I would like to shoot USPSA production if possible, with my CZ-40b.
In the USPSA handbook, "2008handgunrulesindexed.pdf" on their website, appendix D4, I read the rules for production handguns:
Concern #1:#21 - Authorized modifications:
Grips: 'Internal beveling'
#22 - Specifically prohibited:
Lateral width of the well may not be more than 1/4" wider than the lateral width of the magazine
I believe this covers the beveling job I did to the bottom of my grip. I believe I was able to get the bottom opening a total of 1/4" wider than the magazine. I think I'm safe with that. But my problem is this:
Concern #2:#21 - Authorized modifications:
Exchange of minor components (springs, safeties, slide stops, guide rods.)
#Special conditions:
Unless specifically authorized above, modifications are prohibited.
I installed the competition hammer off of an SP-01. I'm guessing that kicks me out of production class. Am I correct? Would it be legal to modify the standard hammer to closer match the profile of the SP-01 competition hammer? I would assume that would be legal, since it
could fall under "#21 - Internal throating and
polishing to improve accuracy, reliability, and function." I believe this should be fine since people go out and pay for action/trigger jobs that remove positive camming from hammers and shorten trigger pulls, and still be legal for production class, correct?
Concern #3:#22 - Specifically prohibited:
Grips - Any addition or removal of material which changes the factory profile or adds function such as beavertail or thumb rest.
The grips on my CZ-40b are quite large. I was thinking of possibly adding my own grips, or making some of my own. I recall seeing on cz-custom.com that the aluminum grips were "legal for production class". This leads me to think that only the stock grips, or aftermarket grips that follow stock size, or wraparounds (like hogue rubber) are legal. Is this the case?
To be honest, I have smaller hands. I began thinking about grip reduction, but I knew I cannot modify the frame. I looked at the grips and saw that they were rubber molded on top of a metal plate. I attempted to discover how the rubber was bonded, and what the shape of the metal plate was underneath. I honestly thought about seperating the rubber from metal, clean that which felt like a flat metal plate, and apply skate tape to the surface of that metal plate. Would this be illegal?
last but not least, my primary concern for posting this thread:Concern #4:Special conditions:
A handgun may be approved and added to the USPSA Approved Production Handgun List after the NROI Manufacturer's Declaration form stating that a minimum of 2000 complete handguns have been manufactured and available to the general public has been submitted and NROI has inspected the handgun for compliance.
I didn't see the CZ-40b on the approved handguns list. It sounds like I may not even be able to get to use this gun at all. Any input on this? I would think that CZ made more than 2000 of these...
I know this must be a painfully long and annoying thread to read, but I appreciate your time. Thanks guys!