I have an XD-40 sub-compact so i may be a little biased, but the gun has terrific balance and is just chuncky enough to feel good in your hand while being comfortable to conceal carry. The gun shoots true and i have never had a problem on the range, no matter the brand of ammo i was using. Also, i have found that Springfield's trigger and grip safties are an extremely dependable and effective system but no substitute for a gun lock with children in the house. By the way, I have the stainless slide, very nice looking gun!