Thanks for your response.  I have tried the xd.  I loved the quality of the gun.  The features were great too.  The .40 was a bit thick for my hand.  If I went with them, it would have to be the 9mm.  I held several Glocks at the gun show last weekend.  There were a couple of models that allowed a person with a smaller hand to properly wield the weapon.  So far the Glock is my gun of choice.  I have not fired or held the HK.  I don't want to rule that out just yet.  As for revolvers, I have nothing against them.  I fancy the S&W Airweight for a conceal carry so long as you don't go above a 38 special.  After that the kick gets a bit out of hand.  My first choice for home defense will always be a shotgun, but since I also plan to occasionally carry the weapon, a handgun was really my only option.  Carrying a shotgun to the grocery store to pick up milk doesn't really convey a message that I want associated with me (unless their customer service is REALLY REALLY bad).

I need some help picking out a home defense handgun.  I went to the George R. Brown this last weekend to get some ideas.  I had some requirements:
1.  I wanted NO exposed hammer (double action only)
2.  It could be no smaller than a 9mm and nothing larger than .45 cal. (An HPD detective recommended a .40 cal)
3.  The barrel could be no longer than 4" because I will occasionally use it as my concealed carry
4.  I DO NOT have large hands so size is a factor
5.  I am open-minded and not against revolvers. I'm open to anything that falls into that realm

If anybody is extremely happy with the experience they've had with a handgun that meets the previous requirements, leave some feedback.  If there is anything you can't stand, I'm interested in what to stay away from too.  I just need some starting points for research.  I'm not too concerned with price since this could potentially be a life saving device.  The right choice would be worth any extra money.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Sincerely,
Todd C.