A friend compares carrying a gun to wearing ladies’ underwear. It’s comforting, and as good as it looks, it’s not something you’d want to have to explain to a random person on the street. It’s a secret you keep to yourself, but one that could save your life one day (*).
It’s vital to have one that fits the hand just right. Under stress, the weapon needs a sure grip, and one in which the sights line up naturally. The quality of grips is a rarely-mentioned factor in this.