wow, that is a lot of good info.
to answer the a repeated question, Dual duty, its for target shooting and (if i can read the writing on the wall) Personal protection in the future. I guess i am shopping ahead of time and doing research. I have been told that many of the local Rod and Gun Club members would be willing to let us shoot their pistols to see what fits (every member has a "range ho").
The wife and I need more quality time, I said walks in the woods, and she said lets shoot something.
I will be focusing mostly on archery but who doesnt like guns.
EDIT: We are going to start with a .22 (walther p220?) and after a few thousand rounds, we will make the upgrade to the 9mm's.