since you don't have much experience with pistols... This is what one should look like... This is my Kimber Team Match with custom rosewood grips (didn't really care for the patriotic ones which came with them... I really think Kimber offers a great product for the price, although their are a lot of people whom like the Springfields, they are pretty nice too... I guess nothing can beat the old Colts though (not the new ones).