My 'ideal' HD handgun was chosen based on where I lived, reliability, and accuracy. It isn't my favorite handgun. That is why it isn't a CZ. So, not a good fit for this topic. Sorry.
It is a Glock G34, with Streamlight Tlr-1 HL mounted.
As a California Resident, this is a gun that comes from the factory with a trigger pull around 4.5lbs [so, no pesky DA can say I reduced the trigger pull and made it unsafe, due to being a 'nutjob' or something], it is self-defense/duty accurate [IOW, more accurate than I am], and has a reputation for reliability.
Oh, and the package is less than $1000 with light attached.
Another reason for this is because I wouldn't miss it if the DA held it for a long time to verify it was a good Self-Defense incident. If it came back nicked up or they decided to keep my gun but not charge me [this is California- weird stuff happens here], I would be less upset than on the pistols I actually LIKE.
Now, there is no manual safety lever [other than trigger face], so this doesn't meet the optional preference listed.
However, this is my choice.
If you live in another state and like my logic, you can apply it to other handguns. I would have no problem using a manual safety S&W M&P [for example] for my purposes. I just cannot get them imported here, due to our gun list. That is why 'glock' is my choice.