for rapid/combat type shooting I train 7yds and in. Slower/target type shooting is 15/25yds
If you want some help let me know and I'll meet you up there next time. I usually shoot at Precision at least once a week and have a shot timer we can use to gauge your progress.
My opinion, learn to draw with one hand. 50% of the time it's the only one you're going to have available.
I drew and shot at 20 feet today. Its MUCH different than target shooting IMO. Some things I learned include... the need for more practice, the importance of lifting my shirt high with the left hand so that my gun doesn't get tangles up while being drawn, and proper sight alignment. Overall I didn't think I did too bad. It seems like forever between drawing and the time the first shot goes off, but in actuality it all happens relatively fast. Right now I'm more focused on safety and correct technique than speed. With practice I hope to be able to accomplish well placed shots with a smooth, fluid motion.
I think a tactical pistol class would be extremely interesting and intense. I can definitely see myself taking one of those classes in the near future.
Stay in tune with this site and Pangris. Any instructor he brings to town is well worth investing your time with.
The only reservation I have about the preceding recommendation is that Pangris will tell me I ended it with a preposition.