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Old July 7th, 2006 #9
T.J. McAllister
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In addition to all the previous advice, I'd like to add that you can finder smaller versions of most of the standard service pistols in real calibers (9mm/40S&W/45ACP/357SIG) , and in some cases they are equal in size and lighter than small pistols like the Walther PPK. The SIG Sauer P239 is small and very easy to shoot, and can be found in all of the above, excluding .45. The smaller Glocks are all excellent as well. But remember to get the pistol that fits your hand the best.

Also, I have read that with modern ballistics tecnology, 9mm/40/45 perform almost identically, on testing gelatin at least.

ETA: The Browning Hi-Power is a very shootable pistol that also carries well because of the slim frame and relatively short grip. It's chambered in 9mm and is well worth checking out.