I would like feedback about some new rules we are considering adopting for MCF&G’s bowling pin match. Currently there are just three divisions for shooting full-size pins: Major, Minor & Bug. I am suggesting that we make a change to the BUG (back-up gun) division and add two additional divisions.
First I hope to encourage shooters who regularly participate with their competition guns to compete with the guns they normally carry. Second, I want to give new shooters who show up with guns that are at a competitive disadvantage under the current rules (.i.e. a Glock 27) an opportunity compete on a more level playing field.
We currently have the following three divisions for shooting full-size pins:
Full-size handgun (Major caliber - .40 S&W and up)
Five pins on the table placed 1' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 8 rounds.
Full-size handgun (Minor caliber - .357 and smaller)
Five pins on the table placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 8 rounds.
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Three pins placed 2' from front edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 5 rounds.
Proposed new divisions for shooting full-size pins:
Compact handgun (Any caliber): barrel length no greater than 4.02".
Five pins on the table placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 10 rounds.
Examples: Glock 19, 23 & 30, Ruger SR9c,
Sub-compact handgun (Any caliber): barrel length no greater than 3.46".
Four pins placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
Examples: Glock 26 & 27, M&P Shield, Beretta Nano,
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Three pins placed 3' from front edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
or
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Five pins placed on the back edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
Would appreciate your thoughts regarding barrel lengths, number of rounds, placement and number of pins. All input is welcome, but please identify yourself as someone who regularly shoots with us or not.
Hope to test drive these new divisions at our June match.
First I hope to encourage shooters who regularly participate with their competition guns to compete with the guns they normally carry. Second, I want to give new shooters who show up with guns that are at a competitive disadvantage under the current rules (.i.e. a Glock 27) an opportunity compete on a more level playing field.
We currently have the following three divisions for shooting full-size pins:
Full-size handgun (Major caliber - .40 S&W and up)
Five pins on the table placed 1' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 8 rounds.
Full-size handgun (Minor caliber - .357 and smaller)
Five pins on the table placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 8 rounds.
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Three pins placed 2' from front edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 5 rounds.
Proposed new divisions for shooting full-size pins:
Compact handgun (Any caliber): barrel length no greater than 4.02".
Five pins on the table placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 10 rounds.
Examples: Glock 19, 23 & 30, Ruger SR9c,
Sub-compact handgun (Any caliber): barrel length no greater than 3.46".
Four pins placed 2' from front edge of table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
Examples: Glock 26 & 27, M&P Shield, Beretta Nano,
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Three pins placed 3' from front edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
or
"BUG" gun (.38 SPL & .380 ACP):
barrel length no greater than 2.5" for .38 SPL revolvers / 3" for .380 ACP pistols.
Five pins placed on the back edge of the table.
Gun and additional magazines loaded to 6 rounds.
Would appreciate your thoughts regarding barrel lengths, number of rounds, placement and number of pins. All input is welcome, but please identify yourself as someone who regularly shoots with us or not.
Hope to test drive these new divisions at our June match.