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I dunno if it's generally agreed upon, but some schools have their preferences and some don't. My question to those that have a strong opinion is always "why" a certain platform( 1911,sig,glock,etc) ? That opinion may or may not be pushed by the instuctor. I'm not that sensitive, I took a Glock to Gunsite because I'm more in the "shoot what you carry, how you carry" camp.

But, for most defensive handgun classes you should bring something that is about Glock 19-34 sized and use a strong side holster(IWB or OWB). Get a good belt,holster,mag pouches also. Bringing a back-up duplicate model pistol is a great idea. That way you can work on the mechanics and not be rushed or bogged down because of ammo capacity or less optimal gear. Some students may get upset if they are always waiting to start the next drill. If you carry something smaller then: you can adapt the drawstroke, tactics, etc... ; take a specialized class( like a snubby specific class); or bring your gun/gear and get them to show you their drawstroke for that combination during a break.


"customized 1911s are the most popular platforms for those taking things seriously enough to seek those levels of training."
I know that to be false for some. For example Tactical Response instructors are major Glock 19 fans. Like ELB pointed out, reliability, durability, and works for you are good qualifiers. If you e-mail the instructor, they can give you feedback on model specific stats for their classes.

There are many kinds of classes, they range from strictly shooting-IPSC-IDPA-fighting handgun-integrated skills. Think about what you want to learn and then try to match that with the training you seek. Then seek out training for skills you need to learn and go learn that.


Here's a few links to add to the thread.
http://www.tacticalresponse.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.combatshootingandtactics.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;