from the OP...tanx! will look over recommendations over the weekend; affordability yet solid is my primary criteria; avoiding micro 9's unless they are a good buy; used is acceptable; I have had Glocks & Glock-esque types in the past...I prefer a more upright grip angle & more contoured & slimmer than Glock grip; I won't do hi-point...had issues in the past; taurus g-series & stoeger have served me in the past; lots of good choices coming out of Turkey...sometimes limited followup unless they reach the level of Canik; well...tanx again; best wishes to the person who told me good luck!
addendum...might toy with the Ruger Security 380 or used EZ 380; I have 200+ rds of leftover hollowpoints in different flavors