I have appreciated your input muggsy, but it is a little offensive to continue telling me that I need more training and practice, especially because I am doing as much as I can. I go to the range as often as I can or can find ammo, and I have spent money on safety and training classes. Even with the practice and training I have had I still consider myself "new" since I have only owned a firearm for a few months. I demonstrated sufficient competency to obtain a concealed handgun license so I think that's got to say something....?

Southerngunner, I have been storing my pistol with the slide locked open. I think it made a little bit of difference at first but not much.

Thank you for the link TenorTim, I'll check it out.