IMO, guns are like automobiles. You put your life in both of them. One is given careful thought and the other is an afterthought (figure which one is which).
My friend's sister (older woman) bought her very first car a few years back. A '95 Ford Escort for getting from point A-B. It's nice for her, good size, good gas milage. As with most first time car owners, we think the first car we own is the best, or we become loyal to a particular brand. In a casual conversation, she asked me what I thought which was the best car (maybe thinking I would say ford or chevy, which is what I own)? I thought for a moment, and merely said "any car that starts and doesn't leave you stranded". Same as with a gun, which gun(or in this case 9mm) is the best? Well, the one that goes bang! when you need it most ;D .
THe PT111 Mil-pro is a very nice pistol. It is light carry piece, nice and smooth to shoot and easy to maintain. I also love how it fits my hand and it won't break the bank. Have fun at the range.