LOL...love 'em or hate 'em...Glocks are like that.
Just one more point to consider: is this a "fun" gun or is it a "work" gun?
I shoot revolvers for fun, but only experiment with carrying them. It just comes down to the fact that CCW is serious business and the nature of encounters we expect. (Note the "expect" part). If you think five shots will do it, then go for it. It may be all you need. But, what is the typical nature of "criminal" fights? I have seen data from various sources that "average" means 10 feet or less with two or more attackers (I am not certain how accurate this is; so research it yourself to come to your own conclusion). They are also explosively fast--as in just a few seconds long with lots of running around. Therefore, in my mind:
1) Have a gun
2) Have spare ammo and a way to reload quickly while moving
3) Prepare yourself for the encounter: close, fists flying, knives cutting, guns shooting and moving to avoid all that.
4) Understand that target shooting is NOT tactics. Accuracy is great, but breaks down under pressure. Jim Cirillo made this very, very clear in his DVDs (he was in MANY gunfights as a cop in NYC). Think about it beforehand and have several plans.
5) Learn to be aware. I taught myself to do a 20 second check. It's like a little alarm that goes off two or three times a minute. When it goes off, check 360 for hands, faces, and intent.
6) Carry spare weapons: a folding knife and possibly a backup gun
7) Learn the mentality of the people you think you will be facing. They are "alien" to us. If I think "I need more money", then my natural conclusion is "Work a bit more on the side". The criminal mindset says "Go harvest someone." (See Safe in the City from Paladin Press.)
Finally, just so you know, Glocks do NOT work well for me as plinkers/target guns. They point high. The G17 sized guns don't fit my hand at all (which is why I use the 19 and 26). Don't even hand me a Glock 21 or Glock 30 because I can barely reach the trigger. The sights are bad out of the box for everything EXCEPT combat (plastic and too wide for target shooting).
Yet, given these problems, why do I continue to use them? The gun is reliable, the magazines are (well, were) reasonably priced, parts are very easy to find, internal maintenance doesn't require a gunsmith (the true genius of the design), the finish is tough, and they shoot well for a service gun. Capacity is maximum for size. Concealability was my number one criteria when I made my second gun decision years ago (OK, it was like my 10th, but who's counting?)
You can get over how the gun points and feels...it's just a matter of training in a serious way. Setting training goals BEFORE going to the range is the key in doing this. If you plan your serious range trips, you will make far more progress than if you just plink and shoot targets.
Just some things to think about. I know getting a new gun is neat and all...but at some point, setting priorities is more important. I have fallen for marketing too. If you cannot afford too many guns, then I encourage you to spend the money on spare parts, Ptooma Productions' Glock manual, ammunition, and training. Go buy 2,000 rounds and work your way through them in a methodical, careful way. If you start speed shooting, it's because you're training that "one handed, weak side, shooting to 7 o'clock straight out from your shoulder" double tap. It's a much more likely shot than straight up, square, and unmoving.
