i carry a glock g22 .40 and i love it. you can tell you have a handful of firearm when you shoot it and it comes with the forementioned stopping power. anything larger is really pointless unless you hunt with it or just like to carry big handguns. ive had taurus' and rugers both in 9mm and liked them both. as long as you have the hard case, taurus' carry a transferable lifetime warranty which is nice. dont try to bargain hunt with a handgun because you may depend on it to save yours and your families life. ive put about 600 rounds through my glock with no problems whatsoever. imo dont shortchange yourself with a cheap handgun.