FNG Question re USPSA & M&P

[RCB1917]

I have a mostly stock 40 M&P that is fairly accurate, and has the internal apex mod. My intent is to shoot uspsa locally here in Florida. It would make economic sense to shoot 9mm in the production div. So if I swap out the 40 barrel for a 9mm is that still legal for that division?? The slide of course will say 40. TIA!

 

[V0OBWxZS16]

"BARRELS: Current rules remain in effect - you may replace the barrel with an OFM or aftermarket barrel which is of the same length, contour and caliber as the original barrel for that model of gun."
- USPSA Handgun Competition Rules February 2014 (Appendix D4, 21.3)

At a club/level 1 match it is unlikely that anyone would notice or care.

 

[RCB1917]

Thanks, I saved the rules. Fallback is a "Block 34" but prefer the M&P platform. Well see how it shakes out.

 

[RCB1917]

Just seen this, Ouch;

"4) My production gun is .40-caliber. In these tough economic times, we all know that 9mm is cheaper to shoot. May I put a 9mm slide and/or barrel into my Production Division gun? The manufacturer makes a similar model in 9mm and the RO probably wouldn’t be able to detect the difference without taking it apart.

ANSWER: NO. Per Appendix D4 item 21, slides and/or barrels may only be replaced if they are of the same length, contour and caliber as the original factory standard for your gun. Changing your gun to 9mm would make your gun a “new/unapproved model” which would not be legal for use in USPSA Production Division.

Note that it is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that his/her equipment is in compliance with the rules whether a Match Official can “detect the difference” or not. We trust that our members will compete according to principles of good sportsmanship."

 

[V0OBWxZS16]

That's a good excuse to get a M&P9L CORE.

Why the CORE? Unless there are differences I am unaware of, the CORE has a lightened slide.
USPSA/NROI Production Gun List - USPSA - United States Practical Shooting Association
M&P Pro series 5 9mm (29.2 oz.)
M&P Core 9mm 5 inch barrel (26 oz.)