[Jeff Higgins]

Maybe. One cannot deny their skill and speed, however. The reduced recoil loads are, no doubt, unrealistic. They seek to emulate/recreate a somewhat romanticized period of American history. They do spend a great deal of time, effort, and money doing so. I cannot begrudge them that. My only "complaint" (if it even reaches that level) is their unwillingness to go the extra mile and learn to deal with the very real challenges of dealing with these weapons in a "period correct" context. It's not easy. Back in the day, they both had no choice and knew no better. Their competitions should reflect that, with some sort of an advantage given to those who are willing to accept those challenges.