Locker50

Would it make you feel better if I said most instead of all? Remember we're trying to help a new shooter who wants a handgun. Would I recommend a Hipoint? Of course not. Never owned one. Never will. And I stand by my comment about most new handguns. Almost all are more accurate than 99% of us can shoot em. Are there lemons that were made? Of course. Have you tested lots of handguns in a ransom rest? I have. Can YOU duplicate those results in real life , free hand? I can't. I've watched guys blow away guys while shooting sub compacts, and getting way better groups than guys shooting Walther PPQ Match's and CZ Shadow 2's .,at ranges out to 40 yds.

After reading through this thread, it seems all the members here have given you good advice and suggested fine handguns for a first time owner. My advice would be, compile a list of pistols you're interested in, in the caliber you want. Go to as many gun shops and or ranges that rent guns and handle them. Grip like you would use it. If for whatever reason it doesn't feel right, put it down and try another to you find one that feels good in your hand. Eventually you will. That's the first step in your journey. What I think is the cat's meow, may not be for You. Second. I'm sure you've been researching the internet and watching YouTube videos. There's nothing wrong with that. We all do. But, don't get hung up on which handgun is more accurate. All modern handguns are more accurate than 99% of us can shoot them. Even a cheap HiPoint. Remember it's not the arrow, it's the Indian. Get the one that you want that feels good in your hand, and practice, practice, practice. That is where caliber/cost comes into play. So that is also a personal decision depending on your finances.

Yes. The idea of learning on a 22 has many pluses. Maybe the OP might want to look into getting a 9mm or .40 handgun along with getting a .22lr conversion kit for it. That way it's like having 2 pistols but for less money. Also, you will be training on the same platform. Same frame and grip, same trigger pull, same manual of arms etc..

It's a personal decision only you can make. But, you should check out a CZ 75 SP-01. Awesome pistol. Beware though. Once you own and shoot a CZ, it won't be long till you buy all of their different models. So start your CZ slush fund now.