IPSC & USPSA Shooting Guides

Complete guide to magnetic magazine pouches for IPSC and USPSA competition. Division-specific setup recommendations, legal requirements, and match-day preparation strategies.

Install a Trijicon RMR on your CZ Shadow 2 with dovetail mount. Complete guide with zero procedure, installation steps, and IPSC compliance rules.

Master dovetail red dot mounting on your standard CZ Shadow 2. Our step-by-step guide covers tools, compatibility, installation, and zeroing—no permanent slide milling required. Upgrade today.

Honest review of the Mec-Gar CZ Shadow 2 Aluminium Basepad — testing magwell compatibility, competition performance, durability, and how aluminium compares to brass for IPSC shooters.

Complete buyer's guide to the best 1911 and 2011 competition upgrades for IPSC and USPSA shooters in Australia. Covers recoil springs, guide rods, firing pins, magazine releases, thumb rests, optic mounts, and a budget-friendly build path from $9.95.

Compare the Boss Components Adjustable, Large Wide, and Slide Stop thumb rests for 1911/2011 competition pistols. Detailed breakdown of features, pricing, and which option suits your IPSC shooting style.

Step-by-step guide to installing and adjusting your 1911/2011 thumb rest for competition shooting. Covers tools needed, mounting, position tuning, and common mistakes.

In-depth review of the Boss Components multi-caliber case gauge for 9mm, .38 Super, and .40 S&W. We test it against SAAMI specs, assess build quality, and determine whether it's an essential tool for IPSC and USPSA reloaders.

The essential buyer's guide to upgrading your 1911 or 2011 for IPSC and USPSA competition. Covers thumb rests, extended magazine releases, recoil springs, guide rods, and safeties — ranked by performance impact per dollar, with a priority upgrade order for every budget.

Your complete guide to choosing the right CZ Shadow 2 competition accessories for IPSC in Australia — from magazine basepads and recoil springs to building an integrated setup that shaves seconds off your stage times.

In-depth review of Boss Components CZ Shadow 2 Carbide Grips — tested across dry fire, live fire, and IPSC competition in wet, sweaty, and dusty conditions. Here's whether the all-weather upgrade is worth it for serious competitors.

A comprehensive buyer's guide to the best reloading accessories for IPSC and USPSA competition shooters in Australia. Covering case gauges, quality control tools, and essential reloading gear to produce match-reliable ammunition every time.

Everything competition reloaders need to know about case gauging ammunition for IPSC and USPSA. Covers how case gauges work, step-by-step usage, common issues they catch, single vs 100-pocket gauges, and building a complete reloading QC setup.

Single case gauge or 100-pocket tray? We compare both ammo checking methods for IPSC and USPSA reloaders — speed, accuracy, portability, and value.

Everything you need to know about progressive recoil springs for 1911 and 2011 competition pistols — how they work, why they outperform standard springs, installation, tuning, and IPSC/USPSA division legality.

In May 1976, forty passionate shooting enthusiasts gathered in Columbia, Missouri, for the International Combat Pistol Conference. What they founded that weekend — the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) — would grow into one of the world's most dynamic and...

Half a Century of Competition Shooting Excellence 2026 marks a milestone that every competition shooter should celebrate: the 50th anniversary of IPSC — the International Practical Shooting Confederation. Founded in 1976 in Columbia, Missouri, IPSC has grown from a small...

Introduction Building an Open Division 2011 is the ultimate expression of competition pistol customisation. With virtually no restrictions on modifications, Open Division lets you optimise every aspect of your pistol for maximum performance. From compensators and optics to brass base...

Introduction If you're competing in IPSC or USPSA, your magazine pouch (Magnetic Magazine Pouch - Adjustable Multi-Platform (2011/1911/CZ/Tanfoglio) & More) system directly impacts reload speed and consistency. Magnetic magazine pouches have revolutionised competition shooting by offering tool-less adjustment, instant retention...

Introduction If you're running a 1911 in IPSC or USPSA competition, upgrading your magazine base pad (1911 Metalform, Dawson Precision, and Tripp Magazine Brass Base Pad) (1911 Mec-Gar/Bul Armory Brass Magazine Base Pad) (1911 Mec-Gar/Bul Armory Aluminium Magazine Base Pad)...

Introduction If you're building a 2011 for IPSC or USPSA competition, choosing between brass and aluminium base pad (STI 2011 9/38/BUL Armory | Brass | Double Stack Open Magazine Base Pad)s isn't just about aesthetics—it's a performance decision that directly...