1911 Single Stack Match Rules
http://www.1911society.org/faq.htm
USPSA Latest Edition Rule Book, except for
the equipment rules which are as follows:
Pistols
The definition of a 1911 Pistol is as follows: The 1911 Government Model
as designed by John M. Browning and adapted by the U.S. Government as a
service pistol, (commonly known as a 5 inch Gov't Model). To include any
compact models.
Pistols
1911 Production Type Pistols Only, No comps, Barrel Weights, Barrel Ports,
Optics, or any kind of Electronic Sighting Device, Factory Length Mags Only.
Production Pistol: a pistol which has been
available for at least 12 months and has had a minimum of 500 units produced.
 | No coned barrels or barrels with flanges
will be allowed. (Except a production pistol with this type of barrel.
Manufactured before October 1, 1995, or a 1911 compact pistols with a
barrel length 4.2 inches or less cone barrels are allowed.)
| The pistol must fit in a box of the
following size: 8.90 x 6.00 x 1.81 inches, without a magazine.
| Maximum mag capacity:
8 Rds. 45 ACP
9 Rds .40
S&W, 10mm
10 Rds. .38 Super, 9mm |
| |
Standard factory length magazines only. No
extended magazines allowed. Magazine base pads may be fitted to standard
length magazine.
Holsters,
Magazine Pouches, and Belts
Only safe holsters and magazine pouches,
on waist level belt, worn behind a line drawn down the center of the shooter's
side are permitted. Belt must pass through pant loops or be attached to pants
belt by velcro or keepers.
Holsters and magazine pouches designed
specifically for competition or to gain a competitive advantage are not in the
spirit of the 1911 Society and are not permitted.
Holsters and magazine pouches should be
designed for continuous daily carry and should be reasonably concealable.
Exception: Full-time police officers may
use their duty rig, but all retention features must be used.
Power Factor
120,000 Minor
165,000 Major
Major power factor must be .40 cal or
above. Major power factor was arrived at by using a Colt Officers Model,
firing factory hardball ammo.
