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I consider politics and religion in all significant purchases, although those are obviously not the only factors. As just one example, I am boycotting GM, Chrysler, and all other TARP/Bailout beneficiaries forever. Also, I do not buy gasoline from CITGO more than absolutely necessary, such as one purchase of two dollars worth of gas in the past five years, because of their ownership by Hugo Chavez.

I would apply the same considerations in purchasing a gun. I would buy the best gun I could get, but that best would include whether my purchase is supporting a policy or organization that I find unacceptable. If the Moonies bother you, an entirely reasonable perspective, it may well be that you would be happier in the long run with a good gun for you that comes from another maker. It's obviously your decision, but in your position I'd keep shopping to avoid the long-term regrets that might otherwise come with a questionable purchase. I always assume that my conscience is correct - that policy helps me to sleep better at night and you especially want to be completely comfortable with a personal firearm.

Other options for an American-made handgun, without comment on quality, suitability, or other factors (alphabetical but not necessarily complete):

American Derringer
Bond Arms
Charter Arms
FMK Firearms
Heritage Manufacturing
Hi-Point Firearms
Kel-Tec
Kimber
Ruger
Smith & Wesson

Firearms are expensive and you keep them for a long time. I think It's worth looking long enough that you're happy with all aspects of the purchase. [I also think it's worth paying extra for exactly what you want, and it's worth considering life cycle costs - how much to shoot that gun for ten years, not just the purchase price.]

I did not realize there was a a religious element in the manufacture and profits of Kahr.

spend an extra $200 buck on a Kimber or choose another from the list provided by Pollster1.

I have plenty of guns from a wide variety of manufacturers but I can guarantee you my grab gun will be the Kimbers. I love them.

Second runner up is the Colt but I haven’t done more than clean it in a few years.

My brother prefer Keltec, XD and HK in .40.

Understand, I shoot .45 in all my self defense semi-autos, except the varied .38’s I have and some .22’s. Just my thing.

Your politics and religion considerations are identical to mine. I thought I wrote your summary of those to boycott forever! I would also highlight the Levi Strauss Co. Many years ago they took action against their involvement with Boy Scouts of America over the homosexual issues (I can’t even remember the details today!!) and I promised myself to never, ever again own any of their products. To this day I have not done so and encourage others to boycott them too.