Hi All,
First off, thank. you for all the replies on my "Can I build basic skills on airgun and online resources" thread. I don't seem to be able to respond on that thread; not sure if I just got lucky with the moderation window on that first post or if there is different treatment for first-time posts vs followups. In any case, no complaints with the moderation process, completely understand why we need moderation for new users.
I'm about to get serious about building my pistol skills for home and vehicle defense. I do not (yet) care about CCW and just want the easiest-to-shoot-accurately option for the 3m to 25m range, with minimal sensitivity about size or weight. Before I invest this time and $$ on learning I'd like to make sure I have the best platform. I currently have a Gen 3 Glock 19 that I've never learned to properly shoot (just one live fire trip to the family ranch with helpful tips from a few rifle-only shooters).
So my question is, if I don't care about CCW and I'm only just about to start real training on pistol use, should I reconsider the Glock 19 in favor of a more modern or larger option? I'm not particularly price sensitive. Probably don't want to jump straight to a Wilson or Stacatto XC, but something like a Kimber Scorpius would be perfectly fine if they are definitively better than a Glock 19 for ease of use, and at least as reliable with gentle treatment and maintenance. At the end of the day, my priorities are that the gun works when I need it and that I have the best chance of hitting a mid range target with minimal skills. My current plan is to invest in a Holo 509 with Vulcan sites for whichever pistol I go with, but I am very open to other options if better suited to my objectives.
Thanks again for all the helpful responses I've already received.
-Paul