wow, i found this thread late. I hate to throw my personal favorites on to the mix. I love my CZ 75 (9mm), of course,i think it was designed to fit my hand. i have actually bought two of them. one for me, and my father. As far as 45's go, i have owned quite a few, but my Sig 220 is by far the best one i have ever shot. The CZ comes in a few different styles, and i forgot to mention 15 rd cap http://www.cz-usa.com/products_handguns.php?m=1 and of course the Sig, they are a bit pricey, buy hey, u get what you pay for. http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogCategory.aspx?categoryid=1