Sounds like you have a firm idea on the cartridge; I would recommend a Heckler & Koch if you have the cash. The p2000 has 3 grip panels to adjust a fit to your hand. This is a compact German police pistol made in Oberndorf, and it works very reliably with hollow point, flat tip and full metal case ammunition. It has a 3 &1/2 inch barrel with polygonal rifling. It is also just plain fun to shoot. Nothing against Glocks; they have a different stock angle that I am not real crazy about. We could talk calibers ad infinitum but this puppy works.