Wow, great info...thanks for all the feedback, looks like I have some homework to do.
Sounds like alot of people like the Springfield, I’ll look into it.
I just have heard that Ruger has a good reputation....
The only other one that feels good in my hands is the Taurus Millenium...
This may help a little more on deciding between Springfield XD, Glock and Smith and Wesson M&P Compact series: http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1078735