Have you held a Glock? I hate the saquare shape. Especially if my hands are sweaty/clamy. While I’d like to never have to use my guns against someone in a moment of panic I know my hands would be a bit clammy and any advantage I can have to prevent that would be appreciated. Great guns otherwise.

I personally liked the Sig P226 after holding and shooting a number of 9mm handguns.

For CC the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard is quite nice, but I know you weren’t asking about that. Don’t also be afraid though to look at compact and micro-compact handguns if they fit you better.

Have you fired it at a range before? If not you should, it's a perfectly fine handgun but you don't know how it will handle until you try it.

If it's going to be a nightstand gun that you don't plan to carry, then you may want to go with a full-size frame like a G17. The extra weight and barrel length will reduce muzzle flip. Either way, try to find a range where you can rent one and try it out.

FWIW I have this exact model for personal defense and love it.