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If you have a 1911 and only have 7 round mags, can you use them or do you HAVE to use 8 round mags? I suspect the latter, but I can't find anything in the rules.
stupid question of the week: IDPA CDP do you HAVE to use 8 round mags?
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If you have a 1911 and only have 7 round mags, can you use them or do you HAVE to use 8 round mags? I suspect the latter, but I can't find anything in the rules.
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Another one: rules say this is NOT ALLOWED:
How do you use a series 80 frame with a series 70 slide without removing or modifying the series 80 lever? And a series 70 frame combined with a series 80 slide won't have the lever to deactivate the series 80 firing pin drop safety.... what am I missing here?
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8.1.3 Magazine Loading:All magazines must be loaded to division capacity at the start signal throughout the match except in the following cases: A. If a magazine is used that holds less than division capacity, the shooter will load all magazines to the capacity of the lowest magazine throughout the match.
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You can use magazines that hold fewer rounds than division capacity without penalty. The penalty can come if you are downloading magazines to gain an advantage. (Like planning a magazine change 6 rounds in while shooting SSP, so you only load that many rounds.) So, even if the stage says "loaded to division capacity" you can shoot penalty free with your 7 rounds mags fully loaded (so long as you use those mags through the whole match)
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You can use magazines that hold fewer rounds than division capacity without penalty. The penalty can come if you are downloading magazines to gain an advantage. (Like planning a magazine change 6 rounds in while shooting SSP, so you only load that many rounds.) So, even if the stage says "loaded to division capacity" you can shoot penalty free with your 7 rounds mags fully loaded (so long as you use those mags through the whole match)
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Thanks. So if I have a 7 rounder and want to use that, I have to load all mags to 7 rounds throughout the match.
I assume that if for some reason I want to use 7 rounders, I am allowed to carry 3 mags on my belt then? Or does that rule only apply to the normal "division capacity" requirements? Would I still only be able to carry 2 1911 mags on my belt?
I assume that if for some reason I want to use 7 rounders, I am allowed to carry 3 mags on my belt then? Or does that rule only apply to the normal "division capacity" requirements? Would I still only be able to carry 2 1911 mags on my belt?
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8.1.5 Loading Device Count
A. A “loading device” is a magazine, speed loader, or moon clip.
B. Shooters starting with 8 or more rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus two additional loading devices.
C. Shooters starting with 6 or 7 rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus three additional loading devices
Add to that this section:
8.6.1 General Ammunition Carrier Rules
A. Instead of using ammunition carriers, shooters may carry spare loading devices in their pockets. Shooters may mix carry methods.
B. One ammunition carrier per allowed ammunition feeding device may be worn on the belt. Each individual pouch in a multi-pouch carrier counts as one. One additional ammunition carrier may be worn behind the centerline of the body for the purposes of loading at the start of a stage. This carrier must be empty before the “Stand By” command.
...and it appears you are good to carry 3 additional magazines loaded to 7 rounds on your belt or in your pocket, or any combination of belt and pocket.
A. A “loading device” is a magazine, speed loader, or moon clip.
B. Shooters starting with 8 or more rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus two additional loading devices.
C. Shooters starting with 6 or 7 rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus three additional loading devices
Add to that this section:
8.6.1 General Ammunition Carrier Rules
A. Instead of using ammunition carriers, shooters may carry spare loading devices in their pockets. Shooters may mix carry methods.
B. One ammunition carrier per allowed ammunition feeding device may be worn on the belt. Each individual pouch in a multi-pouch carrier counts as one. One additional ammunition carrier may be worn behind the centerline of the body for the purposes of loading at the start of a stage. This carrier must be empty before the “Stand By” command.
...and it appears you are good to carry 3 additional magazines loaded to 7 rounds on your belt or in your pocket, or any combination of belt and pocket.
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Righto,
With 1911s, if you carry seven rounders, you are authorized for one in the gun and three on the belt. Eight rounders are one in the gun, two on the belt.
I have not experienced a big advantage in either mode.
With 1911s, if you carry seven rounders, you are authorized for one in the gun and three on the belt. Eight rounders are one in the gun, two on the belt.
I have not experienced a big advantage in either mode.
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