Adjustable Palm Rest

[jrywho]

Question,

Is an adjustable lower palm rest legal for Production?
For example, the S&W 41 with its adjustable lower grip. The IZH 46 air pistol also is shipped with this lower support.

thanks, Jry

[19 Turkeys]

First, the IZH is an Unlimited pistol. Thus, there is no issue with that pistol. Once upon a time there was language concerning Small Bore UIT Freestyle pistols allowing adjustable grips as long as they were not adjusted during the match. I see no reference to that in the current rules. Maybe someone else with better eyes than I will.

Steve W.

[jrywho]

Yes you are correct about the IZH pistol being Unlimited. Poor example to use I agree. It was the only other gun I could think of which was sold in that configuration.
I just want to make myself clear on the question. I have done a bit of terminology research and the item in question is the palm shelf. The lower attachment which is also adjustable.
In the rule book I read in Section VI A Production 11. Adjustable grips are allowed on Prod. handguns; however no adjustment of such grips is allowed after the competitor has begun a course of fire.
As I see it, by lack of definition this lower palm shelf is legal.

One of our members in Ky has purchased a model 41 Smith and has asked this question. As match director I would like to provide an accurate answer. Is there something elsewhere in the rules that would prevent using the shelf portion of the grip?

thanks, Jry

[19 Turkeys]

Not to my knowledge. It is only addressed there.

Steve W.

[Liscio 13]

What about a free pistol in .22?

[19 Turkeys]

What about a free pistol in .22?

Same answer. OK but no adjustment once you start the match.

Steve W.