IDPA Started off with the right idea, but has morphed into what it did not want to be in the beginning, a game. Anytime you keep score it turns into a game. IDPA matches can vary in quality and attitude due to the people that put them on.

My mindset was shoot what you carry. You carry a J Frame 90% of the time? Shoot the darn J frame! Leave the tricked out 1911 in the safe or shoot it at an IPSC match.

I was a range officer and helped run matches for a few years, but decided to go back to having fun and just be a participant.

I have shot informal matches that are defense oriented and they are my favorite.