635 PCSO

My goal is to start shooting IPSCA and IDPA as well as some local action competitions starting in January. SInce I have no idea what I will be doing I did not want to go purchase a new gun. I wanted to use my 686 which is also my duty gun as well as a GLock 21. I enjoy shooting the revolver more so I ordered 6 Safariland speedloaders and 6 Safariland speedloader holders. I have also ordered a ton of ammo. I have been told that the metal safariland clamp type speedloader holders are not allowed in IDPA I have also been told that 38 special ammo is considered minor in IDPA and will keep me from being competitive. Is this true? The speedloader holders are very secure I wear them on my duty belt and never have trouble even during scuffles or foot pursuits.

Thanks!! I will loosen up on the grip. I need to find an instuctor. Hopefully loosening up will help.

I have been looking at a 9mm pistol. I want to go to 9 to allow me to start shooting more. I currently shoot a Glock 21, I took a G34 for a test drive and found the muzzle flip to be much greater than my 45. I recently swiched from a weaver to an isocelese stance. I am applying as much pressure as I can with my grip I can not keep the muzzle flip down. Everyone else I ask about this claims the gun barely recoils, so I am assuming my form is way off. I have never had trouble with my 45 or the 40 cal 35. I am not a terrible shot but this is driving me nuts. I am clamping the pistol with my non dominant hand locking out my wrist, and leaning in to the shot. I cant figure this out. In a weaver I can hold it down a little better, but when I shoot iso the gun jumps. Is ther something I am missing here?