well, I thank you all for the feedback! after a bit of research, I've pretty much decided on a Kahr PM9. yeah, I know it's not a .45, like I was looking for, but out of a short barrel like I'm looking at, I think that a more controllable round would be better. shot placement vs. caliber and all that jazz. plus, I've got tons of 9mm sitting around already. the Kahr fits my hand a bit better than the Glock, and the difference in weight is negligible, to me, at least. I can fit it in my front pocket in a pocket holster, so summer shouldn't be a problem. the range I go to has most of the guns I was looking at available for rental, and I'm pretty darn accurate with the Kahr, as well. of course no one in town has the 92 compact L type M, so I can't look at it. so, as soon as my tax refund comes, I'll be getting the Kahr.
again, thanks for all the feedback.
Erik.