Do to circumstances beyond my control I haven't shot IDPA for a while but last I did gloves where not allowed. Has this changed? Or maybe I'm mistaken? Glad you're having fun! I miss it and hope to rejoin the fun ASAP.
Some 1911's may need frequent cleaning. My Colt doesn't and I treat it like a Glock. It gets more lube than a Glock needs but that's about it.
If they are illegal it's such a disadvantage that no one would ever really care regardless. Considering there's plenty of shooting matches in the freezing cold I'd be surprised if they were completely illegal though.
Semper Gumby, Always Flexible
IDPA SSP classification: Sharpshooter
F.A.S.T. classification: Intermediate
Some people live in God forsaken hellholes where it doesn't get down to -20F on the regular
Semper Gumby, Always Flexible