Primary job would be range and HD.
Beretta would be something like the Langdon Elite LTT or an M9A1 (Must be “G” style) with choice mods of my own. Up to $1K.
Reliability is a must of course, but after that looking for accuracy, speed, and handling.
Opinions?
With that line-up? No contest.
If you wanted some guns that actually fulfill you criteria (outside of the Beretta), I’d drop the M&P compact for the long-slide in your line-up (or a G34, CZ P-10F, VP9L, P30L, P320 X-Five, &c.). And then I’d drop the full-size M&P for a CZ SP-01 of one variety or another. And maybe add a SiG P226 Legion for some spice.
And the Beretta will probably be the best option, even then.
With the Beretta, I’d also consider the M9A3 if you have smaller hands like I do.
I like both series of guns, but I’d choose the Beretta.
Considering guns only, beretta.
If you ccw an m&p, im a fan of consolidating to a single “platform” for mag compatibility, inventory, etc.
LTT Beretta will rock the socks off of an m&p
If you are open to options Walther PPQ match. Or a Cajuniozed CZ Sp01, P09, P10F, or P07 if you want compact would be my choice for range/hd
If you want a new Beretta but don’t want to pay through the nose get a Girsan… I have a Beretta and a Girsan, the Girsan is just as good if not better at half the price.
I like Berettas but I would probably have to go M&P (either full size or long slide since you don’t mention concealed carry). A lot of personal preference there though.
I have a M&P 2.0 Comp 9mm and a M&P 45 Mid (1.0) that are excellent but I also like my Beretta 90Two and the M9A3. I can run a plate bay faster with the M&P though.
The Beretta is a fantastic full sized service pistol that is accurate, reliable, with a ton of magazines and parts out there.
You can get a fantastic DA/SA trigger. You can get versions with excellent grip, replaceable sights, decocker only vs safety, etc.
It is a great suppressor host. It is a very good production/SSP gun. Good for home defense, etc.
The main weakness of the Beretta is the lack of its adaptability to the platform concept.
There is no longer optimized for Production game or hunting gun.
The Centurion and Compact are still large and not truly compact. There is no sub compact.
Thanks but, Not digging the finger grooves, no rail, probably no decock-only option and have no idea about parts combatability w/Beretta parts.
Handle one before you pass. 90% come with rails, I ordered one without a rail as that is what I wanted. They have a decock and come with Italian made Metgar Beretta mags. The finger grooves are a vast improvement, handle one and see for yourself… The finish is WAY better then that of the Beretta’s, It’s anodised and will last forever.
Safety/ decocker like a Beretta “FS” is a no-go for me. Needs to be “G” decock-only.
Also, does it have the latest version lock-block (often called a gen 3) that Beretta’s come with?
Does the plunger-style Wilson Combat trigger return spring work in it like a common Beretta?
What about barrels made for a Beretta? Will they fit?
I did a quick search and learned aftermarket and Beretta grips do not fit but can sometimes be “adapted to fit”
Mags interchange at least.
Watch the video.
Thanks!
Barrel, locking block, and slide are not compatable with Beretta parts. How long will the Girsan-design locking block last?
Still unknown if the trigger / safety / decocker parts / firing pins interchange with Beretta’s.
They changed the design for a reason, how long does a Beretta design locking block last ?
IMHO I doubt I will ever have to replace anything… Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth 
PS, The Beretta is a very nice pistol, but not quite as nice as the Girsan and certainly not worth twice the money. It’s your choice.
I just went deep into SW M&P M2.0, a compact 9mm (4.0"), fullsize 9mm (4.25") and fullsize 45 (4.6"). They point very naturally and are an easy shoot. The compact comes with spacers for the fullsize 17rnd mags which is cool. They have a nice feel in the hand and make nice glock replacements. Price has been right too at $399, 349, and 399 respectively (cheaper than blue label pricing). If only one the 4.0 or 3.6 compact offers the most flexibility for CC probably.
Don’t let the haters get to you. If the M&P Compact scratches your itch and does what you need, then good for you.
If you want to improve the trigger pull, Apex is always an option, not a requirement.
Mark
I tried to like glock but just don’t shoot them well (Gen4 G17). The SWM&Ps are easy to shoot, though I wish fobus had a better fit for the M2.0 frame. The 4" compact was created to be a direct competitor to the G19 in both size and capacity. I prefer German SIGs overall (P226), but for IDPA and such these modern striker fire pistols are great and shoot/point more like the SIGs and have a better break than glock, price points are great. As always ymmv…
That’s true. If CC is any consideration it would be the M&P Compact.