[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by jyl

I dropped by the pistol range after work and shot for half an hour. It was fun and easy. Because I had a pistol. If I had a 12 ga, I’d never shoot it. Actually, I have one, and that’s true. I think a pistol that you shoot often and well might be preferable to a shotgun that you last operated two years ago.

Then a pistol may be the best choice for you.

I only shot about 50 rds.
Got frustrated with my eyesight. It’s gotten to the point that I have glasses for distance, for normal, and for computer, and never have the right pair on. Basically my eyes are crap and it’s affecting my shooting a lot.

Well, I'm back to a shotgun or get a dog.

I have found that unlike a pistol, a shotgun is easier to use even with less practice simply because you don't have to be quite so accurate with grip and aim. As have been said before - you do whatever you are willing to trust the lives of your family with.