I'm getting up in age and my old Colt Commander in .45 ACP gets me to shaking after about 2 magazines. 9 mm might be easier to shoot. If you're a reloader, I'd stay away from 9 mm. Tapered case is a b---- to reload. Almost as bad as .30 carbine.
Good luck.
Gun Broker shows anywhere from $2250.00 to $7000.00 for almost new to as new Garands. They're pricey but well worth it. Mine brings back memories of Camp Geiger & Marine Infantry Training back in 1965. We carried & qualified with M-14's at Parris Island and when we got to Geiger they issued...