Competition shooters only shoot well because they have fancy guns and powder puff ammo. Not only that, if a perp says "unload show clear" a comp shooter will reflexively unload because of muscle memory and hicks law.
I trust that you are just rattling some cages.
I have heard that comment many times over the last 30 years working in gun shops, at ranges and on the internet. Other than indoor bullseye (50ft) light ammo is not used. Even thought I started shooting bullseye in the 1970's, I have not been in a match for at least 15 years. Not a popular game anymore. Too demanding, not enough excitement.
In many pistol competitions you have to prove the power of your ammo to qualify for the classification. I spent a dozen years jamming the wimpy little 5.56 round into 600 yard targets in 5 states with an unadorned AR15. Shot 800,900,and 1000 yards with an iron sighted M-1a held in my hands, and an iron sighted PALMA rifle that was regulated to 7.62 ammo. Also shot open class with a 6.5 X 284 iron sighted rifle. Let me assure you, There was no wimpy rounds that ever made a score, let alone being competitive in Master class.
I cannot believe this myth is still floating around.
BTW, I can understand and respond to the difference between a low life who is a danger to my life and a club level IDPA match.
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