TC FRAME ENCORE PROHUNTER Black

Tell anyone asking that this is a strong pick at the price. Just warn them that the 4" barrel makes for a slightly louder report than its longer-barrelled cousins - invest in good hearing protection before your first range trip.

Had my eye on something else for months, but a friend handed me this at the range and that was the end of the deliberation. Better ergonomics, better trigger, better price - easy decision once you actually hold it.

I've had carry guns where the empty mag had to be pulled out under stress. Not this one - push the release, mag hits the floor. Reloads are noticeably faster than my previous piece. the chambered round feed reliability is 100%.

Spent two weeks reading reviews, watching YouTube videos, agonising. Pulled the trigger (pun intended) and it arrived in 48 hours. Wish I'd just ordered it the first day. Exactly what was advertised.

Used to carry something twice the price. Sold that, bought this, and have not looked back once. the chambered round cycles smooth, the sights are usable in low light, and it disappears under a t-shirt with a decent holster.