The ammunition manufacturer Geco, which is part of the larger RUAG Ammotec Munitions Manufacturing Group, will be the supplier of the designated match ammunition for the IPSC World Shoot XVI, which takes place in Rhodes, Greece in October 2011. Geco have recently developed a variety of calibres and bullet weights and styles for use in IPSC events. I carried out a series of velocity and accuracy tests, both bench rest and Ransom Rest, on a selection of these loads.

The Smith & Wesson ( S&W ) Model 625 is a six shot double action revolver chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, which uses a full moon clip to secure and eject six rounds of ammunition. Based on S & W's N (large) revolver frame, the Model 625, was introduced in 1988. It is equipped with a 5 inch barrel with a full length underlug.