(1) Standard stock of wood or synthetic material or a similar stock of commercial manufacture that retains the "as -issued" profile and that does not interfere with the functional or maintenance features of the pistol. Metal grips and Pachmayr- style wrap-around grips are not permitted. The stock must be functionally identical for right or left-hand use.

(3) Open sights only with a non-adjustable front sight. The rear sight may be adjustable and must have an open "U" or rectangular notch.

6.3.2 Permitted Pistol Features

Any pistol may have the following specific features or modifications:

(1) A higher front sight may be used to accommodate the height of the adjustable rear sight. The fore strap and rear of the grip may be checkered or stippled.

(3) External finish may be blued, parkerized or bright. All other external alterations, additions or changes to the appearance or configuration of the assembled arm are prohibited, except as specified below.

(4) Internal modifications to improve functioning and accuracy (e.g., a special match barrel may be fitted). However, the modifications may not interfere with the proper functioning or safety devices of the firearm. All safety features must remain in place and operate properly.

Competitors may use any of the following U. S. service pistols in the National Trophy Pistol Matches and CMP sanctioned EIC Matches.

The pistol must be a pistol that was issued by the U.S. Armed Forces or a commercial pistol of the same type and caliber. The pistol must also comply with the following specific requirements.

(1) The stock must not cover the mainspring housing or prevent holstering in the standard service holster. The stock must not be more than 1.3" wide between right and left extremities .

(3) The mainspring housing may be straight or arched, checkered or stippled. The mainspring housing may not be covered with any material.

(4) The slide may have the curved "relief cut" (Gold Cup dimple) at the rear of the ejection port.

(6) A flat surface may be milled immediately in front of and behind the dovetail to aid in securely mounting adjustable rear sights.

(7) A cut may be made at the extreme rear of the slide to allow for rear sight clearance and vertical movement.

(8) The distance between sights, measured from the apex of the front sight to the rear face of the rear sight, must not be more than 7.25".

The pistol must be a pistol that was issued by the U.S. Armed Forces or a commercial pistol of the same type and caliber. The pistol must also comply with the following specific requirements.

(1) The pistol may have either a standard M9–type slide or a non-standard (i.e. Brigadier) slide.

(4) A specially designed barrel may be used providing it does not measure more than .700 inch outside diameter and meets the length measurements of the issued barrel. This barrel dimension may be achieved with the use of a larger barrel or a sleeve fitted to the end of the barrel. Threading the barrel to fit the sleeve is permitted.

(5) The distance between sights, measured from the apex of the front sight to the rear face of the rear sight, must not be more than 7.5 inches.

(8) The fore strap and rear of the grip may be covered with a non-slip adhesive tape, but the tape may not be continuously wrapped around the grip.