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Glock 9mm. Gen4 are very accurate, reliability is improved esp 17, and aftermarket fixes are available at decent cost. Non withstanding current situation, mags and other spare parts are plentiful. With presence of a US based manufacturing, they are relatively protected against import restrictions, if there were any.
.40 is harder to shoot well than 9, and, as a rule, is more expensive.
You're a new shooter, unless you have a God-given talent and confidence, do you want to be in a position asking "Is it me missing those shots, or my MP is one of those that suck?"
PPQ is a popular choice, not my favorite but is liked by many, but my biggest concern about it in current climate is both present and future availability of standard capacity magazines.
Finger bang all of them and pick the one you like.
Live FREE don't DIE!
Another vote for the PPQ. I was in the same boat and after shooting/handling all of them, landed on PPQ. Haven't found one yet though...
I have been asked this question so many time I put it up on my website. Don't worry, I'm not going to quote it or link to it, but rather give an original and frank answer.
Easy answer: get a Glock 19 or 17, made either before Aug 2009 or after March 2011 and a set of aftermarket sights based on the recommendation of someone you trust.
No need to wait until after SHOT. While the pistol itself is important, its support equipment (holsters, spare parts, upgrade parts, magazines, aftermarket sights, etc.) is every bit as important, and I have yet to see a simultaneous release of new pistol along with a full compliment of support equipment to come anywhere close to what already exists for the M&P, Sig P-series, or Glock pistols. So, even if the best pistol that will ever exist is released at SHOT 2013, it won't be as supportable as those that are already established in the civilian and police/military markets.
Buy a few thousand rounds of ammo for said pistol and two classes from quality instructors. Recommend that one is a basic class based on fundamentals. After those classes, do some competition. After that, really examine the market and determine what makes a difference in your performance.
I will go totally against the grain here but my first large caliber handgun suggestion has 't changed in 30 years- find a good used smith and Wesson k frame revolver- rugged reliable and more inherent accuracy than any modern auto period. While not as much today it was pretty easy to find a used smith police trade in under 200 bucks. Now can still find them under 3.
My old used model 10 never missed a beat and could hold 5 inch 50 yard groups that no auto could hope for.
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