Loggerhead, I have more info. for you. I still love it very much, but I took a friend to the range because he wanted to shoot one before he bought one. They didn't have the 40 cal. instock so he bought the 45. We went to the range Tuesday (off for Mardi Gras) and I shoot the 45 a whole lot better. The 40 has a very sharp kick and will make you flinch. The 45 has more off a straight back, not as bad kick. Like I said, I'm very happy with the XD 40 and will keep it, but I also shot a Glock 45 for the first time Tues. and put 10 rounds in less than a 3" group at 10yds :?: I am keeping a 6" or less group at 10yds and 25yds with the XD. I know have over 500 rounds through it and 4 different brands of ammo with no jams or trouble of any type except for my wife complaining about all of the ammo i've bought.