John,
and whomever else has some knowlegable advise....
looking for a suggestion for a bottom feeder, will be mainly a range gun but want it to do double duty as a defense gun secondary to the shotgun. Still in school so budget is a HUGE consideration. No glocks, friend has a glock g26 and a 23, neither felt right (handle too small). No concerns about conceal carry or keeping it concealable, actually my favorite range gun to date is a beretta u22 neo but I'd like something more acceptable for defense. Also, which shop in this area would you send a newb to?