Interesting thread.
You are where I was 16 months ago.
Based on my reading everyday and shooting nearly everything out there in 9mm the input you're getting is dead-on.
My favorite was the S/W M/P Shield 9mm, but it took me a few months to get there owning many others.
Early on, I choose some that were too small, but the Shield 9 seemed to be the perfect size.
I didn't try out some of the more expensive 9mms. I limited my self mostly in the $200 - $300 range.
I did fall in love with the Glock 26 for a "bigger" 9mm.
Then, just a few weeks ago I discovered the joys of the Sig 365: small, accurate, and with a 12 round clip: great grip.
You really can't go wrong with any of the great suggestions made here, but someone said the same advice I got that proved to be true:
there is no "one-size-fits-all." You must find what your hand and eye "clicks" with .
I originally rejected the Shield, just for it to become my favorite CC.
I personally had to buy a used gun and use it for awhile to know. I rented a ton of guns, but that was "too-much too-soon" for me.
I needed to take my time with a gun, then move on if I found something I liked better.
It is not a path I recommend b/c of having to buy/sell so much: something I enjoy but it isn't for everyone.
Enjoy your journey!
You are where I was 16 months ago.
Based on my reading everyday and shooting nearly everything out there in 9mm the input you're getting is dead-on.
My favorite was the S/W M/P Shield 9mm, but it took me a few months to get there owning many others.
Early on, I choose some that were too small, but the Shield 9 seemed to be the perfect size.
I didn't try out some of the more expensive 9mms. I limited my self mostly in the $200 - $300 range.
I did fall in love with the Glock 26 for a "bigger" 9mm.
Then, just a few weeks ago I discovered the joys of the Sig 365: small, accurate, and with a 12 round clip: great grip.
You really can't go wrong with any of the great suggestions made here, but someone said the same advice I got that proved to be true:
there is no "one-size-fits-all." You must find what your hand and eye "clicks" with .
I originally rejected the Shield, just for it to become my favorite CC.
I personally had to buy a used gun and use it for awhile to know. I rented a ton of guns, but that was "too-much too-soon" for me.
I needed to take my time with a gun, then move on if I found something I liked better.
It is not a path I recommend b/c of having to buy/sell so much: something I enjoy but it isn't for everyone.
Enjoy your journey!