Beretta 92fs you will not regret it!!!
Ew.
m&p easy choice
Seriously. How is the Taurus even in the discussion?
I would vote the m&p 9mm. xdm is not a bad choice for a range gun. There is also the 1911 chambered in 9mm. All good choices.
FWIW, I played musical handguns for over a year before settling on the M&P for both competition and carry use. I own all three 9mm variants (fullsize, compact, & pro). All incredibly reliable. Some of the best ergos, great sight options, & highly tunable triggers. A whole buttload of aftermarket support now, too. Mags are way cheaper than the Taurus. Holsters are also more available. The triggers can be tuned very well by a competent smith, which is a must, because the stock triggers on all these guns totally suck.
I admittedly treat my M&Ps very badly. I haven't cleaned my Pro since I bought it...