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wich pistol to bring to class

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  1. reno92

    reno92

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    Joined: Feb '10
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    I am trying to get the funds together to take a combt focus class. Here is my dilemma. With the cost of ammunition am I better off using a 9mm that I dont like as much, or spend more money on ammo to use a 45 that I shoot better with. I have tried to like my glock 19, but just dont do as well. On one hand it would be good to overcome my weaknesses, and use less expensive ammo, But my xd 45 is so much more natural, to me. Being on a tight budget isn't helpfull. I do carry both for SD , and have used the glock in another training course, for that reason. And the fact it was put on by someone who shouldn't be training anyone, I didnt want to WASTE my 45 ammo. Any thoughts would be helpful. I have been going back and forth on this for a while now.

    # Posted 5 months ago
  2. Daniel

    Daniel

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    Joined: Jan '10
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    I’ll be attending a course in May and I batted that around as well. I carry a j-frame so I’ll stick with the same platform for consistency benefits. I purchased a 686 L-frame and that should go nicely.

    # Posted 5 months ago
  3. DonWorsham

    DonWorsham

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    Joined: Feb '10
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    Bring more than one gun (of those you carry for SD). This is a great way to find out how you would do in a real dynamic critical incident with each gun. You may find you prefer one over the other.

    # Posted 5 months ago
  4. CharlesRives

    CharlesRives

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    Having a second gun available can save the day when you're taking a class. In several classes that I've taken, I've seen some one's gun break sometime during the class. If they had a second gun, they simply switch. If they don't, they have to go begging to find another gun to get them through the class or be sidelined.

    # Posted 5 months ago
  5. RobPincus

    RobPincus

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    Joined: Jan '10
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    Bringing more than one pistol for practical reasons makes sense. It also makes sense from the perspective of getting experience with both pistols, especially if you carry both. In regard to the skill development value of attending a CFS course with the 9mm to save money... you'll get 95% of the same experience as you will with the .45. Obviously, the XD will feel a little different and the .45 will recoil a little more.

    -RJP

    # Posted 5 months ago
  6. reno92

    reno92

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    I didnt know how big of an issue it would be to swap out firearms, in the course of a class. I realize that it would be best if they were the same type, if not the same model. As long as it wouldn't be an issue, I will plan on using both. Plus a spare. The holster setups will be the same for both.

    # Posted 5 months ago
  7. Digital Dude

    Digital Dude

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    Joined: Jan '10
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    I'll be attending the new MAG-40 course. I'm taking my 640 and 686. I'll shoot range-grade .38 and my holsters will be of similar design. Man, does anyone have a big calculator?

    Regards,
    Dan Ortego

    # Posted 4 months ago

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