I've seen lots going the other direction (from a striker to DA/SA), but I wonder about the other direction?
When I was first taught, it was with a stiker 10mm, Glock. Squeeze the trigger and watch the sights, were about all he told me after giving me a copy of military basic pistol training. The other guy had more issues (had to unlearn), so the focus was there. Neither of them, liked or shot well the 10mm I was using. Since getting back into it, I prefer a DA/SA (just personal preference), and until Saturday, all my guns are that.
I have a relatives kid, that will be learning to shoot soon and be given the option of a few former duty weapons (or money toward some other gun/whatever fits). I figured based on what I have seen/learned since, that a .22 M&P would be a good learn the basics sort of thing. (and it was available for a decent price)
Other factors in the decision were: It has "features" my guns don't (for training about different things, such as magazine safety, etc). Striker has consistent trigger pull. (focus on the sights first), and some of their options are striker, some are DA/SA.
I am happy with the money spent for teaching them, but am wondering about using it myself as an inexpensive trainer, to start with something like Skills and Drills, and then as I get more comfortable, (awaiting timer and time off work) shoot the more expensive ammo? Or should I when done, get something like a Firefly (similar controls to what I carry), and let this go on for teaching the other kids?
Right now, most of my training is dry fire.