First, for the most part, I don't carry a pistol with me.
Second, when I am on my property and someone is near enough to get to the gun cabinet (my wife, my son, etc.), I choose to not carry,
Third, in circumstances where someone can get between me and my house (or between me and my gun safe, which is not in my house), I carry using a shoulder holster with either a Taurus PT111 or a M1911A1.
I practice with both pistols regularly. About 20 rounds 9mm and 7 rounds 45ACP since this is what is needed to maintain accurate shooting. Quarterly, I shoot a longer set that is designed to hone my skills shooting in a self-defense situation.