The Browning High Power is a classic pistol, and they feel great to shoot!!!
That being said, these guns were never intended to be shot a lot. They will usually be worn out by the 3,000 round mark. This is usually fine with most non-enthusiast pistol owners . . . and well as gun magazine writers . . . for they don't shoot a specific gun enough to find out.
Their triggers ain't great, but again, neither are the triggers on most of the pistols on your list.
I recommend you get a decent used piece of Tupperware, probably a Glock 17, and spend the rest of your money on as much ammo for that pistol as you have left.
Then, get a good pistol instructor to teach you the fine mechanics involved with becoming a truly proficient pistol shot (for most folks suck).
After you put a few thousand rounds through that G17, you'll have progressed to shooting lots of handgun matches against other good shooters. During this time, your new friends will expose you to the best handguns out there, and you'll have been able to shoot 'em all . . . and know exactly what works best for you.
BEST OF ALL, if the stuff ever hits the fan, you have a much better chance of surviving and winning.
T.
ps: Also, you can never go wrong by making a decent but affordable .22 automatic your first pistol. Get a Ruger MkIII or Browning Buckmark, and go to Wally World and get a few thousand rounds of .22LR in 550 round bricks. Then get the pistol instructor and you can shoot all day long for peanuts.
Then, when you are proficient, pick your centerfire poison of choice! Good luck!!!
