save the "go for a caliber starting with 4" comments, I like the 9mm and in a self defense scenario it will do more than plenty.

WHich one would you choose given those options, and why? Im leaning toward the Walther cuz its a bit chunkier and I like the feel in my hand....

Too big.

If your main carry gun and you'll have a pocket-sized backup, then sure.

i have a G17 that I'm using for carry, but it's a bit big to conceal. i use an iwb holster.

i think 9mm with good defense ammo from Federal, Corbon, and Remington is fine.

9mm is controllable, and you might just hit what you're aiming at.

.40 is not a bad choice.

i'm considering a snubby .38 for a smaller carry.

not bad, but don't try to hit anything past 30 feet with one.
<img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/greenvaccine/Misc/Taurus.jpg">

i'll be putting together a group buy cheap this week or next depending on when my rep leaves for the shot show.

in any modern firearm. ONLY behind Kel-tec. I shot 2 boxes of ammo out of my P99 before I traded it with a buddy for an ar upper

I wanted an XD for so long.....

I have well over 3,000 rounds though her and nary a glitch.