Personally, I like the small Rugers like the LCP or LC9. As some have mentioned though, the slides can be slightly harder to pull due to their small size. That said, it’s like saying a carrot is harder to chew then an apple...it’s that big of a deal.
I would also HEAVILY recommend getting a rubberized grip. Hogue makes some of the best and you can get them for under $10 on Amazon. It’s makes a world of difference and I know people who turned from hating sub-compact pistols to loving them because of the grip. Even makes racking the slide that much easier.
Thanks for your replies....keep them coming, they are very helpful. It’s easy to see what FReepers like to discuss!