For that kind of money, you can go with a new Bersa Thunder 9UC. It's a great gun and you would not regret it for a minute. The 9UC is reliable and accurate, it conceals well and is a good shooter. You could do the 9HC for the same money and bump from 13+1 to 17+1 and gain an inch in sight radius but it's a full size gun and will not conceal as well. When I carry a 9, I usually carry the 9UC along with the extra mag from a 9HC for the best of both worlds.
Why do so many folks recommend the Sigma when it is already being replaced with the much improved SD series from S&W. The new SD9 and SD40 are Sigmas on steroids. The triggers are MUCH improved and the pegged front sight has been replaced by a dovetail mounted tritium night sight.
ZX Guns in Goshen had these for $365 a couple weeks ago.
Product: Model SD9 Pistol - Std Capacity
S&W SD9 9mm 4" 16RD TNS Black $384.00 SHIPS FREE
Get with the times people.
anything but sigma.
That's alot to think about, thanks guys. Right now I'm leaning toward the Ruger P95 and a used Glock 19 if I can find one.
I'd say +1 to FN but they are above your price range.
I'll agree with whoever said the Ruger is awesome, but awfully heavy for carry.