I bought my 40 S&W new in 2007 and have loved it ever since. I have read the complaints others have written in the reviews and I think anyone who gives this gun a bad review is either crazy or they don't have a very much experience with pistols. I own over a dozen simi-auto pistols from Springfield to HK and I would put the 40 S&W up against any of them. It is light wieght, accurate and very easy to shoot. I would recommend this gun to anyone.