I have the S&W M&P Pro .40. It is probably the best pistol I have fired. I bought it primarily for the 4 lb trigger pull, the 5" barrel and the mag release. I am 65 and have a little arthritis in my thumb. Tried some of the other pistols (specially the Glock) and couldn't release the mag. The M&P is extremely accurate, easy on the hands, less kick-back, and very reliable. The only concern I have is when you slam the new mag home during a speed reload, it releases the slide and chambers a round, even if your not ready for it. I have a custom Colt Commander 1991A1 .45 that is a real tack driver. Not sure which one I like shooting best.