[HadEnough]

I own a Kimber Gold Match 1911 .45 and a Glock 21. For IDPA/IPSC stock matches I shoot 185 grain Montana Gold HPs in front of 9.5 grains of AA5. They chrono right at 980 FPS.

The Glock is definitely softer to shoot, most likely due to the polymer frame absorbing some of the recoil. The Kimber is more accurate beyond 25 yards (which doesn't matter in IDPA matchs or most real life shootouts).

I have a drop-in match barrel and compensator for the Glock and that really helps reduce the recoil for this faster load. Follow up shots are easy with the comp'ed barrel in the Glock 21.

[Dawgsquat]

Cool! I never got into competition, bet it's a blast. My Daly has the Videcki speed trigger, beveled mag well and commander hammer. Next to your "cadillac" though, mine's a "Ford".

[Shooter 2.5]

" I have a drop-in match barrel and compensator for the Glock "

Isn't it a shame you have to go back to the old barrel to shoot IDPA? I hate that.