Is a 4 1/2 in 1911 a handicap for idpa and steel?

[buenhec]

I have been looking at the Para LTC 1911 in 9mm. Good things have been said about it and is supposed to be very accurate. I currently shoot a CZ75 and a full size 1911 for steel and IDPA.

Would using a 4 1/2 1911 gun be a wise choice? I really want to shoot more 9mm as is everyone else these days.

 

[skinewmexico]

It's whatever you want to shoot in IDPA. If that's what you're gonna carry, it's perfect. You know, IDPA accuracy is a 10" bullseye at 10 yards.

 

[Jim Watson]

Where I shoot IDPA, it is an 8" bullseye and the ranges run out to 35 yards.

I don't know about you and ski, but I am significantly less accurate with a shorter gun. If you want to exercise a carry gun, great. If you want a score, shoot full size.

 

[jmorris]

I’ve shot (and won) more than a few matches with my commander length 2011. It has a full length and width dust cover with a commander slide in 9mm. Gamer pistol? Sure, but it’s fast and flat.

 

[jmorris]

For steel I perfer this configuration.

 

[buenhec]

Those are some looking guns there jmorris. I may give the Para a try, the shorter length also makes for an easy carry.