I.D.P.A
From IDPA rules: Back Up Gun (BUG)
This division is intended for club level matches ONLY and will not be recognized at the annual Championship or any Sanctioned Match. All CoF for the Back-Up Gun Division must be limited to five (5) rounds maximum per string (no reloads on the clock) to allow autos and revolver shooters to compete equally.
Handguns permitted for use in this division must:
A. Be single or double action.
B. Be either pistol or revolver.
C. Be .32 auto or larger.
D. Have a barrel length:
1. Semi-automatic, 3.8″ or less (factory installed cone style barrels with or without a barrel bushing are permitted).
2. Revolver 3″ or less.
E. Maximum (total) number of rounds that may be loaded into the handgun is five (5).
PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list):
1. Revolvers:
A. Sights to another conventional notch and post type (see “sights” in glossary for further information).
B. Grips to another style or material that is similar to factory configuration (no weighted grips).
C. Action work to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is maintained.
D. Bob hammer spur.
E. Chamfer cylinder.
F. Custom finishes.
2. Pistols:
A. Sights to another conventional notch and post type (see “sights” in glossary for further information).
B. Grips to another style or material that is similar to factory configuration (no weighted grips).
C. Slip Slip-on grip sock and/or skateboard tape.
D. Action work to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is maintained.
E. Reliability work to enhance feeding and ejection.
F. Internal accuracy work to include replacement of barrel with one of factory configuration (factory installed cone style barrels are permitted).
G. Custom finishes.
EXCLUDED Modifications (NON-Inclusive list):
Refer to Appendix ONE-A. Firearms-Non-IDPA-Legal Modifications.”
Carter Miller
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