I will be considering the Norinco, Rock Island Armory and the Taurus. I think for the price, the Taurus has some good add ons built in. If I decide to up the budget a bit, I would also consider the Para.
What ever you get, do not, I repeat do not get a pistol that shoots a 9mm! You need a .45 or a .40cal. 9mm over penitrates and dose not have good stoping power.