I recently handled their new P-345 (?) auto, the one with the redesigned grip and (in this case) a frame rail for a light. It's being reviewed in the gun magazines now, and is on the cover of the 2005, "Gun Digest".
It felt MUCH better in the hand than previous Ruger autos, save, of course, the .22's.
If you prefer the Ruger to the CZ-75 or can't buy the CZ, the Ruger should be high on your list. It does have a synthetic frame, which I'm not too thrilled about, but they seem to stand up okay for other makers that use them. And I think (at this point), it's only out in .45ACP. With the short (for a .45 auto) barrel, I think I'd rather have it in 9mm, .357 SIG, or .40 S&W.
Lone Star
It felt MUCH better in the hand than previous Ruger autos, save, of course, the .22's.
If you prefer the Ruger to the CZ-75 or can't buy the CZ, the Ruger should be high on your list. It does have a synthetic frame, which I'm not too thrilled about, but they seem to stand up okay for other makers that use them. And I think (at this point), it's only out in .45ACP. With the short (for a .45 auto) barrel, I think I'd rather have it in 9mm, .357 SIG, or .40 S&W.
Lone Star