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For the semiautomatic enthusiast, I recommend that you examine any of dozens of models by several manufacturers in the calibers of 9mm, .40 S&W, .38 Super or .45 ACP. Any of the above is more than suitable, provided the shooter uses a cartridge with jacketed hollowpoint or frangible (i.e., easily fragmented) bullet of the type usually referred to as self defense ammunition.

I would recommend that the student limit his or her search and analysis to Glock and any of several 1911A1 type manufacturers: Springfield Armory, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Dan Wesson, Colt and Wilson Combat, just to name a few. Quality, accuracy and reliability is always a consideration in this type of gun, along with price. All of these firearms meet that criterion, but my concern for any concealed carry or duty weapon is that it is very easy to deploy into action. The Glocks and 1911Al meet that need.

The Glock is the easiest of all weapons to operate. It is essentially a “point and shoot” firearm. Simply load it, point it at your target and press the trigger; it always goes bang! All of the Glock’s safety devices are internal and operate off the movement of the trigger mechanism. A new student without prior experience can be quickly brought up to speed with this firearm and become totally comfortable carrying, shooting and operating it.