I had noticed quite a few postings that where favorable to Ruger. I carry the SR40C, and it's not that I am a fanboy, but they had a well rated product at a really decent price (at the time). I am also on other Brands forums. I never bad mouth any other manufacturer. I do have a personal bias against firearms made in third world countries (Brazil, Argentina, Korea, Turkey or anything from the Arabian Gulf... my only exception would be Israeli made firearms) The only issue i have with Glock is that it feels UNCOMFORTABLE to me. The Ruger Brand has always impressed me because they do what they do without having police or military contracts. They are a top notch civilian supplier of arms. So thanks for the kind posts on Ruger , that I have seen here. It kind of validates this NEWBIE that i had taken the right path in arming myself for self defense. 8)