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I hope I'm not too late to this party.
The one thing I think is missing from your criteria is Trigger Pull.

I've shot many different models in different calibers, and everything said above is true for each person.
I've found that for self defense, I prefer a weapon with the same trigger pull for each shot. So, that knocks out several very good SA/DA autos. Finally, in the 45 caliber, I strongly recommend you borrow one and try it before you buy one.

IMHO, all of us have adjusted to the nuances of our carry weapons. Just starting out, I rented or borrowed about 15 different weapons before I found one I could learn to love. My two cents,
Happy Trails! N