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Thanks MoJo, you are right. Here's the section from the rule book:

"Double action, double action only and safe action pistols compete in Stock Service Pistol Division (SSP). Any gun that can be used in SSP can be used in Enhanced Service Pistol Division (ESP) or Custom Defensive Pistol Division (CDP), depending upon the caliber. Otherwise, single action guns compete in ESP or CDP, depending upon caliber."

I was using my H&K USP cocked and locked. Based on the rules, I should be ESP since I was in Single Action mode. Not that it really matters; I was not a competitive treat to anyone!

I shot in the SSP class (I think) with an H&K Compact 40. Someone mentioned that my gun should be ESP, so I'm not sure. The group hosting the event was Texas Tactical and there were ~30 shooters. My times were lousy, but it sure beat punching holes in paper at the range!

What a great time with a great group of people. I was pretty green, but everyone was very helpful and I learned a great deal. If you haven't tried IDPA yet, go for it. You wont' regret it!

A few things I would do different:
1. Bring a button up shirt to use as concealment
2. Bring at least 3 magazines
3. Spend time ahead of the event drawing my gun from a holster
4. Know how operate the safety and mag release without looking
5. Practice grip and finger control
6. Start IDPA SOONER!

I can't wait for the next meet!