Metalhead Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I was at the range the other day and I heard the guy at the counter say those guys are shooting "open guns". He commented that he didn't like them because they were so loud. I did notice they were louder than the other guns at the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Basically - what differentiates an Open gun from, say, a Limited gun, is the ability to use recoil compensation devices, and optical sighting sytsems. So - comps, ports, dot sights, etc. You can have higher capacity magazines, use a 9mm-ish caliber to make Major, etc. For instance - here's my Open gun. Edited February 15, 2006 by XRe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 They are loud for two main reasons; one, they fire high pressure cartidges to generate pressure for the comp, and B- the comp is taking that pressure and directing it back AT YOU. The sound is similar to having the gun fired at you instead of standing behind it. they are loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 one, they fire high pressure cartidges to generate pressure for the comp And usually the louder they are, the better they work... So, we make 'em loud on purpose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Welcome to the Forums! IPSC/USPSA shooting has several divisions based upon the type of pistol you choose to shoot; revolver, production, limited, limited-10 and open. An 'Open Gun' typically fires a light bullet at high velocity through a compensated barrel and is sighted with an electronic optical device. They tend to be very loud because large volumes of powder are used to create the high velocity and to generate enough gas to allow the compensator to work. The Rule Book lists all the Division requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 An "open gun" is the fastest way to convert your savings account into cardboard with holes in it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I think some of them were designed by dentists to further their trade. There's a few I'd rather not RO 'cause they rattle the fillings in my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgnoyes Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I think some of them were designed by dentists to further their trade. There's a few I'd rather not RO 'cause they rattle the fillings in my teeth. Oh quit hollering about last night! YOU'RE the one who wanted me to come out and play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I think some of them were designed by dentists to further their trade. There's a few I'd rather not RO 'cause they rattle the fillings in my teeth. Oh quit hollering about last night! YOU'RE the one who wanted me to come out and play! Yeah, and I'm still flinching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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