In competition I am an STI 2011 guy. It is a great gun. It is accurate and it works. I carry and M&P and it has never failed to feed. The gun is accurate if I do my part. I have to focus much more with the M&P than with the STI or my 1911. 17+1 of 9mm or 8+1 of .45 with the 1911. Maybe I should carry both at the same time, and have the best of both worlds.