Thanks for all the feedback.A couple of people mentioned the following guns, and here are the prices I've found them for so far:

Ruger P95 9mm Blue, w Rail 15 round for about $350 after shipping etc...

Glock 17 or 19 for around $500 shipping etc...

Springfiled XD for about $475

Kahr CW9 for about $400

Walther P99 for about $530

The SIG and H&K look great, but were over $600

Anyknow know how much of a difference will I notice from the Ruger to the Glock or Springfield? I'm really only concerned with reliability/dependability, accuracy, and recoil (less is better). It doesn't have to be a pretty gun or conceal cary.