Remember the old saying, speed is fine but accuracy is final.

One of the most consistent, and nicest, shooters I know shooting in IPSC Classic Division strolls each stage, but he is very accurate and seldom needs a follow up shot. He will probably not progress beyond C grade but he is always in line for a medal during the wrap up sessions.

As a serving police officer I am well aware that competition does not reflect real life (the next time I get a walk through before going into a domestic where there are firearms on the premises will be the first, a bloody miracle) but competition does make me more familiar with handling my duty firearm. I just wish it wasn't a plastic fantastic.

Enjoy your shooting and get what you can from it. And as others have indicated, the only score you have to beat is your last one.