OK, maybe not an extravaganza, but a significant event. You may or may not know that the USPSA has approved 8-shot revolvers for competition, effective February 2014.

 

In order to not eclipse the 6-shot revolvers in current use, 8-shot revolvers will be scored "minor" regardless of actual Power Factor. This has evolved much the same way as the Single Stack division wherein 10-round magazine 9mm 1911's are allowed to compete with those in .45 ACP with 8-round magazines, with the former being scored minor and the latter major.

 

It just so happens that Shongum's regular USPSA match falls on the 1st of February, so it will be one of the first clubs in the country to hold a competition under the new Revolver Division rules.

 

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at competing with a revolver, this could be your big chance. We kind of semi-promoted a revolver participation event earlier this year and got about eight shooters to participate (trust me, that's a lot for a regular club shoot). I would like there to be even more participation this time around. I am giving you two months notice on this so you have time to acquire equipment (if needed), sight your gun in, practice, etc, etc.

 

I know a lot of you out there have purchased revolvers, and now that you are past the novelty stage, you are wondering what to do with your pretty paperweight - here's your chance. I encourage you to peruse the USPSA rules (they can be found at the USPSA website). In a nutshell, here is what you will need to compete with a revolver...

 

• A revolver  - 9mm caliber or larger (based on bullet diameter) that can generate a power factor of 125 to 164 (minor) or greater than 164 (major). Power factor is bullet weight x velocity /1000. As previously stated - 8-round revolvers will be scored minor even if the PF is >164. 7-shot revolvers may compete under the original rules: They can be loaded with 7 rounds, but a mandatory reload must take place after 6 shots are fired. They can be scored minor or major dependent on power factor of the ammunition being used. No limit on barrel length.
• A holster - The holster must prevent access to, and activation of the trigger. The heel of the butt of the handgun cannot be below the top of the belt. When holstered the muzzle of the gun cannot point further than 3 feet from the wearer's feet. There are no rules governing position on the belt of the holster (no cross draw).
• A Good Gunbelt - Either a regular gun belt threaded through the belt loops on your pants, or an over/under belt system.
• Ammunition Charging Devices - An adequate number of speedloaders or moonclips - see below for recommendations on minimum numbers.
• Ammunition Carrying Devices - Depending on how you charge your revolver, this would be either speedloader pouches or moonclip holders of one sort or another. Again, no restriction on type or where they are placed on the belt. I would suggest the capability, for 6 or 7 shot revolvers, of at least 5 speedloaders or moonclips on your belt + one for the initial loading at the line. 8-shot revolvers would be 4 + 1.
• Eye & Ear Protection - Mandatory
• Ammunition - Of the appropriate caliber and power factor for the firearm and scoring protocol. 150 rounds minimum - 200 is better.

There is pre-registration for this match. It usually opens about a week in advance of the match date. I will post the registration link in a separate thread when I receive it. This, being a winter match, will be weather dependent. The match director will e-mail you if they have to cancel because of weather or range conditions, so make sure you check before you leave your house the morning of the match.

 

Winter matches at Shongum tend to utilize shorter stages and more steel, to minimize your time in the cold. However, you may encounter at least one high round count, run-n-gun stage - up to the MD.

 

OK, you have two months to prepare to use that revolver, that you bought on a whim, as God and S&W intended (you Ruger and Taurus owners are also invited to participate).

 

One last note - this is NOT a revolver exclusive match. This is a regular club match open to all firearms that meet the criteria for the various divisions within USPSA. We would just like to see a large revolver turnout - at least enough for an exclusive revolver squad.

 

Any questions, post 'em up.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Bob,

 

How can I resist ? But - why not try to organize something at Old Bridge or Central Jersey USPSA. A much higher caliber of match and stages IMO.

 

-Alec

I'll take the 610 out for a spin if it's 50 or warmer.

Just checked my schedule, i'll be on call that weekend so i'm out. I will be able to make CJ and OB though, as long as the weather isn't like today.

Bob,

 

How can I resist ? But - why not try to organize something at Old Bridge or Central Jersey USPSA. A much higher caliber of match and stages IMO.

 

-Alec

 

For exactly that reason. Shongum is more new shooter friendly. The idea is not just to get those revolver shooters who would normally compete anyway, but those new folks - to both revolvers and competition - to come out and find out for themselves how much fun both can be. We have a ton of people on the board here that have purchased 686's, 625's, and GP100's, among other things, that have never done anything with them other than stand in a port and shoot them single action. This will give them a chance to see how they can be utilized. I'll leave CJ or OB up to you - those are your venues, and I'll come and play should you get something going.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I'll take the 610 out for a spin if it's 50 or warmer.

 

What a wuss. It was 35 - 37 degrees there yesterday and it was a great match. I'd say the chances of it reaching 50 or better, in Hackettstown in February, are slim to none. You know that 610 needs the exercise - come out & play.

Yeh, You're right in that aspect Bob. I marked it on my calender.

 

 

I've got an extra belt rig for a revolver setup for moonclips if anybody is in need. 

Sorry Bob, I don't do the cold anymore, too smart, too old for that stuff. I do use the 610 for PPC once a month though at OBRPC. Come join us next Friday night at our indoor range. The event is open to the public, 60 rounds of ammo per relay needed. You can use a holster or start from the low-ready, no time penalty, we are just competing for fun, no $$$, no prizes. Being a non-member you can shoot one relay for $20, or two relays plus get into the 50/50 for $30. It's indoors and WARM! 

 

We can use .22LR, or just about any center fire ammo, NO magnums though. No need to worry about major/minor power factor stuff either. This is a handgun-only competition this time, we just did our carbine-only competition, no more for the year.

So you're telling me I now have an excuse to use my extra permit on a GP100 I've been eyeing?

Man...I def would be interested in this. Hopefully my permits come in soon.

 

Alec, what else would be needed to use your belt?

Alec, what else would be needed to use your belt?

 

 

An N Frame Revolver that takes moon clips, Example: S&W 625 , 610, 627, etc etc.

 

Moonclips, and Ammo. 

 

It's a CRspeed holster plus North mountian moonclip post holder. 

I would love to be part of this but the beginning of Feb will be complete mayhem with absolutely no time off

I would love to be part of this but the beginning of Feb will be complete mayhem with absolutely no time off

 

My suprised face:

 

I figured that would come as a surprise. Thats super bowl week. I actually don't expect to even be home much

If the weather is half decent - I'm in.

Probably not a bad time to bump this to the top, as a reminder. Come one, come all.

Probably not a bad time to bump this to the top, as a reminder. Come one, come all.

 

 

Bobby, you got anybody else not fourm related going?

Not that I know of.

Man pizza bob I thought with you saying revolver extravaganza I was gonna see some pics of awesome wheelies! Might as well put some up?

REG IS OPEN

 

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