Quote Originally Posted by Condor View Post
I haven't seen one yet, but the new M&P "Shield" model seems pretty nice and more compact. http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...eld/index.html
I'm personally not a fan of the M&P's trigger, but the "Shield" model is supposed to have improved on this.

I LOVE my Ruger LC9 as a carry gun, perfect size and while it's not a .45, a 9mm hollow point is a decent round. If a 9mm is a little much, a Bersa Thunder in .380 is nice too.
Also if it matters, 9mm ammo is cheaper than .380 if you plan on doing a lot of practice.
price definitely matters. people dig on the 9mm a lot because it's so small, but garunteed, you start flinging lead at somone, they're gonna get out of dodge, wether it's a 9mm or a .45.