Regarding 9mm self-loaders the BHP and CZ-75 have always been tops in my book. Far more ergonomic than the recent tactical tupperware pieces and easier to shoot well and quickly. IF stuck having to carry a 9, either would do. Bottom line, given my druthers, for a semi auto pistol, it's one of JMB's designs in .38 Super, .45 ACP, .357 SIG or 10mm Norma. Revolver-wise, medium or large framed Colt, Ruger or S&W in .357 magnum, .44 Spl, .44 Magnum or .45 Colt. The old blackpowder cartridges are fine in their own right, too. I've just no desire to rely on something as light as .38 Spl or 9mm despite all the hype over the new bullet designs...