Welcome!
Keep in mind that you don't have to wait for your LTCH to purchase a handgun, only to carry it. You could always purchase one, take it immediately home, and then tinker with it while you wait on the LTCH. If you want to hit the range with it, just have a friend with his LTCH pick you up!
yeah, I just figured that out a few weeks ago lol. Actually might be a proud Glock owner tomorrow. We shall see!