As a young policeman in rural SW Michigan I carried a Browning Hi Power as my off duty gun for a number of years. I traded for it at the local Ace Hardware, which in the 70's still had a gun counter. I worked the store owner for days to get a deal I could afford, and as soon as I got it out to my car I loaded it and stuck it in my waistband. I don't remember what load I used in those days, probably something with 115 grs.
A few years later I moved to a big city police department, which did not authorize semi-autos. That Hi Power rode with me as back up, under my shirt for years, until we finally caught up with the 20th century. It is a slender gun that packs a punch, 13 times before a reload is necessary. I don't remember when I sold that gun, but I miss it, and can't afford to replace it.
I think the gun will serve you well.