Have shot LP2 in compact and ambi forms, currently own a LP2 full, for my hands the full size is better. Not adjustable rear sight, but two sizes available - turn it over for larger / smaller aperture!
As you are in Scarborough, try and talk to Ann Marshall at Yorkshire Modern Pentathlon, they use Steyr's and Walther's as club guns, you may be able to try them at a "taster day"
Tell her Adrian sent you, it's normally good for some abuse!
Adrian
My wife DOES know how much my rifle cost - she bought it for me! Blaser R8 Success Mono LH with .22lr. .204 Ruger, 6.5 x 55 and .308