The Bersa 9UC Pro would fit the need quite well. They run about $350 and are excellent guns. The Bersa 380's have had some disconnector spring issues on a batch made around 2008, but the 9s are the best of their line. I've had mine since July or August and have put about 800 rounds through it without a single failure of any sort. I bought mine for the same reason you are looking for one. I wanted something between my full size 1911 and my 380s and it pretty much replaced my 1911 as my daily carry gun. I may change back to the 1911 with the colder weather, but will still carry the Bersa 9 with total confidence.