New Pistols (9mm+) Under $300 you would spend your money on. It's been asked with numerous conditions but this has to be a reoccurring theme.
Ruger
SR45
SR9
SR9c
Security 9
S&W
Shield M2.0 9mm
Shield M1.0 9mm
M&P M2.0 Compact .40 S&W
Canik
TP9SF One Series
Those are just the ones I have some experience with. I'm sure many more worthy candidates exist. Throw I your $0.02.
Ruger
SR45
SR9
SR9c
Security 9
S&W
Shield M2.0 9mm
Shield M1.0 9mm
M&P M2.0 Compact .40 S&W
Canik
TP9SF One Series
Those are just the ones I have some experience with. I'm sure many more worthy candidates exist. Throw I your $0.02.