It seems like alk the guys ive seen decked out in tactical garb are carrying xd pistols in the holster it comes with
I agree , but most of the none gunguy types I know aren't going to buy another gun to train with.the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship are universal. Most times its more productive and cost effective to take a comprehensive class with a standard size pistol (glock 17/19, M&P9, etc) rather than your standard carry gun because most smallish/compact carry guns have lots of limitations and are harder to learn on. It much easier/efficient to learn on a full size gun and then transfer that knowledge to your carry gun on your regular parctice sessions. In fact, many change their carry guns based off of what they learn in good classes, like TDSA's AP1.
Great, now I'm being judged for wearing 511 pants...
They are actually functional ya know. Very tough, nice selection of pockets, and a section of elastic in the waist to expand for IWB carry.
I've taken a bunch of classes with a G26/36...Those aren't "service sized".
I didn't realize Will's classes had a caliber requirement. Biggest issue I think some would have with .380s and other mouse guns is the lack of proper holsters. Lots of folks run pocket holsters with them. Reholstering is an important drill and not easily accomplished with a pocket holster when one is trying to run a safe range with multiple students.
Not sure what others are wearing to class has to do with the quality of instruction you are receiving and/or the ability to learn.
Private lessons might be a good route.
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