I have several 9MM pistols including the Walther PPQ that I adore.
But for me in .40 the SIG P229 is tops. My P229 in .40 feels like most other pistols shooting 9MM. The P229 also has a well deserved reputation as being extremely accurate/reliable/durable.
You don't have to pay a lot for a .40 P229 as usually there are CPOs available and that is how I got mine for $500 a few years back.
I put the Hogue G10 grips on mine.
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