I have a Keltec P-11 that has been flawless. I kept this one after T&E. I have used, abused, tried to tear it up. I have even taken small game with it. It fills a niche.
That said, this was my first and will be My last Polymer gun.
This P-11 is really the only firearm I have "strayed" from how raised and MY views on firearms. I have told a gun buddy if someone has a nice used OLDER Smith J frame - like a model 36, and they just have to have a 9mm, I'll horsetrade.
My druthers for a 9mm, The BHP - of course. Easy to conceal, reliable and again - proven.
Part of it is my almost 50 yrs of living, my experiences with making and fixing stuff in another business for 35 yrs. Maybe part is just me getting older.
There is something about being able to take a firearm apart, inspect the nooks and crannies and maintain it. The best IMO is a old Gumbint 1911 as JMB designed it, it does not even require any special tools - the firearm is a tool for itself. Next would be the OLD Smith K frames, these have a proven track record. J frames IMO come after the K frames. The BHP - I dunno where it fits, but it too is easy to maintain.
Now I am having a special affair with the Colt Det Spls. Mine is a 1928 model. Sentimental value and I am not experienced enough and will not get into one of these myself.
If I need a smaller reliable , always , last ditch firearm - the NAA mini -revolver had never failed me. This is a "get off me" gun.
Besides the ability to inspect, maintain - I like a firearm with Soul, history, proven history over the years of service, and real steel. Sentimental - yeah I may be, but darn if the 1911, BHPs old S&W's and DS don't have more years of proving themselves than I have been around.
Just IMO. Makes no nevermind to me what a person chooses. As long as it fits them, is reliable with ammo ( and mags) and they practice as to know how to use it.
Regards,
Steve