Hold Fast

I concur 100%. I started shooting IPSC with a Glock 22, and then moved on to the G35. I could shoot both well, and liked the simplicity and reliability of the Glock. Wanting to see if an S_I could improve my game I switch to an STI Edge and really, really liked the feel of the more solid steel frame. After shooting Limited with the STI for a while, I decided to try the Glock again in Production, and it just never felt right again. I found it flex'd a lot more during recoil and was a lot more difficult to get back on target. If it were me, I would stay with a steel frame if you plan on making your ST your main firearm. Beyond that, get out and try as many as you can and see what feels right for you. I find choosing a right firearm is as much about ergonomics, what feels right, as anything else. And as for ammo, for simplicity sake I would stick with the .40 rather than introducing 9mm. Just easier, my 2 cents anyways. Glad to see you getting involved in this awesome sport, enjoy!

Rodger did some work on my STI Edge when I first got it. I found Rodger to be good at what he does, reasonable in his rates, and generally a pretty nice guy. In the area, Rodger is one of the best pistol smith's.

I am looking to see if there is any IPSC Production Division legal firearm, where fibre optic front sights are kosher. I am not aware of any OEM fibre optic sights, but am hoping to be proved wrong. Currently shooting a Glock 22, but previously shot Limited 10 with a STI config'ed with a Dawson fibre optic front and really, really miss it. I saw a picture of TGO's Springfield XD with a Dawson front, but I checked the IPSC website and I do not see the XD on the list (I am Canadian so it has to conform to IPSC and not USPSA rules). Any help would be appreciated.