It's quite interesting where IPSC seems headed and where it is today.

When I first started IPSC in 1975/6, a 1911 Remington Rand in decent shape with anew bushing and HB ammo was competitive. Sights helped, of course, but not a lot.

My M29 4" was also competitive, using SPL brass and 17gr. Herc. 2400 with 245gr. Keith's - why? - just because I liked it and did well with that load. Lots of recoil, but young and tough - remember back then? HA! In 82, while on course at the J.I. in Vancouver, I even did well with a borrowed M1917 Colt New Service in .45 Colt.

My 38 Super M1911 could not make major (according to Peter the Power Meter) which is why I re-barreled mine in 1979.

Today, well, too tricky, it's too fast and I'm too crippled.