Mine has 2793 rounds through it, with two failures to feed (ammo issues). Light, slim, accurate, reliable. Recoil to me is very manageable; I have no trouble keeping rounds on target at combat distances shooting strong-handed. The only issue I see is comparative lack of capacity versus, say, the 16 rounds you'd have in the comparably-sized 9mm G19. I bought a mag with a +1 extension. If you want a light .45, this one should be on your short list, in my opinion.
Why Glock hasn't come out with an 8-round version with a longer barrel is beyond me.