Sig= Expensive, but worth it Glock 17- Great gun, very reliable, simple, can hold 17+1 9mm, everywhere ($500) Springfield XD- Very nice gun, not too expensive (I actually just picked up a Sub compact .40 for $419 at Buckeye Outdoors) If you are looking for something for home I would seriously check out Kimber 1911's (.45) Vances has a nice black one for $650.