Of those, the XD and Sigpro. Steyr M second in value probably. Walther second or close third. The XD and Sigpro both will be incredible values if the full-cap mag ban sunsets next year (as will the others, but particularly these). Glocks and HKs have the unfair advantage of having available fullcaps. If this uneven playing field is leveled next year, the winners will emerge as one of the others that out-Glocked the Glock, IMO. XD, SigPro, Walther, Steyr are the most interesting to me.
In any event, I too consider the Wilson KZ-45 compact to be my version of the "ultimate" carry pistol, however. 9+1 of .45, Wilson quality, slim as a single stack 1911 - what's not to like (besides the price)? Others are great guns, but too big for my hands and my tastes for concealed carry. Glocks point too high.
If we're not talking carry guns, then the analysis changes. For sheer firepower, for say a duty gun, truck gun, or field carry, I still think the Glock 20 is unbeatable. With +2s on fullcaps, you have 17+1 of 10mm - egad man!
And, if we're talking pocket guns, rather than primary carry, then Kel-Tec is the shiz, specifically my new P3AT!
Also, IF I could only have ONE HANDGUN for all purposes, it would be the HK USP .45 full-sized - to me, it doesn't fill any one niche perfectly, but is probably the best choice for a one-gun-for-all-things. The KZ-45 Wilson full-sized would probably be second place in this category.
Good points about STI, CZ, Kimber, etc. - more choices than shown on the list are there. And as always, friends don't let friends buy Rugers.
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