Pick a caliber, pick a capacity number, pick a frame size, pick a design platform, pick a manufacturer, pick your sights, are you going to carry a light, how about a laser, how much is all of this going to weigh, carry with one in the chamber, ... IWB, OWB, AIWB, shoulder (horizontal, vertical), cross draw, ankle, small of back, leather, kydex, tucked, untucked, dress up, dress down, summer or winter clothes, positive retention, .... Don't worry without any experience I got this no problem. This is the only logical solution.