Originally Posted by Farmer17

I would probably recommend an M&P 9mm compact with 4" barrel and thumb safety. It has Glock 19 size and capacity but has the thumb safety which I prefer and I think a beginner REALLY needs, plus it has a consistent trigger and no decocker or cocked and lock carry, which I think is for more for advanced shooters. 9m/m is about the cheapest centerfire cartridge and that would be an incentive to get in a lot of practice.