think of it as a device that can control recoil such as a porting or a comp would do. Otherwise, things like recoil master or sprinco guide rods should be in that category too. Anyway, no problem for me, I don't use one, neither on my open or standard pistols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 After reading the changes to the rules in Front Sight, yes. The "etc." added to the end of the rule appears to cover anything that someone could dream up in the future to put your thumb on to control recoil externally to the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 A thumb rest may be OK for IPSC but it is certianly not for USPSA. The redbook says no external recoil control and the 2004 handgun rules specifically list a thumb rest as an external recoil control device not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I don't think they are legal on Limited guns in USPSA...with either the new or the old rules. A thumb shield, to keep the shooters thumb off the slide should be OK. But, not if it has a *thumb rest [generic]*/shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloch Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 As Mr. Boit pointed out before thumb rests on standard guns have become quite popular over here in Europe and they are perfectly legal under IPSC rules. Best regards, Marijan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg G Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I thought there may be issues with getting the pistol in the standard box with a thumb rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The box is 50mm deep, shouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The thumb rest feels good during dry fire. Once the gun starts jumping in my hand my thumb starts to get bruised. When you're thinking of putting one, I suggest you try one first and fire the gun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roby Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 i tried a gun w/ one, i liked it. it helped me steer the gun in the direction i desired/ if desired. however, looks like uspsa rules wont allow it....ahh well, i should hit the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Thumb rest are illegal on limited guns per John Amidon- I posed the question last year . Jim Anglin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Marijan : My father is called Mr Boit, not me Call me Julien please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloch Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 O.k. Julien, I will do so. Hope to meet you at the European Championship this year. I will also shoot Standard Class (with a thumb rest ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewPetree Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i like my thumb rest, it took a little while to get used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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