The Ruger is a solid, well made handgun. But in the past, they did not have a reputation for accuracy. Maybe the newer models are better. As far as semi-auto's go, you may want to handle a few. The reach to the trigger may be an issue depending in the size of your hands. I have a Sig 226 9mm. It is extremely accurate and unquestionabley reliable. I had a Taurus 92, but I didn't like the heavy trigger pull. There are a lot of great handguns out there. A Browning P-35 might be worth trying. They are slimmer than most and have an excellent reputation. Good luck.