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I'm an IDPA expert (under both old and new classifier times). Mine is about 1.67s without a vest. (1.19/0.19/0.29) 7 yd Bill Drill, 5 to body 1 to head, @ 2.85s

Thanks for the replies, I'm using the VZ slim grip panels.

Title pretty much says it all. In reading the rules, as best as I can tell, if the magwell and inserted magazine fits in the box a larger magwell is legal for SS and L-10 - yes? If so, is are folks competitive with no, or small (i.e.. standard thickness grip) size magwells? Or is it a "must have"? I'm transitioning from a Glock 34 to an STI Trojan (.40 S&W), and reloads seem like they should be timed with a sun-dial compared to the 34. I have the STI metal MSH and small integral magwell. How much does the larger magwell help?

I think that the oversize (larger diameter or "paddle") magazine catch/release are a "no-go" for IDPA. Extended magazine catch/release as long as it doesn't extend 0.2" is Ok (IIRC). I did install a #4 wolff spring (the lightest) and it has helped some. I use the support hand slide stop release. After some practice, I'm getting faster. Then I go back to the 17/34 and it feels so much faster. From some of the comments (apples vs. oranges - revolver vs. semi auto) the Glock is always going to be faster than a SS 1911 for someone proficient with both. It makes me wonder where the ESP 1911 is going to be an advantage - if any?

That would make it a over 3 second reload.

And it is a double stack with a large magwell. Yes it is smooth and fast though. I've done speed loads with a G34 while advancing and have a shot on target about the time the magazine hit the ground - not every time but some of the time. A SLR with a SS and no/small magwell is different.

I'm trying to transition from a G17/34 to a STI Trojan for IDPA/USPSA after shooting the Glocks for 6+ years. Even with small hands, where I have to "flip" the gun "sideways" to hit the magazine catch, my SLRs are +/- 1s with a G17 or G34. I allow my thumb to rest on the slide stop and the action of the magazine seating pushes the gun "Up" while the thumb stays in the same poision, dropping the slide. I've been practicing SLRs with the SS 1911. I drop the slide with the support hand thumb as the gun is moving to the target, which causes a sight lift as I'm acquiring the sight picture. (For the 17/34, since the slide was dropped well before the sight acquistion, there isn't the sight lift from dropping the slide later). My good SLRs on the 1911 still aren't close to as fast as an "average" G17/34 reload, and the bad ones feel like they should be timed with a sundial. The 17/34 seems to lend itself (ergonimocally) to fast SLRs (and reloads in general, at least for right handers) - the large, loose, plastic slick, magazine well is a lot easier to "hit" than a narrow 1911 single stack, and the position of the slide stop allows the "non-reloading" hand to drop the slide. unlike the 1911. So here the question, can I reasonably expect SLRs to be as fast with a single-stack 1911 as with a G17/34? Particularlly for people who have transitioned from the Glock to the 1911, how much repition did it take to become proficient with SLRs on the 1911 and did you ever get as fast compared to a Glock?

Wilson has one on sale for $42. I ordered it yesterday. Thanks for the replies.

Is that with a 180 FMJ?

Thanks for the replies….

Does anyone have a suggestion for a IDPA, or L10/SS, holster that is easy on the finish of a blued gun. Maybe a kydex with a protective lining, or other holster material is a reasonable alternative to hard chrome finishing? I just acquired a blue STI with about 99% finish, and would like to keep finish wear to a minimum.

Thanks. I noticed that as well. If I didn't get any recommendations from someone who had already developed a minor load, that was my plan.

I'm looking for a .40 minor load with 180 FMJ (precision delta) and Solo 1000. I'll probably go to Titegroup, but I can't get any Titegroup right not and I've got 8# of Solo 1000. I've found several major loads, but don't see any minor. This will be in a STI Trojan, and would like OAL to be 1.18"-1.2" Thanks

Does anyone use a GoPro for IDPA/USPSA POV video? If you do, how do you mount/wear it? The PiviotHead glasses seem to be much better for shooting sports, but the GoPro is probably better for everything else like water/snow skiing, scuba diving, motor sports, etc. Better video and audio. Don't wanna buy two.

In Mr. Enos' book, he describes Type II focus as where the eyes are focused on the target with the sights clear in the peripheral vision, looking "through" the sights. Of course the effective distance for this type of focus will vary with the shooter skill level and practice with the technique; but I'm wondering what the maximum effective distance for this technique might be for a high level shooter for USPSA "A" or IDPA "-0" body zone. Any thoughts?