USPSA 14th Edition Rules

Appendix E: Divisions

Open Division
Standard Division
Modified Division
Production Division
Revolver Standard Division
US Open Division
US Limited Division
US Production Division
US Revolver Division
US Limited 10 Round Division

Open Division
Major power factor floor	160
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	120 grain for major factor
Minimum bullet caliber	9 mm
Maximum pistol weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	170 mm
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	Yes
Ports	Yes
Optics	Yes
Fit in box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	No
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	No

Standard Division
Major power factor floor	170
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum bullet caliber	9 mm
Maximum pistol weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	See box
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	Yes with magazine inserted
.40 min. for major factor	Yes
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	No

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum caliber for Major Power Factor is 10 mm (.40 inches).
c. Any complete handgun or components produced by a factory and available to the general public.
d. Prototypes are specifically not allowed.
e. Changing caliber from the factory standard is specifically not allowed.
f. Electronic sights, or optical sights (one or more lenses with a diameter greater than 9.5mm), porting of barrels or compensators are specifically not allowed.
g. External modifications such as weights, or devices to control or reduce recoil are specifically not allowed.
h. External modifications which are specifically allowed:
· Replacement of slides, provided the replacement slide profiles the factory standard.
· Replacement of sights with metal sights.
· Replacement of safeties. Ambidextrous safeties are approved.
· Replacement beavertail grip safeties are approved.
· Replacement of hammers.
· Replacement of magazine release buttons.
· Replacement of slide stops.
· Enlargement of ejection ports.
· Enlargement or replacement of magazine wells.
· Checkering of frames.
· Alteration of grip safety and grip tang.
· Cosmetic enhancements that do not give a competitive advantage such as custom grips, plating, etc.
i. Internal modifications to improve accuracy, reliability, and function, are allowed, e.g., replacement barrels.
j. Any unloaded handgun in it's ready condition but with the magazines inserted must fit within the confines of a box with the dimensions of 225 mm x 150 mm x 45 mm (tolerance of +1 mm, -0 mm).
k. The holster and allied equipment i.e., speed loaders and magazine pouches, must comply with existing rules and must be worn behind the anterior superior spina iliaca or the highest, most forward point on the pelvic girdle. The maximum inside distance of the handgun and equipment may not be more than 50 mm from the competitor's torso while standing relaxed. Range Master may use reasonable discretion.

Modified Division
Major power factor floor	170
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum bullet caliber	9 mm
Maximum weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	See box
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	Yes
Ports	Yes
Optic	Yes
Box	Yes with magazine inserted
.40 min. for major factor	Yes
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	No

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum caliber for Major Power Factor is 10 mm (.40 inches).
c. Any unloaded handgun in it's ready condition with the magazine inserted must fit within the confines of a box with the dimensions of 225 mm x 150 mm x 45 mm (tolerance of +1 mm, -0 mm).
d. Any handgun which satisfies all the requirements for Standard or Production Division may not be used or entered in Modified Division.
e. The holster and allied equipment i.e., speed loaders and magazine pouches, must comply with existing rules and must be worn behind the anterior superior spina iliaca or the highest, most forward point on the pelvic girdle. The maximum inside distance of the handgun and equipment may not be more than 50 mm from the competitor's torso while standing relaxed. Range Master may use reasonable discretion.
f. Any handgun which meets all the requirements of either Standard or Production Division may not be used or entered in Modified Division.

Production Division
Power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum bullet caliber	9 mm
Maximum weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	Yes
Maximum barrel length	5" (127mm)
Magazine length restrictions	Yes
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Very limited
Production guns only	Only listed pistols No single actions

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum Power factor 125-scored as Major
c. Maximum barrel length is 127 mm (5").
d. External modifications or replacement of factory components specifically not allowed.
e. Internal replacement of factory components not allowed.
f. Internal modifications such as polishing or detailing of factory components are allowed.
g. Single Action Pistols not allowed.
h. Minimum trigger pull 5 lbs (2.272 kg.)
i. The holster and allied equipment (magazine pouches) must be worn behind the anterior superior spina iliaca or the highest, most forward point on the pelvic girdle. The maximum inside distance of the handgun and equipment may not be more than 50 mm from the competitor's torso while standing relaxed. Range Master may use reasonable discretion.
j. All magazines must conform to the pistol manufacturer's original equipment specifications. Only magazines supplied as standard equipment with the firearm are acceptable. High capacity and extra capacity (e.g. +2) magazines are specifically not allowed. After market magazines may be substituted as long as they are the same overall length as the manufacturer's original.

