Originally Posted by
45dotACP
I'd work on spending more time iron sights. Miculek and Leatham are amazing because they practice a TON. You say you do not aspire to shoot competitively, but I'd recommend it. It's fun, and it shows you exactly how good you are compared to others. As for your carry gun, I'd second the recommendation of Laser Grips. That said, I'd not discount the idea of carrying a full sized pistol. With the right belt and holster, you'd be surprised what's concealable.
Find a trainer. Somebody with a good reputation. Take a class with them. They will tell you exactly how effectively you can use your sights as opposed to point shooting. You'd be surprised how fast and accurate using sights vs. point shooting can be. A good trainer will also help critique and perfect your technique, and spending 300 bucks learning how to shoot better is a better idea than spending 300 bucks of ammo that you just burn off without learning anything from it. Look in the "Classes" section of this forum. It is well worth it.
Good luck in your journey!