The sad thing is, is that too many criminals get shoved through the system, they beat the system, whatever...and come out to do things like this. Great.
I used to hear all the time, "If we could only carry..." My response was always: "The bad guys could care less about a CCW, why should...
Yes: Glocks, Sig(no 250), CZ, Kimber made a really nice 1911 in 9mm which I adore...
No: S&W m&P, Taurus, or Ruger
Then again, get whatever you shoot well with, and are comfy with.