Among active shooters, I would have to say the Ruger P-Series. The Rugers seem to be very popular with the casual shooter or gun owner because they are inexpensive. I personally had no interest in them at all for years, but received one in lieu of money owed to me and gave it a try. The more I shot it, the better I liked it. It certainly isn't one of my faviorite guns in the safe, mainly because of the caliber, but I think it is a very good gun and a great bargin.
Around here, CZs are very seldom heard from and I think they are terrific guns. I actually heard a local cop basically refer to them as junk, but was quickly corrected by a true gun guru.
I am sure that most of the general public considers the Makarov to be a POS. It isn't well known, it isn't expensive................... Those who have shot one know better.