The Production class is one of the most popular classes in the competition and pistols without significant modifications are allowed to participate. Only pistols approved on the IPSC website may be used in the Production Class.

Production Optic. All requirements are similar as Production Division, except that it is allowed to mount an optical/electronic sight on the rear of the bolt (instead of, or next to, the rear sight).

All requirements in the Production Optical Light class are the same as in the Production Optical class, but the total weight of the pistol with sights and an inserted empty magazine must not exceed 1 kg.

The Standard Division pistol class is popular among sportsmen because it allows the use of an extremely wide range of weapons with modifications according to the requirements of the class. There are entire companies that produce weapons for this class. A pistol with an attached empty magazine must fit completely into a reference box with internal dimensions of 225 × 150 × 45 mm. The slide may have ports.

In the Classic Division, the pistols must be designed to resemble the profile and contours of a classic Colt 1911. This means single-row magazines and a one-piece metal frame. The pistol with an attached empty magazine must fit completely into the reference box with internal dimensions of 225 × 150 × 45 mm.

Revolver Division are a small but highly respected class of weapon among athletes. One of the best modern revolver shooters is Jerry Miculek, who has set several shooting records with it. The revolver must fit completely into the reference box with internal dimensions of 225 × 150 × 45 mm.

Any self-loading pistols, including prototypes, with any modifications in the form of ports, compensators, optoelectronic sights are allowed to participate in the Open Division. This class is the most attractive and spectacular in practical shooting, because it has the most expensive weapons, equipment, the highest speeds and results!