First Handgun.

I believe CZ has a model 75 Police version with a limited cap mag that may be ok on NYC. if it's acceptable they are a very nice gun, I narrowly missed a nice one at my LGS but wound up with a P09 and am glad I got it instead.
 
If you want lighter... An alloy or poly might work for you.

The CZ P-07 or P-09 are good DA/SA poly guns.

The Sig 226 in an alloy DA/SA, and the P320 is a poly striker with a pretty good out of the box trigger. The P229 is a little smaller than the 226, and the P320 can be had in a compact version that is similar in size to a Glock 19.

A Glock 17 isn't very heavy, a Glock 19 is a little lighter, but even though I have medium sized hands, I find the 19 grip just a little too short. The grip ends just shy of the bottom of my palm. It would probably shoot fine, as it is a four finger grip and I can shoot sub compacts well enough, but the 17 just feels better.

The M&P9 is comfortable and not heavy, it sits in between the Glock 19 and 17 in size...

If you are a larger framed person with bigger hands, you will probably dislike the trigger on the Sig 2022... It breaks farther back, and I think it is uncomfortably far back, it affects my accuracy, as I feel I need to adjust my grip too much.

If you get a Sig, and have larger hands, then avoid the E2 grip, and the thin style trigger.

The PPQ and VP9 are around the Glock 19 size. The PPQ has the best out of the box striker trigger I have felt, short pul, and a light crisp break. The VP9 trigger is pretty good too, similar to the P320.


But I will say, that a CZ 75 is all steel and a very nice pistol, it is very comfortable. A good gunsmith can tune the trigger on one to be an excellent DA/SA, and using replacement parts can turn it into one of the best you have ever felt.

The Apex FSS kit on a M&P is an truly excellent trigger as well, easy to install too. There are aftermarket Glock triggers as well.
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I second this post. Great advise.
 
glock 30

My only advice is get whatever you like,and can shoot well.I have a glock 30
Gen 4,and it's great for carry,HD,and range,although expensive to shoot.One
correction:Glock 30 is a .45.
 
Thanks guys for all of your help. I have ruled the .357sig out completely as for right now anyway. I do want a .357 mag but not in a revolver, So until i find one other then the Coonan I will be waiting. due to cost I mean if I found out affordable I would take it. I guess with your help i have narrowed it down to a .45 auto or 9mm. I really like the 1911
 
For a first handgun I'd suggest a Glock 23 (.40 ) plus a 9mm conversion barrel and mags for the range. Add a G32 barrel later and you can shoot .357 sig if you choose. Three ammo choices for on gun. Three options for finding ammo during the next panic, too.

That is what I did and have no regrets.

Go to Youtube and search: "Hickok45 Glock23 at 230 yards". He is a tiny fellow like you. :)
 
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