Steel ChallengeRules

Appendix D1 · pages 5454

Open Division

1Minimum power factor for Major

NA for Steel Challenge

2Minimum power factor for Minor

NA for Steel Challenge

3Minimum bullet weight

NA for Steel Challenge

4Minimum bullet caliber / cartridge case length.

.38 cal. / 9x19 mm (0.354” x 0.748”) For competitions only in countries where common military calibers are prohibited, .380 ACP is allowed.

5Minimum bullet caliber for Major

NA for Steel Challenge

6Minimum trigger pull

No

7Maximum handgun size

No

8Maximum magazine length

6.742” (171.25mm)

9Maximum ammunition capacity

No

10Max. distance of handgun and mags/speed loaders from outer surface of belt

NA for magazines, Handgun: 3 3/8” (length of an overlay)

11Rule 5.1 applies

Yes

12Restriction on position of holster and other equipment

No

13Optical/electronic sights permitted

Yes

14Installed flashlights permitted

Yes

15Compensators permitted

Yes

16Barrel ports permitted

Yes

17Slide ports permitted

Yes

18Maximum weight

No

19Handgun specifically approved for Division

No

20Holster restrictions

No

21Authorized modifications

22Prohibited modifications