I've talked to all of the pawn shop sellers in town and ended up buying a new Walther PPK/S .380 at the main gun dealer in town.
I really like the classic look of the PPK, the weight is fine, 7 rounds is plenty, lifetime warranty, and there's a $50 rebate right now. It just made sense. There is an indoor shooting range I'm going to make use of and possibly take the concealed carry class at some point when I can find time.
Now I have to wait until next Friday when I can go to the Sheriff's office to apply for the purchase permit and then the following week to take the purchase permit to the city police to register the gun...then I can finally pick the darn thing up!
2007 America, Phantom Black/Sunset Red
Deposit down on 2010 Thunderbird - can't wait for it!