Hell, I even own a 9mm Hi-Point. "Let's not start THAT debate". But it's a very good, reliable, and dependable gun. I will use it stored in my garage; spare room in the house; in my truck; in my camping/hunting gear; etc... I won't carry it. I won't keep a round chambered. (Because it is truly a single action striker fired with the firing pin held back under constant tension, even with a safety). So while it's a very good gun and has it's uses, I also recognize it's shortcomings. But my Springfield and Kimber 1911A1's also have shortcomings.
I would say that just about every gun I've ever owned, shot, saw, or researched has it's shortcomings. Even my beloved Sig P220 has it's shortcomings. 1) Low magazine capacity. "Not important to me, but to some". 2) Heavy. 3) Hard to conceal. I definitely can recognize it's shortcomings, even though I think it's one of the best weapons on the planet. What people really have to realize, ESPECIALLY glock fans, is that ALL pistols are a compromise. NONE of them are efficient. The only reason we have pistols is because carrying a rifle or shotgun all day long is difficult. And it's difficult to conceal. I would say the closest to perfect pistol I've ever seen, shot, or owned, is my CZ-82. Solid steel. Not too big, so you can conceal it. Not too small, so it doesn't snap your wrist. 9mm Makarov is hotter than a 380, equal to the low end of a 9mm luger. Double action, Single Action, Allows for decocking safely, Allows for carrying it cocked and locked for those who love that feature with the 1911A1. Ergonomically smooth. Ultra high quality steel and parts. 12 round magazine "For those who care". Ammo is very available and quite inexpensive. All in all, the CZ-82 is probably the closest to the PERFECT self defense pistol on the planet. But even it has some drawbacks.
