Budget is probably $1k. Not really worried about that.
I have a small Ruger pocket pistol that has a 5 round magazine I will carry on occasion. Usually if I am jogging late at night or early in morning. Or running errands/wearing athletic shorts. I will continue to use it for that.
I keep a FN 5.7 in my truck console safe. But it is too big to EDC. I have several other pistols, including a Glock 40 cal and a Sig .45 that I absolutely love (but it is way too big to carry comfortably). I also have several revolvers. But I never use them and they are too bulky.
I want something that I will carry on me routinely -- I wear a coat to the office M to F and to church on Sunday -- that is bigger than my little pocket pistol I jog with but smaller than my other pistols.
I went to Collectors last night. And the Academy right next to it. I really liked the Sig P365 XL and the Hellcat. I am leaning Sig because I love my other Sig.
I have had a carry permit since I turned 21. I have never carried much -- other than keeping one in my truck safe. But I am starting to feel the need to carry more often as I live inside the loop Houston and there has been more riff raff now than I have noticed in my 20 years of living inside the city. I think I am going to start making it a habit.