I really considered the CM9 but it just felt small in my hands, I don't like my pinky hanging off the gun. and the PM9 is great but double the money. I also considered the Glock 26 or 33. You can call shenanigans on the grouping without a pic and I failed to take a pic before my dad and I kept going at it. I'll save Saturdays target.
I hear you, .45 has the power but, I wanted low recoil for a carry pistol. My Sig is interchangable between .40 and .357 Sig. I prefer the .357 in that gun. I loved shooting my .50AE but it was just a ridiculous gun.