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Glock 19 Gen4.

Okay, you mentioned a bias against it, but a Glock 19 is the best all around 9mm pistol made. I've only been shooting for over 50 years, been a firearms instructor for over 45 years, WTFdo I know.

In NJ YOU could have had a 19 and it would have met the 15-round magazine size until the Progressives that are weak on VIOLENT CRIMINALS decided to continue to harrass law-abiding Americans, instead. But, additionally, it is generally thought of as more versatile as easier to conceal, etc. I personally prefer the subjective feel and balance of the 19 over the 17. I would imagine you cannot go wrong with either. Plus the 19 will also take 17 round magazines where the Constitution means something, and if you move to a more free place, then you will already have practice with a more concealable firearm and own one. I prefer shooting the full size M&P over the Compacts but like them all none the less. A 9mm revolver might also be fun if you can find one. You could probably get two S&W M&Ps for the price of one of those other guns you own/mentioned. The thin Glock 19... I forget the number, might also be a nice investment. Have you handled a Beretta 92 variety?

In a word, if you want a "striker fired" handgun and you aren't interested in a Glock, and in particular a Glock 19 GEN 3, then you should REALLY check out a S&W M&P 2.0 of whatever flavor you want. In particular, I would check out the 4.0 or 3.6" Compacts. Another option would be to get a second copy of whatever gun you own now that you like, striker-fired or not. Also, when getting permits it would be silly to pickup just one... Even if that is your plan. A nice 22LR or something else could come up at a good price and permits can be renewed and are good for 6 months. Another thought would be to pick one up for the Mrs. that SHE likes.

You're list is essentially considering several full-sized pistols with one compact pistol (P365) specifically designed for concealed carry. The P365 does not fit your "multi-purpose (home defense + range)" criteria.

I'm a huge fan of the 1911, but they're not striker fired.

Wolf Performance 7.62x39mm Ammo 122 Grain FMJ Steel Case 1000 Rounds $299 shipped. Nice to see some ammo at near normal pricing! https://www.targetsportsusa.com/wolf-polyformance-7-62-39mm-ammo-122-grain-bi-metal-fmj-steel-case-762wfmj-p-110076.aspx

Let's put this MYTH to rest, FOREVER & RIGHT NOW! You may or may not be aware, so for those that AREN'T here goes: I transport weapons registered to a man that's been DEAD since 1982! Upon my father's passing, my mother laid his entire modest collection out on display on the dinning room table for her three offspring to divvy-up. NO PAPERWORK! Cause that's how it was done back then! Am I supposed to go dig them both up (Mom died in '95) and ask them where's the P2P's? I've been "behind the trigger" for nearly half a century. The totality of what I've done and what I know could make a good book. And OPEN LOTS OF EYES to the self-inflicted harassments we continually endure from those that THINK they "know" things...the big one being applying FOPA interstate transport regulations to intrA-state (within NJ) transportation. The fact is the current law doesn't even say that your Yellow Card has to be IN YOUR POSSESSION, it merely states you have to be granted one to be in compliance of the exception / exemption you're transporting under.... ~R