My first CCW purchase was a Springfield Armory Micro-Compact in .45 ACP.

Not so fun to shoot, and ammo is expensive.

I steer all my friends to 9mm for their first handgun purchase.

I've been carrying a Glock 34 (9mm) hiking / camping for the last couple of years. It's just now been supplanted by a revolver in .41 Magnum.

I had high-hopes to replaced the Springfield with a Kimber Tactical Pro II in 9mm, but it's heavier than I expected. I'll probably replace it eventually with a Colt Lightweight Super Commander.

Mike