4. decocker and manual safety(with safety on the pin should be blocked and not just the trigger).
5. fast target accquisition sights ( eg 3 dots or glock type sights , and perferrably night sights to glow in dark)
6. medium or just compact size for concealed carry( but in no way the compactness should compromise the reliability and durability factor. meaning, size factor can be compromised but not the reliability and long service life factor of the gun).
7. smoothest and lightest trigger pull possible as in my experience trigger pull adds considerably to acccuracy.
8. light weight if possible (but not at the stake of any traits mentioned above).
Extremely reliable out of the box and very accurate combat sights. I have 3 1/2 lb trigger, and tritium and da-glo light pipe sights. Safety is all in your head with good training.
Except for number 4, I carry a Glock Mod 30.
dear all glocks have ejection ports upwards(including glock30). i have tried alll glocks and all of them sometimes eject carteridge upwards and backwards on my torso or face.