Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “IPSC Production”
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IPSC Classification 2026: 6 Classes, 28 Classifier Stages & How to Rank Up
IPSC Classification Explained in 60 Seconds (BLUF)
Short answer: IPSC ranks shooters into six classes — Grand Master (95%+), Master (85–94.9%), A (75–84.9%), B (60–74.9%), C (40–59.9%), and D (under 40%). The percentage is calculated against the highest hit factor ever recorded on a standardized Classifier Stage (CLS). You need a minimum of four CLS scores to get an initial class, and after that your classification is recalculated from the best 4 of your most recent 8 results. To keep your class active, you must shoot at least one classifier match or two CLS stages each calendar year, and your class is division-specific — being an A-class in Production doesn’t make you A-class in Open.
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Compact Carry Pistol IPSC 2026: There's No CCP Division — Here's What to Buy Instead
Quick Answer: IPSC Has No CCP — IDPA Does
Read this first. If you searched for “compact carry pistol IPSC division,” you’ve stumbled into one of the most common naming mix-ups in practical shooting. IPSC does not have a CCP (Compact Carry Pistol) division. That label belongs exclusively to IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), which created CCP in March 2023 specifically for everyday carry-sized handguns. In IPSC, you shoot a compact pistol inside the existing Production, Production Optics, or Standard divisions — there’s no compact-only category.
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Smith & Wesson M&P Review 2026: Is It Still Worth Buying? All Models Ranked + What M&P Actually Stands For (M2.0, Shield Plus, Spec Series VI)
60-Second BLUF: Is the Smith & Wesson M&P Worth Buying in 2026?
Short answer: yes, and the lineup is the strongest it’s ever been. The M&P (which stands for Military & Police, a Smith & Wesson product name in continuous use since 1899) is the most credible non-Glock striker-fired pistol you can buy in 2026 — over 276 U.S. police departments run it, the 18° grip angle points more naturally than a Glock’s 22°, and the M2.0 grip texture is still the most aggressive factory finish in its class.
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Beretta 92FS Review 2026: Is the M9 Wonder 9 Still Worth It?
Beretta 92FS Introduction
The Beretta 92FS is a classic semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the legendary Italian firearms company Beretta. It served as the US military’s standard-issue sidearm from 1985 to 2017 (designated as the M9). This pistol has left an indelible mark on military history and remains one of the world’s most popular 9mm handguns, known for its distinctive open-slide design, exceptional reliability, and outstanding accuracy.