I have to say, that I simply enjoy shooting pocket guns. When I first shot the LCP, 10 years ago, I was terrible. Hated the High Five Slap of recoil etc. But it also represented a challenge. Thus began a journey that found a true love in shooting them. I shoot often, usually around twice a week, at least once a week. Every range day I will bring along the pocketgun. Alway's setting goals and naturally improving in consistent manner.
I am a big believer in training and part of that training is Drawing the gun from the holster etc. It does pay off. I went through 4 LCP's and other pocket guns. I also train at home BB and Pellet pistols etc.
I personally like a set of good sights on my Pocket guns. They aid greatly in fast point and shoot training. I have moved on from the LCP to other pocket guns, but they gave me the first start in this journey.
About two years ago, I purchased a LCR9mm. Once again a new challenge. Terrible at first but so many thousands of rounds later, huge improvement. AND SO MUCH FUN TO SHOOT TO BOOT.
Pocket guns, my revolver,and my sub-compacts. These are the guns I carry and they get 95% of my training.
I also shoot the heck out of a Ruger LC9S. A fast gun to target at 15 yards. It also carries so nicely in my Mitch Rosen belt holster. Light weight, close to the body, and extremely reliable.
Everyone is different in what they like to shoot. Carry a 1911, that is fine. Carry just a pocket gun, that is fine as well.
I usually carry the LC9s, along with a Pico. In the summer, I will end up with just the Pico. I feel secure with it, and I shoot it so well.
The gun you carry should also be a gun you have fun with at the range. No matter what you carry, train often.
Ps. One gun that I use often for training with the Pocket guns is the Phoenix HPA 22.cal. Surprisingly a gun that runs very strong. I use it for point and shoot skills. I take a standard range target and then place 10 small glow 3" targets on it. I will then quickly try and nail as many as I can in rapid fire.
Once again, lousy at first, years later and the results are more than surprising.