I agree with Ritepath. I feels almost identical to the P226 to me, which is amazing. The P226 is the pistol that "fits" me the best of any handgun I've ever touched. This past weekend, I fell in love with the P227. It's the only full-sized .45acp that feels comfortable in my hand. Before that, the XDMs led the pack (Perhaps the XD45, too, but I don't remember), but not enough for me to buy one. Now I realize that the P227 will be my next handgun! Amazing weapon. I would have bought it this weekend if I didn't go with a Colt M4 instead.