If you don't already have a 1911 then the Springer. They're fantastic guns and the price is even nicer. The Beretta 92 is too big for my hands. The M&P looks interesting, but I'd rather have the HK. I like the USP variant one since it can be carried cocked & locked like a 1911, plus at has the dcocker for for the DA/SA fans, all built into one lever - very versatile. I love the way the one I've shot, and many I've looked at, have felt & handled. Since I aready have a 1911 and am using my money to buy another I'd get the USP in 45 if someone was buying for me. Though I wouldn't be the least bit upset with one in 9mm or 40 S&W either.