I don't really mind paying a bit for a good pump that's durable, small and can fully inflate a tire. Having a gauge would also be a plus. As I've been poking around online tonight doing some research (and going slightly mad because there are so many options, hence this thread), I see that Topeak offers a few minis constructed of metal. The Road Morph G looks awesome but is a little bigger than I'd like. I'm now considering this guy:

The Topeak Mini DGX inflates up to 140psi, is 9" long with a metal thumb lock and has an inline gauge. So many choices!