I went ahead and bought the SR40. I don,t think it is cheap at all. It shoots great. Handles the 40 very well. The quality seem good. It is more accurate than I am. Good gun in my book. I love shooting it. Ruger has a winner here. I did have a small problem with the roll pin that holds the extractor. Ruger is taking good care of me. New product means new problems. Still a great gun.