Welcome to the board, ACR. Thanks for digging up my old thread...

At Randy's recommendation, I have actually signed up for the 3-day (with night shoot) Tactical Hangun 101 class instead of the revolver class. He suggested this would be a good first class. I am going in December -- already have my spot reserved.
I still think I am going to take it with a wheelgun -- even if it puts me behind the curve. I am not sure -- I think I can keep up with my moonclip fed 625.
I don't think I could shoot 600+ rounds through my R-9 in days though...