RE: Help Me Pick Out A Pistol?
I would not trust a Kel-Tec with my life. If for fun, yes. Defense, no.
There is a reason the majority of law enforcement carried Glocks. I own a Glock 23 (40SW) and have no complains. The 9mm comes on the same frame, so it'll have less recoil.
Others have offered good suggestions (Sig, Springfield etc) as well. I don't own them but have heard good things. My Glock has not failed to cycle or fire in thousands of rounds, is competitively priced vs the other suggestions, so I have to recommend it.