Glock 17. They are everywhere, they will always be everywhere, the ammo is as available as anything, and they go bang every single time you pull the trigger.
Glock 23 .40 with a 9mm conversion (barrel, extractor, ejector). Then you can use either caliber depending upon availability and situation. But stick with .40 as much as possible since that is the factory default.
It's a great plan for someone who is already into guns. For a very first gun, it's a bad plan. Too many part, too many things to remember or get confused, etc.
He needs a Glock 17, about 5 extra mags, and as many boxes of 9mm defensive ammo as he can afford.
And a holster. Cops know that bad guys carry guns bare, good guys carry them in holsters.
He can learn. Keep the 9 mm conversion NIB until he does.
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