Let's Talk Lights and Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying a Subcompact Handgun
This guide emphasizes starting new shooters with full-size handguns due to easier recoil management and fundamental skill development, advising against subcompacts for beginners. It highlights the importance of grip manipulation and recommends 9mm as the optimal caliber for self-defense. The Sig Sauer P365 XL is noted as a capable subcompact option once foundational skills are established.




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