Glock and Springfield are great manufacturers, but I have been a Walther fan myself. I own a Walther P99 in 9mm and a P99 in .40 cal. Both preform great, and within 3-5 seconds, a total strip down is made. Both have , no hammer, no safety, and cleaning is easy, simple, and has minimal parts to it. I am not saying Walther pistols are better than Glock or Springfield, and I am not saying Glock/Springfield are better either. I am merely saying they are great guns, awesome to fire for both target and to have for protection, and weight distributed nicely. I carry one on my waist during the day, everyday when I am on the ranch, usually with snake rounds in it, and doesn't get in the way.