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Waltherfan:
I agree with the recommended brands (and the not recommended ones). I'd go with at least a mid sized handgun at a minimum. If you don't plan on carrying it concealed, you don't need a small one and they can be less fun to shoot (they aren't designed for extended range time).
Some features to consider: Do you want a manual safety? That could be a plus is you have kids around. That would eliminate Glocks and several others. Springfield XDs have a grip safety that some people like (I like the feature but I don't own one). What kind of sights would you like? Do you want a rail? (several of mine have rails but I don't use them)
When you are handling some at you local gun stores, bring them up into firing position and see if it points naturally for you. Depending on your hands and the guns grip, some will point better than others for you.

jschenck:
I was in a similar position to you a bit over a year ago.  I went to a local dealer and picked up and handled several different pistols.

I ended up with a Walther PPQ - because it felt right in my hand.  A year later and a few 1000 rounds later I am happy with my choice. I bought a PPS (single stack Walther) to sit next it it. 

I've been to the range with several other brands and they all did well (even by brother-inlaw's HiPoint) but none felt as good as the Walther in my hands.  Springfield and H&K were "good" in my hands - Glock felt totally wrong to me, though it was a strong contender for me because of all the recommendations. Glock does not fit my hands properly.

Any, the only real advice I'd offer (as a fellow new gun owner) is go to one of the bigger gun counters and try a bunch pistols in your hands.

Kendahl:

--- Quote from: jschenck on April 26, 2017, 04:12:33 PM ---I was in a similar position to you a bit over a year ago.  I went to a local dealer and picked up and handled several different pistols.
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Same here. More than one dealer and several gun shows.


--- Quote ---I ended up with a Walther PPQ - because it felt right in my hand.
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My choice was a ported Performance Center S&W M&P for the same reason.

Grunt167:
I own multiple brands and as long as you don't go cheap, you should be GtG. There are some great deals out there now. As the poster above says, go and see what you like and do some research on it.


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Mali:

--- Quote from: feralcatkillr on April 25, 2017, 05:54:05 PM ---Main thing is DON'T cheap out.

Jimenez, Taurus, Hi Point, Bersa, Diamondback, Rossi, etc..... STAY AWAY FROM THEM like the plague.   Sure maybe there are some good specimens out there but put the odds in your favor and go with a name brand.

It blows my mind that people will spend $250 on a Diamondback because a $299 Walther Creed or Ruger 9E is somehow "too expensive".

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I have two Taurus guns and although I have had problems with the one, pretty much all caused by my inexperience, the other is a great gun so I don't know that I would throw them out.

Heck, I am looking at the PT111 for my next compact.

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