precision_shooter
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You might check out the Walther PK380 for something easy recoiling and easy to manipulate slide and safety.
Now in reference to the M&Ps...the Shields are smaller then the Compacts correct?
Greetings. Long time rifle guy and steered clear of pistols due to pretty bad RA in my hands. . . . Now this said I am not interested in concealed carry. Home defense maybe, range and fun time definitely. . . . My thought on this was simple: Purchase what I am leaning toward when I move up to 9mm. It felt similar to the 9mm M&P I handled just lighter.
You've got a good plan, stick to it. Your M&P 22 is great for practice and later a M&P in 9mm would be a near perfect companion. They make the M&P with, and without a thumb safety. I'm a Glock guy, but the M&P is every bit as good and I like the option of having a thumb safety.
No reason to even think about anything but 9mm. You can get cheap practice ammo for under $10/box and the quality HP ammo is just as effective if needed for protection as anything in 40 or 45.
I can find nothing really wrong with the Shield line of pistols or the Ruger. But they are a lower quality firearm and long term value will reflect that. The M&P doesn't cost that much more and will prove to be a better choice if you decide to shoot a lot. The cheaper guns are reliable enough, but just aren't built for high volume shooting. If on an extremely tight budget and if you're the type who just wants to own a gun and fire a box or 2 a year through a gun they will do that.