The new Beretta PX4 has a nice balance and pointing.Comes in 45ACP with 10 round mag.Get 3 extra mags and you should be good to go.
That said, my trail is getting more and more dangerous. Thx to Obama.
There’s no substitute for 1911 Kimber.
Balance, trigger pull, quality, durability etc right out of the box:)
Is that small & nicely concealable?
In MD, outside your home, you apparently have a duty to retreat...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_self-defense_in_Maryland#Burden_of_Proof_on_Self-Defense