u/KummyTU

First time gun buyer here. Looking for my first pistol and after a lot of research I’ve landed on the Ruger EC9s.

My priorities are Slim and concealable, Reliable above everything, Sub $300, Beginner.

Ruger as a brand kept coming up as the most trusted at this price point and the EC9s ticks every box - slim, lightweight, simple, and $280.

Considered the Taurus G3C but prefer the Ruger’s reliability and slimmer over the extra capacity. Hi-Point and Sccy were never serious .

Is the EC9s the best pistol for these priorities under $300 or is there something I’m missing?