Beretta is awsome I have a 40 and havnt had a problem. It would work for what you want but I suggest looking at a 92 centurion. It's gotta compact slide with a full size grip. That way it would concel better incase you ever needed to. My centurion 40 is as accurate and reliable as a full size. Have you thought about the 40S&W? That's my favorite deffensive round I feel it's better than a 9mm. That's just my 2cents I don't wanna start a war here or nothin debating better cartriges I just rather give up 2or3 rounds to have added nockdown.