I've been hearing lots of good things about the XD. I just might have to look into that one myself.
2003 NRA pistol of the year means something. They make a mini 45, a mini 9, and the XD was 480.00, cheaper than a Kimbar or Glock. Better made than the S&W 40.
The first shot as I said was center bullseye. Shot group was close using 180 grain.