I have started doing some informal IPSC shooting in my area and I love it. Primarily, I use my CZ-75B.
I want to get a 1911 style pistol--shopping for my own Christmas present and all... I am leaning toward a compact size because I would carry it on occasion in lieu of my .38 snubby. I would also like to have another gun I could potentially shoot IDPA in CDP or IPSC in production class.
My questions is this -- can you effectively shoot a 3" or 3.5" (leaning toward the 3.5") in IDPA CDP class or IPSC production? Obviously I am not "gaming" or I would buy a full-size 5" 1911 that would be better -- but I know I would never carry that gun.
In short -- can you be competitive with a compact? Does anyone do it?
I want to get a 1911 style pistol--shopping for my own Christmas present and all... I am leaning toward a compact size because I would carry it on occasion in lieu of my .38 snubby. I would also like to have another gun I could potentially shoot IDPA in CDP or IPSC in production class.
My questions is this -- can you effectively shoot a 3" or 3.5" (leaning toward the 3.5") in IDPA CDP class or IPSC production? Obviously I am not "gaming" or I would buy a full-size 5" 1911 that would be better -- but I know I would never carry that gun.
In short -- can you be competitive with a compact? Does anyone do it?