[BoldasLions]

Hello I didn't find this answer in USPSA's Handbook, so I figured you guys are the next step!

Can I shoot in USPSA's Limited Class w/ skateboard grip taped grips?

Thanks so much for your time! :)

BoldasLions

[jmorris]

yes, it's not a problem.

[DesmoDucRob]

Welcome! Yes you can. I'm interested to see some images from those who have cut their own patterns rather than buy the pre-cut grip tape. I shoot a G-17 in production, but have been contemplating a limited rig as well. I believe limited rules allow for grip modifications (tape/stippling) that modify more surface than what production rules allow. (I'm recalling from memory, not literature since I only see a drawing for what production allows in the USPSA handbook). Take Care-

[usmc1371]

I shoot a G35 in limited and pretty much coverd the grips completly with skate board deck tape, I really like it and for five bucks I got enough grip tape to cover prob a dozen grips.

I also coverd the base plate of my mags but I ain't sure its leagle, it seems to help with reloads when my hands are all sweaty.

[jmorris]

I'm interested to see some images from those who have cut their own patterns rather than buy the pre-cut grip tape.

I don't have any photos of my glocks but they look similar to these.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/jmorrismetal/openshort.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/jmorrismetal/sticom.jpg

[geniusiknowit]

I don't know anything about USPSA, but if they let you put all those other space-age, Buck Rogers thingies on there, then I don't see how they could complain about a little bit of tape!

:D

[shotgunjoel]

I don't know anything about USPSA, but if they let you put all those other space-age, Buck Rogers thingies on there, then I don't see how they could complain about a little bit of tape!


Yeah, I'm pretty sure that those other guns aren't in the Limited Class.

[1SOW]

Yes, you can.

They sell 2" X ##' rolls at Home Depot/Lowes/local hardwares etc as walkway, ladder or non-skid tape. A roll will last a long time. Cut your own patterns carefully and they last if you don't get too much gun-cleaner on them

[Hk Dan]

Of course you can. 3M Safewalk is good stuff.

Heck, you can even use grip tape in Production. See the Appendices of the rule book.

[VegasOPM]

Actually the bottom pic is a Limited class pistol. The top pic is Open. Limited does not allow optics, comps, mags over 140mm and mandates .40 cal to make major.

[eerw]

on a limited division gun you can put grip tape wherever you want. have seen some shooters put it on the slide for easier manipulation.

[1SOW]

Base plate is ok even in production.