mainmatch 1500

up wa1500-explorer

the 150 shot match for open class revolver (and pistol)
distance: 7-50 meters/yds

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Normally mainmatch can be shot either by open class revolver or open class auto pistol. Shooter has to choose, which weapon he wanīt use in mainmatch.

Results of mainmatch are used for wa1500 international classicfication and wa1500 world ranking list.

Some members of wa 1500 donīt run the mainmatch, they do have two separated matches: revolver 1500 and pistol 1500. Which result to send for wa1500 classification and wa1500 world ranking list: klick here

   
   
details  
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open class revolver

a revolver chambered to fire centerfire cartridges .32 or larger.
If the revolver has single action capacity, the s.a. trigger pull must be at least 2,5 pounds (1134 grams)

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optionally (if allowed by member country)
open class semi-auto-pistol

klick for more details about open class pistol

Center-fire-pistols of caliber .35 or larger, including 9mm and .45 pistols.
Trigger pull at least 3,5 pounds(1589 grams)

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sights sight radius max. 8,5 inch
hooded or telescope sights prohibited
sight guard may not extend reward more than 2 inches
front sight may not extend beyond the muzzle
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safety no external or internal modifications may be made that would render the weapon less safe than originally designed by the manufacturer. All standard safety features of the weaspon must work properly.
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specially prohibited is.. any system of recoil control based on compensators, barrel venting or barrel porting