I saw a video recently comparing 10 concealed carry guns, all 9mm. The Taurus was the least expensive and ranked at the top. One of only three guns tested that made it through 1000 rounds with no misfires. They were testing the Taurus 709 slim. The Millennium G2 is the same gun with nearly twice the capacity (12+1 instead of 7+1)and very little size difference.
Personally, I think people who cheap out on a carry pistol are nuts, but again, that's just my opinion.
Even Glocks have had enough reported reliability problems lately for me to move away from them. The only carry pistol I would consider currently is a H&K or J-frame/LCR .38spl.
I am picky about it.