Revolver Standard Division
Major power factor floor	170
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum bullet caliber	9 mm
Maximum weight	Yes (to be announced)
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine capacity restrictions	Load maximum of six rounds
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Very limited
Production guns only	Yes

a. Minimum caliber 9mm
b. Minimum Power Factor for Major is 170
c. Minimum Power factor for Minor is 125
d. Any complete handgun manufactured by a factory and available to the general public.
e. External modifications are not allowed except as follows:
f. · replacement sights
g. · replacement grips
h. · replacement cylinder releases
i. Internal modifications to improve function and reliability are allowed.
j. Maximum of six (6) rounds loaded at any point.
k. Prototypes not allowed.
l. The maximum inside distance of the handgun and equipment may not be more than 50 mm from the competitor's torso while standing relaxed. Range Master may use reasonable discretion.

US Open Division
Major power factor floor	165
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	112 grain for major factor
Minimum cartridge	9 mm
Maximum pistol weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	170 mm
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	Yes
Ports	Yes
Optics	Yes
Fit in box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	No
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	No

US Limited Division
Major power factor floor	165
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum cartridge	9 mm
Maximum pistol weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	140mm
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	Yes
Specific holster position	No
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	Yes

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum caliber for Major Power Factor is 10 mm (.40 inches).
c. Any complete handgun or components produced by a factory and available to the general public for one year and 500 produced.
d. Prototypes are specifically not allowed.
e. Changing caliber from the factory standard is specifically not allowed.
f. Electronic sights, or optical sights (one or more lenses with a diameter greater than 9.5mm), porting of barrels or compensators are specifically not allowed.
g. External modifications such as weights, or devices to control or reduce recoil are specifically not allowed.
h. Internal modifications to improve accuracy, reliability and function are allowed. e.g. spherical bushings, accu-rails, replacement barrels.

US Production Division
Power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum cartridge	9 X 19mm
Maximum weight	Yes, 2 ounces over factory specified
Minimum trigger pull	No
Maximum barrel length Magazine length restrictions	5" (127mm) No
Magazine capacity restrictions	Yes 10 rounds maximum in magazine
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Sights	Square notch and post only
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Very limited
Production guns only	Yes 2000 made one year production
	DA, DA/SA, Safe Action pistol only

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum Power factor 125-scored as Minor
c. Maximum barrel length is 127 mm (5").
d. Single Action Pistols not allowed. First shot must be double action.
e. The holster and allied equipment (magazine pouches) must be worn behind the center of hip bone.
f. Slip on grip sock and/or skateboard tape is allowed.
g. Action work to enhance reliability (throating, trigger work, etc.) is allowed.
h. External modifications other than sights not allowed
i. Heavy barrels and /or barrel sleeves (factory or after market) not allowed.
j. Competition holsters of the race gun type specifically are not allowed.
k. No weighted attachments allowed to magazines.

US Revolver Division
Major power factor floor	165
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum cartridge	9 mm
Maximum weight	Yes, 2 ounces above specified factory weight
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine capacity restrictions	No
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	No
Specific holster position	Yes
Modifications allowed	Very limited
Production guns only	Yes

a. Minimum caliber 9mm
b. Minimum Power Factor for Major is 165
c. Minimum Power factor for Minor is 125
d. Any complete handgun manufactured by a factory and available to the general public.
e. External modifications are not allowed except as follows:
· replacement sights
· replacement grips
· replacement cylinder releases
f. Internal modifications to improve function and reliability are allowed.
g. Prototypes not allowed.

US Limited 10 Round Division
Major power factor floor	165
Minor power factor floor	125
Minimum bullet weight	No
Minimum cartridge	9 mm
Maximum pistol weight	No
Minimum trigger pull	No
Magazine length restrictions	No
Magazine capacity restrictions	Yes, 10 rounds maximum loaded in magazine
50 mm from the body or torso	Yes
Move ladies belt loops	Yes
Compensators	No
Ports	No
Optics	No
Box	No
.40 min. for major factor	Yes
Specific holster position	No
Modifications allowed	Yes
Production guns only	Yes

a. Minimum caliber is 9mm
b. Minimum caliber for Major Power Factor is 10 mm (.40 inches).
c. Any complete handgun or components produced by a factory and available to the general public for one year and 500 produced.
d. Prototypes are specifically not allowed.
e. Changing caliber from the factory standard is specifically not allowed.
f. Electronic sights, or optical sights (one or more lenses with a diameter greater than 9.5mm), porting of barrels or compensators are specifically not allowed.
g. External modifications such as weights, or devices to control or reduce recoil are specifically not allowed.
h. Internal modifications to improve accuracy, reliability and function are allowed. e.g. spherical bushings, accu-rails, replacement barrels.

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