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Metallic permits the use of metallic sights. Many manufacturers produce handguns suited to the Production category. ![]() With a Production category handgun, anyone can get involved at minimal cost and be quite competitive with an over the counter pistol or revolver. Most clubs have handguns for a beginner shooter to try. The cost of a handgun is a major consideration when getting into Action Match. There are some minor modifications that have been approved, which have little effect on the overall competitiveness of the handgun. All standard safety features of the handgun must operate properly and custom shop pistols are not allowed. Again, the handgun can be a self-loader or revolver. Production consists of readily available, commercially produced pistols fitted with metallic sights. Open Modified does not allow for metal ‘wings’ and is a category suitable for IPSC open handguns. Peep, ghost, optical or electronic sights may be used, as can ported and compensated barrels. Pistols can be fitted with metal ‘wings’ to help support them when shooting around a barricade. Open rules and restrictions on the type of handgun (pistol or revolver) and accessories used are very liberal, provided the handgun is safe. The handguns used in Action Match fall into several categories, including Open, Open Modified, Production and Metallic Sight. However, like other disciplines, to be top of the game, particularly internationally, a commitment to regular and dedicated practice is required. Action Match is a demanding handgun competition, but beginners should not be daunted, as the discipline is graded to accommodate a range of abilities. Action Pistol was later introduced to Australia as Action Match by special agreement with the SSAA. In 1985, control of the discipline was transferred to the National Rifle Association (NRA) of America. John Bianchi, a former US police officer and CEO of holster manufacturing company Bianchi International, developed Action Pistol shooting in 1979. Steel Challenge became part of the Action Match discipline in 2009. (Practical, Barricade, Moving Target, and Falling Plate) It includes four firearms classes (Open, Open Modified, Metallic Sight and Production) and consists of four competition ‘stages’ or events. ![]() Action Match is a fast paced pistol discipline requiring the use of self-loading pistols or revolvers to shoot at various targets.
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