I don't own one myself, but back in my college days we used to take one plinking quite a bit.
The gun was quite hefty, but not uncomfortably so. We would only shoot the cheapest ammo we could find (usually 230gr blazer) since we were poor college kids. Recoil was quite stout, as I remember.
Fit and finish seemed on par with with most 3rd gen S&W autos. I never did like the plastic grips on them myself.
Not a bad pistol overall. If you're looking for this as a carry gun, I think that there are better choices out there.