Each to their own based on experience and comfort I suppose. I've tried about everything and decided for the minor extra size/weight I was going to stick with the Glock 30 although I still have several others. Of all, some of my favourites have included the Sig C3 compact 1911 .45, etc., but I just keep coming back to the Glock 30 for ultra reliability. I don't even have to think about whether or not it is going to go bang when I pull on the trigger. I put the NY1 triggers on most of my Glocks for added peace of mind but the fact is that unless you are using a cheap-ass holster or mishandling the gun it is not prone to accidental discharge and more than a revolver. It took a while but I am absolutely comfy with it; it holds 11 rounds of kick-butt .45ACP and I load Gold Dots or the like only... which feed great. Accuracy may not be quite as good as some others but more than ample and certainly made up for by reliability. I carry two spare ten round magazines in a covered mag holder and carry deeply concealed mostly although I do carry different holsters with me for various climates as I travel about. If I can't take care of business with 31 rounds of defensive ammo then I should be carrying my AR and 90 rounds of 5.5mm. (just kidding). Holsters are a key factor in defensive carry and efficiency and I have gone through a bunch. Also a very personal choice when it comes to holsters and you should be totally comfy with the holster(s) you are using and practice with them regularly (with an empty gun - I don't even leave the mag in it when practicing). I use a different holster generally when driving and wear a deep concealment holster so I can change to it if it is hot outside and I am going to walk around. Tried the Glock 36 as well and it is fine but not a whole lot smaller than the 30 so I stick with the 30. I have an additional issue in that I also have a residence in Canada so must be prepared to transport across the border back and forth regularly... means I have to have a pistol with at least a 4.2" barrel and 10 round max, etc., so it is Canada legal. For anyone thinking of taking your firearms into Canada, it is really no big deal as long as you declare at the border all firearms and ammo and have either a temporary or permanent permit and have the firearms registered for identification. See the Canadian Firearms Centre website or call them, they are very helpful.