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I've always heard the stages were designed for a minimum 10 rounds and the low round count mag guns don't do well. Too many reloads required.
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USPSA stages are supposed to be designed for 8 rounds max at each firing point, max 32 rounds per stage. USPSA Single-stack uses 8-round 1911 .45, revolvers can only fire 6.
IDPA stages are supposed to be "revolver neutral" for a 6-round revolver, with a maximum of 18 rounds per stage.
I don't know where the idea of "designed for 10 rounds" came from, but if anyone is doing that, it's just wrong.
I'm an IDPA Match Director, and usually have several people shooting revolvers, 1911's and a couple that use the steel-framed S&Ws at my matches. I design my stages for a minimum of 12 rounds, so everybody has to reload at least once. It's all good practice and good fun.
I think I'm hearing a common perception that one must have the "perfect" gun, ammo, and rig to shoot competition, which is not the case. I've had people call me over and over about their equipment for months before they got up the courage to just come try it.