I live in Springfield, Mass about two miles from the Smith and Wesson factory. They have a nice shooting center where you can try out different handguns and I love their 1911. Very solid gun, great trigger, and even with the cheap ammo they have there it is real accurate. They are a little big for a carry gun, so I don't know if that is what you are looking for. Another thing, although S&W are really hyping their new M&P line, I think they kinda suck..but just my 2 cents.