Sig P229 - pick it up in 9mm, 40, or 357 Sig.
Second strike capable, reliable, metal design but still light to carry all day, & easy to conceal.
I prefer the non-rail version.
Other than that I'd say 1911, something with front serrations or a classic G.I. version.
But I usually just carry my full size 45 PX4 that I upgraded & since it's DA/SA & doesn't cause as much blast as faster cartridges do... don't want hearing damage to my boys if daddy is forced to use it around them. Also, I don't mind getting it dirty while working in the yard.
Second strike capable, reliable, metal design but still light to carry all day, & easy to conceal.
I prefer the non-rail version.
Other than that I'd say 1911, something with front serrations or a classic G.I. version.
But I usually just carry my full size 45 PX4 that I upgraded & since it's DA/SA & doesn't cause as much blast as faster cartridges do... don't want hearing damage to my boys if daddy is forced to use it around them. Also, I don't mind getting it dirty while working in the yard.