Something that feels natural and comfortable in your hand where you can get all fingers wrapped around the grip, naturally points well when you put it on target, has a great trigger and goes bang every time. For a carry gun, Glock 43X with Shield Arms latest gen 15 rd steel mags. I also like my Sig P365 Macro for a good profile, comfortable grip, good trigger and 17 rd mags. Also like my Walther PPQ and PDP, fit very naturally in my hand, awesome trigger, and very accurate little pistols. For steel frame target shooting, I have a CZ Shadow 2 that is stupid easy to shoot accurately, fast, and goes bang every time, eats any ammo I put through it. Seriously, its like a cheat mode, and also love my Walther Q4SF, has good, weight, good in the hand, and low recoil. If 1911s or 2011s are your thing, I also love my Colt Gold Cup Trophy and my Staccato.