Hi I have a mint compact for sale on here which I used to get into 10M target and it has served me very well only want to sell it to upgrade, much easier to cock than a side lever as it lifts up as light as a feather and is only under pressure right at the point of closing,but because you are pushing down its much more stable than a side lever and if your stood at a bench its very easy as you just put the bottom of the grip on the bench as it is flat on the bottom. I also have a HW40 this is just as good as regards shooting but the grip is not great as it is very smooth and as your hands sweat it gets slippery unlike the proper stippled walnut grip on the compact, also in my club there is always a bit of controversy over the GLO fibre optic sights as regards competitions.
Hope this helps
Chris