Glocks are fantastic firearms. I have a 17 and I had a 27, which I traded in on an XDm 40. The 27 was great too, very reliable and accurate, but it was just a bit too snappy in that small package for me. One thing I can't figure out though, and other Glock owners, please let me know if you have experienced this...I CONSTANTLY have people tell me how passionately they hate Glocks when they find out I own one, as if they feel they have the right to tell me my gun is a p.o.s. I haven't found any other gun that seems to have so much debate around it. I wouldn't trade my 17 for any other handgun at twice the price.