one way to look at yur range time? is if yur goin to use the sub for carry all the time then use the range time for practice with it at the distance u plan on useing it, the subs arent target guns , the short grip make it great for carry but lacking in the target class , ive owned both in 9mm and id say go forthe sub so u have a good carry gun ,if u wantto use something for target playing then the service, hell go fo it get both , most of all here do it sooner or later , usually u end up with all three haahha have fun anyway u go