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BigD75:
So as a first timer, new to handguns, there are sooo many different brands out there, aside from comfort and feel/fit, what brand do I choose, I'm looking for the most reliable-(if there is such a thing) and also the easiest to disassemble and clean...(again if there is such a thing).  This would be for home protection/personal defense and also target shooting/practice at the gun range.  I do understand people have their favorites such as glock or ruger, smith and wesson, but which is the right brand for me.  Also one thing I should mention is, I would be getting a 9mm.  Thanks everyone for looking and commenting.

Les:
Here we go, Ford or Chevy lol.  In no particular order, Glock, Sig, HK, S&W M&P series, Springfield, can't really go wrong with any of these just need to handle and shoot many different models as you can.  What works and feels the best for me might not work for you and vice versa.  Tons of info out there, Youtube is your friend, although be aware there are fanboys out there that aren't too objective.  Most semi-autos these days are very reliable with a wide range of ammo types. There are a few I'd stay away from but I don't want my personal prejudice to influence you i.e. see above about finding what works for you. 

Mudinyeri:
I'm not a fanboy of any particular brand.  I own at least one of virtually every major brand on the market.  As Les said, you can't go too far wrong with any of the major manufacturers.  Of course, that doesn't help you much in your brand decision but it allows you to focus on the feel/fit.

I'd start with something relatively inexpensive.  No custom 1911's or similar.

StuartJ:
I'm a novice but seems to me easiest to clean is a revolver because you don't have to disassemble it. They're also less likely to jam.

For budget handguns Taurus.  Nothing wrong with my Taurus .38 special. 

depserv:
Let me be the first to recommend Glock, preferably the subcompact 9 (designated the Glock 26).  Or the single stack Glock 43 if you want a slimmer design (and lower magazine capacity).  Easy to disassemble for cleaning.  Tough.  Reliable.  And very common, because it's an excellent pistol. 

Some might recommend against the 26 because the bigger ones are probably easier to shoot for a beginner.  But I think you can learn to shoot this one just fine.  If you are certain that you will never want to carry your pistol concealed, you might want one of the bigger Glock 9s (they can be carried concealed too, and often are, but the little one is the easiest to conceal). 

I don't own any stock in Glock Inc. by the way.  I just think Glock is the best pistol made. 

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