I've never owned one, but those do seem to get lots of good reviews.Canik TP9SF.
He will end up with a Glock.
Walther PPQ or M&P.
OP said sub $550. I don't think the PPQ or VP9 can be had new at that price point. And the CZ stuff... INGO peeps seem to have a boner for those right now. I just don't see the fascination with them.
Last one I bought was $600 OTD. My wife ordered the gun at the local shop. Told the owner to get her one, wrote the check and left. I'm sure if you shopped around a PPQ could be bought a little cheaper though.
Wow, you're a very lucky man.
OP said sub $550. I don't think the PPQ or VP9 can be had new at that price point. And the CZ stuff... INGO peeps seem to have a boner for those right now. I just don't see the fascination with them.