I don't really like glocks, got my eyes on a Sig P239 Enhanced Elite 9mm, but also kinda like the Berettas for not being a burgerland company, any other brands I should be looking at, whats the least chuddiest company, I looked at the HK site and my god, they have American flags everywhere and MAGA sales.
ETA: Im in 'Commiefornia' so any gun suggestions should be able to be sold here.
The caveat with pump vs. semi auto is you need a pretty decent semi auto shotgun for it to be very very reliable. so if you have a small budget get a pump otherwise it might go click click