[Seahawk]

Red,

Since I have a farm, I was able to set up a small pistol range...it is in the the woods and we use an old abandoned car as the back-stop.
While I have a few other pistols, a Belgium Browning and my fathers aluminum Colt Commander he bought before he went to Korea (he didn't like the weight of the mil-issue 1911), we shoot them sparringly.
The Ruger MkII with the bull barrel is an entirely different matter: there have been afternoons where we will plink a couple hundred rounds.
Long story, short answer: Keep the Springfield and get a 22 pistol for proficiency.
BTW, Oct 9th is ATF night at my farm...the Marines and Squids in the area gather for a three-pronged shooting competition: pistols first, rifles second followed by trap shooting with shootguns.
Only then to we drink and smoke.
Chem light juice poured over clay pigeons prior to launch is great at night!
Any brave Pelicans in the area are welcome.