Going "sarging" with a bunch of other PUAs might work, but it ultimately might not fit into your life/schedule. I'm in the process of reading "The Game" and "Mystery Method", and the way "sarging" is described makes it seem unnatural. People have more things to do in their life than "go sarging". I see the PUA community and knowlege as something to me in my own life, not something to take over my life altogether.

So the question here is: what form is most natural to you? Who are you with when you are most successful?

If there's more to your answer, please explain the common scenarios.

Most people do not have a niche for PUA. Therefore, as you said, it is more convenient to pick up women with those who are not trained in the game.

Furthermore, it is easy to assume the leadership role of your friends- a key element in DHV. And it makes your stories more unique and interesting.

I always love teaching my friends new tactics for hitting on women. Some of them need it because they still think "I love your shoes!" is a good opener. Yeesh.