I understand that most people in the world think of pistols, especially CCW pistols as close range (7yds) weapons. Most everyone I talked to about 25yd pistol shooting when I started working on it was like "why?" That said, I see valid reasons for it. I understand that when you're arming an entire police force, most of whom barely have enough skill to pass qualification, a little accuracy here or there doesn't matter so much. The user doesn't have the skill to take advantage of it.
However (and at the risk of sounding arrogant) I think I'm to the point in pistol skill where hardware does begin to make a difference. Early in 2014 I settled into shooting Gen 4 Glock 17's and have really learned and grown a lot with them in this past year. I think it's for sure a solid platform and "accurate enough" for most things. However, let's say I wanted to go full-in on the accuracy side while still maintaining a "duty acceptable" durability, mags, holsters, parts, sights proposition. I'd also prefer to stay in 9mm. Where do you look? The only things on my radar at this point are a Sig P226SAO or maybe a CZ75. Or, am I chasing a ghost and should just stick with the Glocks? Maybe upgrade the barrels in my Glocks? I have one with a KKM and it shoots noticeably better than the factory barrel. At this point, though, ergonomics and trigger are something I have to work extra hard on with the Glock. I just wonder if I could do better with another platform.
KKM-barreled gun, minus connector, Dawson Adjustable sights:
Factory-barreled gun, minus connector, TCAP sights: