Thanks for those comments - I guess everyone has their opinion on each particular gun. Yes, this particular gun did have some safety flaws and I did research prior to doing the trade. This gun seems to be a later generation (III I think) so the flaws were fixed as I did try firing it (UNLOADED) with the safety engaged, seems not to be a problem with this one. I've also fired lead ball rounds, steel casing rounds, just about every type that you would normally shoot. Not one jam. I bought some Federal Premium 230 grain hydra-shok JHP for personal defense. I haven't fired one yet and I hope I never have too. I will say I don't like the sights either so, thanks for that recommendation. As mentioned, everyone has their opinion and those that don't like the gun may have had a P.O.S., that's understandable. Thought, reading the thread and seeing many reviews, about 90% were positive. I'm not saying I made a GREAT choice but, a good one to say the least. I helped a friend who had been wanting really badly to have my SR9c and he finally asked if it possible that I would be interested in a trade. So far, I'm happy. Now, I'm off buy a new holster. Theisholsters.com