Smaller Size, Sub- optimal Operations
Another drawback to compact pistols is their round capacity. Many of these guns, based on the caliber, only have a 10-round magazine or even less. Not many of us have a double-digit number collection of sub-compact magazines, which is one problem. Another is spending much of your time packing the limited number of magazines you do have full of bullets. More magazine loading time might also cause you to feel like you are behind, forcing you to rush. That, in turn, may cause you to miss training evolutions or, in the worst case, lead to safety risks.
Not only do these smaller guns have a smaller size and reduced magazine capacity, but they are built proportionally. Sometimes this means things on this gun are reduced in size, including the controls you are going to use (a lot!) to operate the pistol. Smaller magazine releases and slide stops, along with a smaller surface area, are not generally what is best for a class where a lot of manipulation of your pistol is going to occur.
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