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Ron,
The Classifier is actually quite a good all-around skills test. I like to shoot it regularly to monitor the effects of my training. Its purpose in IDPA is to insure that you compete against shooters of similar skill level. It is certainly possible to 'practice' yourself into a higher class than you might otherwise achieve, but I think by doing so you will become a better shooter anyway, so it probably doesn't matter.
The only way you can move up a class in matches is by winning at an IDPA-sanctioned match - usually State or National Championships. Even then, automatic advancement will depend on how many other shooters were in your Division and Class.
I have been at Expert level for a year and am still some way from qualifying Master. As Bob has noted above, Stage 3 is the key here. Sub-40 second times on this stage are pretty much essential to make Master.
John Francis
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