I have the XD-40. Glad I bought a 1,000 rounds a couple years ago. Just purchased a S&W 638 .38. Was able to pick up a box of 50 Norma for around $50 delivered.
Bought 5000 rounds in 1997... None since...
Neither of my 9mm's (Taurus & FEG) are comparable to any on this list of five...
However, all my rifles (several calibers) and the Winchester Model 1300 Defender are high quality and cover most situations from 1000-to-5 yards...
IAC, when you are 87, if they get inside the wire, you're toast anyway...