I do agree that a larger framed handgun for you seemed to be the direction you needed to go...
Although I like the smaller framed pistols for concealment and normal everyday carry, the noticed the competition in IDPA seems to favor those larger platforms...Even though you'll see just about every shape and form at those events...
But hey, whatever works...thats just it...
You keep pluggin' "sensei", I can't wait to see the new toy when you get it...I know yer lookin' for one now!
I can just feel it... 