The XD-9 helped Springfield Armory make its name in polymer pistols. It has a 4 inch barrel and is chambered in 9mm, and this used example comes with two magazines and the factory box.

Features that set the XD apart include a grip safety on the back of the frame and a striker indicator that you can see and feel. They give you a sense of the pistol's state without a manual safety to flip. The trigger is short and the grip is comfortable for most hands. Check that every magazine seats with a firm click and drops free when you press the release.

The XD line has been around long enough that magazines, holsters and sights are in good supply. That matters more than most buyers think, since a pistol is only as useful as the gear you can find for it.

A 4 inch XD-9 is a good size for a first pistol. It is small enough to carry and large enough to shoot well. It is sold used and as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.