Get what my grandpa has.... A custom Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag (custom-length 7-3/4" blued barrel, polished frame, blued cylinder, Pachmayr grip). Imagine carrying that thing around, LOL! My dad wanted to get a handgun for home defense and has always had a thing for 9mm for some reason. I keep trying to get him to buy an M1911 .45 if he ever gets a handgun but I doubt he will. I do love the Browning Hi-Power though, my grandpa also has one of those (chambered 9mm) and it is my favorite over the Ruger and his High Standard .22 target pistol.