Practicing with an acoustic is sort of like using ankle weights, as the strings are thicker and it's tougher to play then an electric overall.

If you can finger chords and work through things on the guitar with an acoustic, the electric will be that much easier to play. I would practice on an acoustic as much as you can.

Whenever I am practicing, I use an acoustic to really get my fingers moving. Give it a try and see how it works for you.

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PS - I also agree with hunter. Don't hide behind distortion when playing with electric. Play everything clean, and then crank it up! :D