I would suggest a USP Compact in .40 S&W or .45 ACP. The 9mm version had some teething problems handling the shorter cartridges. I think its been overcome, though.
The USP Compact was originally designed around the .40 S&W. Once that was proved they then went to the 9mm. Most companies did the opposite, taking a 9mm and trying to fit the .40 into it.