"Get a .40, or .45 and just be happy"
Whooops. I hate it when I accidentally hit 'submit' on advice I know is unsound. Fortunately for you, there is an an 'edit' button.
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I love my Glock 19. Not a big fan of the Glock 26. I don't feel that the smaller size of the 26 offers enough of a concealment advantage over the 19 to justify the snappier recoil, less comfortable grip, shorter sight radius, and lower capacity. That said, if you find the 26 comfortable to fire and you can hit accurately and consistently with it but can't really conceal the 19 (or heck, even the Glock 17) then by all means go for the 26. You may also want to consider the Springfield XD-9 or compact XD-9. Walther P99 would also be another worthwhile consideration.
But IMO, its nearly impossible to go wrong with the big boys in the market: Glock, Sig, H&K, Beretta, Ruger, Walther, Springfield, Kahr.
The following is strictly my opinion, so anyone who responds, do keep that in mind: I do not like Taurus semi-autos yet. Of the ones I have fired - admittedly not that many - they have either been unreliable, unergonomic, or uncomfortable to fire. I also do not like Smith & Wesson semi-autos. I happen to have one, but that was kind of a lark. I've had poor experiences with them and I also think Smith & Wesson should stick to making revolvers.