Whoa...thanks for all the feedback!

-There is a shooting range just over the state line I mean to check out ASAP. 'Try before you buy' sounds like a good idea to me.

-Hearing so much about how reliable and durable Glocks are pointed me in that direction for a new auto when the 'gun bug' bit me again. That and the end of the high-capacity magazine ban...for now!

Actually for reliability and simplicity I was at first considering a hammerless snub .38. But I already own a Bersa Thunder .380, so the 'pocket pistol' niche should be covered. With a mid-size Glock I figure to have something more 'substantial' for defense and concealment.

Like I said, I was leaning to the .40, but after reading here, the 9 sounds like a better choice overall. Ammo availability hit me later on. And the 3 extra rounds can't hurt!

But I can hopefully get a chance to try some different ones, just to make sure.