After a couple years of waiting, I got tired of waiting for Taurus and bought a Springfield "Loaded" in 9mm with adjustable sights. Haven't gotten to the range yet, but I'm convinced this was the best route (for me anyway). Used Colts in 9mm are not that hard to find, but prices are nearly what I paid for the Springfield. I don't want to collect, I want to shoot. I considered Paras, but they're (a) more expensive and (b) double stack (not what I want). STI has an entry level 9mm (called the Ranger, I think) but it's more expensive and has less features than the Springfield. I considered converting a Rock Island .38 Super, but the once the gun, barrel, bushing and potential for fitting are figured in I'm close to the Springfield in price for a gun with fewer features. Kimber makes a couple of nice ones. I don't like their Target II in 9mm compared to the Springfield. They have a carry version available but I'm interested in a range pistol and therefore don't want the aluminum frame. The Springfields seem to be backordered into the next decade (2 dealers I asked said they have made several inquiries of late and can't get them), but I stumbled on NIB at a local shop.