First off, no NRA, Gun Rights, Personal Beliefs about gun safety, Right to Bear Arms discussions.

I will be getting a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) in the near future and I have been doing a lot of shooting lately. I want to purchase a new Semi Auto Pistol and I'm trying to narrow down my choices. I don't need a pistol for concealment as I have that covered with a Browning BDA .380. Nice, small and very dependable. I do want to buy a new gun for general target practice at the range and also need a second "shooter" for my wife who will also be getting her CHL.

I have quite a few semi auto pistols but most if not all of them are collector qaulity firearms that will remain unfired for value reasons. I have pelnty of revolvers but I need a semi for license testing purposes.

Here are a few of my possible candidates. Probably like to stick with 9mm or .40 cal mainly because of the cheaper cost of ammo. .45 would be nice but I don't really need that much gun and the ammo is more expensive. So far Beretta is the front runner for me mainly due to past experience.

1. Berretta 92 (9mm) or 90two (.40cal) model. Owned the 92 before and it's a great gun.

2. Sig P226 - Never owned a Sig. (9mm or .40)

3. Walther P99 (9mm or .40) - Never owned a Walther but Bond carries one so it should be fine.

4. Glock 22 (.40 cal) - Never owned one but they seem to be well reviewed.

5. Glock 35 (.40 cal) - extended barrell that would be great for target shooting.

So, anyone with any experience with any of these guns? Or, any other suggestions? Cost is not really an issue but I would like the keep it under $1K (USD) if possible. Not really concerned with the finish of the gun. My BDA is stainless but I really don't care about the new gun.

JSE