Well, I made my decision. I went out last night to my favorite gun store and found a Springfield Armory XD .40 cal. Tactical with the 5" barrel.
I almost got one of the newly released Citadel M1911 ($549.00) $20.00 more but I really like the features on the XD line.
It was regularly priced at $559.00 but they had it on sale for $529.00 so I snagged it and brought it to it's new home.
It was the package deal with 2 mags, mag loader, holster and dual mag holster.
I'm joining a new (outdoor) range tonight so I hope to get some rounds through it by (preferably before) this weeekend.
I dry fired the display model and it has a very nice trigger pull plus it has a nice balance for a 5" barrel.