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I said earlier that Glocks just don't work for me. I have large hands and they feel like a chock of wood.

I will admit to the Glock legions that I came of age when 1911s, HK and Sig "spy style" pistols, and Berettas were the rage and that's what I'm used to and prefer for all applicable variety of calibers.

I have had my best luck with my 9mm Beretta 92SB as far as consistency. I absolutely love an HK P7...it feels like a finger point....wish I had one. The smaller Sigs also have that quality.

For up close serious encounters...I prefer a .45...a lightweight Officer's model I had for years suited me fine. Now I'd go for the Kimbers or P/Os.

In all seriousness...in close encounters a revolver is arguably a better choice.

The HK Compact is very well made but I have nostalgia for the old sleek palm fitting HK models which I don't think they make in .40 and if they did would be way pricey...just check out a used P7 to get an idea of what I mean....I absolutely love an HK P7...it feels like a finger point....wish I had one.

I have no wisdom to offer to Marine Inspector, buty ou mentioned the P7 twice now, and I'm still drooling. To my regret, I passed one up in a trade some years ago. I could be wrong, but I think I remember H&K offering a .40 barrel/slide assembly for the P7.