Don't be misled, the Glock is a manufactors dream. Molded polymer frames, few parts, reduced machining all leads to a cheaper made product that can sell at a higher price. Gaston Glock was a manufactor of mass produced items and not a maker of firearms. He saw a way to cut corners and still have his product accepted. He could afford to offer his product to the LEO agencies at a lower price than other makers and still make a healthy profit. With that concept he all but stole all of their business (budgets determine what's in LEOs holsters, not officer's preferences). The civilain market, though some are swayed by the LEO's choice, will generally purchase a quality handgun that suits their purpose.