BARRELS: Current rules remain in effect - you may
replace the barrel with an OEM or aftermarket barrel
which is of the same length, contour and caliber as
the original barrel for that model of gun.
Special Notes/Clarifications:
For purposes of this interpretation, a barrel within
+/- 0.1” of OEM is “the same length”.
Would it really matter if a conversion barrel was used at a club match by a non uspsa member?
Would it really matter if a conversion barrel was used at a club match by a non uspsa member?
Does anybody know the history or reasoning for this rule? I can understand requiring that production guns remain stock, but that is still not the case. A person can change sights, recoil springs, lighten triggers, use aftermarket barrels, add weighted recoil spring guides, use skateboard tape, etc. But we can't convert calibers. Other then a little less recoil and less expensive ammunition there is no advantage. These advantages are only true for those that don't reload. Seems to me the people interested in caliber conversions are those new to the sport, already own a gun and do not yet reload. So why would USPSA or a local club not encourage new shooters?
Does anybody know the history or reasoning for this rule? I can understand requiring that production guns remain stock, but that is still not the case. A person can change sights, recoil springs, lighten triggers, use aftermarket barrels, add weighted recoil spring guides, use skateboard tape, etc. But we can't convert calibers. Other then a little less recoil and less expensive ammunition there is no advantage. These advantages are only true for those that don't reload. Seems to me the people interested in caliber conversions are those new to the sport, already own a gun and do not yet reload. So why would USPSA or a local club not encourage new shooters?
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