Went out with a friend to try and decide which 9mm to get. He had a CZSP01, STI Trojan and a tricked out XD. I shot the CZ the best as my groups were much tighter, (20 ft) The Trojan wasnt too far behind. But the XD was just everywhere for me. I really like the feel of the 1911 frame better than all of them. We were almost done shooting and he pulled out his Springfield, My groups were sooo tight and the muzzle kick on that 40 was so minimal. Now im so confused on which weapon o get. I know I cant drop 3500.00 for one of those Springfields, but now im considering switching my seach from a 9mm to a .40. We have a few small competitions out here, but manly we will just go out target shooting. I know they 9mm and a .40 cal are two different calibers but I was really impressed with that .40. He told me to try and find a Dan Wesson SSC .40 or a Trojan from dawson precision. My budget is tight right now 1200-1400.00. If anyone knows or has a solid .40 for that price plmk. Thanks