mrcharlie,
Sorry about your bad experience it is time he (and I don't mean pillar of Society) was locked away and the key tossed into the Gulf.
I second the advice to contact ElGato. He is a top notch guy and a patient teacher. He also has all manner of firearms that he will let you try out. If you don't aren't happy with his guns (not comfortable, not the right gun for you etc) then take a trip to T's and handle a few of their selection. Good luck and once again, sorry that you had a bad experience in Galveston.
