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Thanks for the ping Al. I waited for the crowd to chime in before replying.
If you’re looking for cheap, there’s lots of lesser cost alternatives around. I’d go 9mm to reduce costs overall. If you can’t spend the cash or range time to practice, then get a shotgun. Whatever; practice with what you carry.
Looking at a Glock, IMO, the G26 is the best 9mm conceal piece they have, and it holds 11 rounds. Very reliable, very accurate. It’s a Glock. You must know what you’re doing at all times, and I don’t personally recommend it as a starter piece.
I carry a Sig P239. It ‘only’ holds 8 rounds of .40, and is also available in 9mm at 9 rounds. Very reliable, and incredibly accurate. No safety, but double action on the first shot. As safe as carrying a revolver.
These pieces are not cheap, but as the old biker said, “If you got a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar helmet.”