My vote for the Ruger is based on price / reliability. The Ruger 40 was the first pistol bigger than a 22 that I bought. No regrets. I' ve got a souped up Colt 1911 series 70 that is very finicky (yeah I know it' s ' cause of the modifications). Fact is (to me) if you ever NEED a good reliable pistol, the Ruger P series will serve you well. Besides that, I was able to afford ammo for it when I bought it. I' ve never shot the Browning but I only hear good things about it. I own several high dollar firearms now (not bragging), but I still respect my Ruger.

Furthermore, I appreciate differences in opinion.

Besides being unrefined, can anyone say anything bad about a P series. (Looks don' t count for me ' cause I like the way they look)

Jake