Don’t overlook a CZ-52. It hits as hard or harder than a 9mm, is in the .40 caliber power/energy club, and it costs 200 bucks, and bullets cost a dime.
For 300 bucks you can have a CZ-52, extra mags, a holster and 500 rounds of ammo.
The FMJ hardball goes through anything, and the hollpoints (Wolf Gold) expand to the same size as a 9mm HP.
Excellent penetration too, for those times when that's a good thing.
Good suggestion. That might be next on the list.
Thanks