Wow your on it today..... actually I believe the reoccurring theme from the previous "what's your favorite gun and why" threads is: Go try a bunch of them, rent them from ranges, or borrow friends. But try them. Figure out what purpose the gun is going to serve (home defense, everyday carry, plinker, ect). Hold as many as you can, if it doesn't feel good in YOUR hand its probably not the one you want, if it's uncomfortable to carry, trust me on this, you will not carry it. Once you have found a group of them that feel good in your hand, shoot them, then find some holsters and try them in the store before you buy them. All of it is a personal preference. Glocks, S&W, SIG, Springfield, H&K ect are all about the same, you will find the people that swear by them and the ones that swear at them. In the end its what you like and are comfortable with. Now if you questions about a particular gun or brand, ask. Most everyone on the board has no problem throwing in their 2 cents....