MTS840, they go through a variety of things but basically say you should be carrying the largest caliber you can control. The also go through all the Hatcher stuff to give you a better understanding. In general, they tend to push the fact that handguns are grossly underpowered and generally have penetration issues. They caution about getting too hung up on the overpenetration issues on handguns. With good shot placement, overpenetration is not an issue with handgun rounds.
As far as handguns, the staff tends to be almost all 1911s or Glocks. There are a few exceptions. For example, I believe one instructor carries an S&W revolver. (Of course he is a current/past world record holder using a revolver)The students tend to carry 1911s or Glocks, although you do see a variety of other guns used by a small percentage.
The popular calibers tend to be .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Some will shoot a 9mm, usually to contain the cost of training. Some will shoot 10mm. Most revolvers are shooting .38/.357.
Kimbers and Glocks seem to be very popular as far as specific manufacturers.
As far as handguns, the staff tends to be almost all 1911s or Glocks. There are a few exceptions. For example, I believe one instructor carries an S&W revolver. (Of course he is a current/past world record holder using a revolver)The students tend to carry 1911s or Glocks, although you do see a variety of other guns used by a small percentage.
The popular calibers tend to be .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Some will shoot a 9mm, usually to contain the cost of training. Some will shoot 10mm. Most revolvers are shooting .38/.357.
Kimbers and Glocks seem to be very popular as far as specific manufacturers.