Two Good Ones
If you are a traditionalist like me,the Browning HiPower is the best IMHO.
My son has an XD,which is great for those who prefer something other than SA and don't mind polymer.The XD has some nice features such as a striker firing system,where the "glock style" trigger needs only to release the striker,making for an almost single action feel;a loaded chamber indicator;and a grip safety.
I like the BHP so much that I have three-a capitan,a Mark IIIS,and a BHP in .30 Luger,which differs from the standard BHP only in the barrel.