I would trust just about any gun on the list. I actually made multiple votes, hope that wasn't cheating since the poll allowed me to! If I had to narrow down to just my favorites, I'd say the P226, CZ-75, and Glock 17 without being picky about the generation. I am partial to full size and I carry full sized guns year round, even during 115+ degree weather here in Phoenix. I don't wear a gun for comfort. I get a good belt and holster and a full sized gun or compact feel virtually identical because of it so long as the guns are comparable (I.e. 229 and 226).
Lots of great guns out there, just gotta narrow down preferences. The PPQ isn't the best gun ever for me, but I can understand why it would be to others.
As an aside, I really wish Beretta would release the APX to the civilian market already! I'm seriously curious about that pistol. It looks really promising to me.