Hello :

This is my first time in this forum,so I greet everyone,I write from Spain.I know that i will have some mistakes in my english so Iam sorry.My question is this ,I usually compite in IPSC Production with a CZ,in recent days I have bought a S&W686SSR and some time i would like to compite with it ,but i have heard that this model does not accept moonclips,what do you think it has been a good election or i should have choosen another model.Can you help me ,i am on time to change the gun is still in USA.

best regards

Model 625 in .45 ACP is the dominant revolver in IPSC.

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No reason you can't use that revolver if you have already bought it. It will be slower than a moon clipped gun but it depends on what you want out of IPSC. If you want to just have fun or if you want to win every match.
Another option is to have the 686SSR cut for moonclips from a competent gunsmith.
As far 'better' guns for the sport, the 625 or the 8-shot 627 would be more advantageous.

IPSC Revolver-Standard Division
1 Minimum power factor for Major 170
2 Minimum power factor for Minor 125
3 Minimum bullet weight No
4 Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length 9mm (0.354”) / 19mm (0.748")
5 Minimum caliber for Major No
6 Minimum trigger pull (see Appendix F2) No
7 Maximum handgun size No
8 Maximum magazine length Not applicable
9 Maximum ammunition capacity No, see below
10 Max. distance of handgun and speed loaders from torso 50mm
11 Rule 5.2.3.1 applies Yes
12 Restriction on position of holster and other equipment No
13 Optical/electronic sights permitted No
14 Compensators permitted No
15 Ports permitted No



No limit on cylinder capacity, however, a maximum of 6 rounds to be fired before reloading. Violations will incur one procedural penalty per occurrence.

Any complete revolver (or a revolver assembled from components), produced by an OFM and available to the general public (except prototypes) is permitted.

Modifications such as weights or other devices to control and/or to reduce recoil are prohibited.


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Science plus Art

Yep, he's right. I was thinking ICORE. You can use the 627 in IPSC but need to only fire 6rnds before reloading. Since the gun is still in the USA and you can exchange it, I'd go with the 625.

Thank you very much.As APS says depend of I want out,okey by the moment i am not going to be a champion so i am going to use my new gun just for a good practice.Sorry but i am going to make use of your patience,which are the best speedloaders for this gun?
Best regards

I'd go with Safariland Comp III or Jetloaders

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I have used and recommend the CompIIIs as well. I also understand that the Jetloaders are popular but I haven't used them so can't comment.

Anybody use the Dade speed Loaders?

trigtechr

shoot first, fast, straight and last ..

For competition the Safariland Comp III loaders are excellent, I have used them for years and can't ever remember having one fail despite many thousands of reloads.

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I have. They work well.

Ibon,

I use to shoot a CZ pistol in USPSA (American IPSC) and switched to revolver. I already had a 686 and wanted to use moonclips. I had a gunsmith mill the cylinder to use with moonclips. It works pretty good.

I have used 38 special, but now shoot 38 Short Colt for faster reloads. I reload the 38 Short Colt similiar to 9 mm lugar. I use Starline Brass and Hearthco moonclips.

Westczek

Do you plan to shoot major or minor power factor?

I'm pretty sure there is at least one American shooter who has classified GM in Revolver using a 627, moonclips, Minor PF and by counting to six before reloading. It can be done.

I will applaud anybody who uses Major PF and speedloaders with the .357 Magnum cartridge.

Dave Sinko

Anyone which compites with this gun could say to me about a good holster for it,and good individual pouches for safariland comp3?

best regards

While certainly not state of the art race gear, I use a Blade Tech Dropped and Offset for my 625. A quarter second off the draw is not going to move me up to GM and I like the security of a pouch type holster.
Dropped & Offset Holster w/SRB Loop :: OWB Belt Holsters :: Blade-Tech Industries

The Safariland 333 triple speed loader holders are pretty good gear for their Comp III loaders.
Model 333 Competition Speedloader Holder | Safariland