X2 on the ruger both the standerd mkll and mklll and 2245 are all outstanding guns. The buckmarks another good choice but i like the rugers better. Be leary of the sig mosquitoes i had one and it handled great but it never would shoot right. Also if your new to handguns look into a revolver the ruger single six is a good gun. Also a 4in 38 would be a good starter