What is Power Factor, and how does it work in USPSA scoring?
Power factor is designed to help keep the playing field equal in USPSA divisions around ammunition performance and firearm recoil. The Power factor calculation is an effective way to measure ammunition's relative performance from a competitor's firearm and group them into Major and Minor…
What are the different trigger action types and how do they work?
TRIGGER ACTION TYPES
Trigger actions refer to how a firearm operates with each trigger press. There are two basic types of trigger actions: single-action and double-action. Some firearms incorporate both.
The trigger action releases the striker or hammer, so it causes the primer on a cartridge to...
What is a Division Group group and what kinds of pistols are used in each Division?
In USPSA and SCSA competitions, divisions group competitors by equipment and require them to adhere to a consistent set of rules during competition. There is a specific division that covers almost every type of commercially available semi-automatic pistol caliber firearm.