have you thrown it down in the mud and tried to fire it yet? That is my big test, and I am wondering if anyone has done this....I have very fat fingers, and most small sidearms have way to small a trigger guard / trigger area for me to safely pull and aim without an accidental discharge...the area in the XD sub is perfect...
I must admit I have never tried this test. I have three handguns - a S&W .357 that I bought for myself as a coming of age present about 25 years ago; a S&W .32 revolver that my granddad owned and left to me; and the XD 9mm that my dad bought for me last year. I have long wanted a semi-auto but had felt reticent about the purchase price given other financial obligations for the family. Since my dad wanted to buy the gun for me as a gift, my wife couldn't really object. I am VERY happy with my XD, and one of the things I really like about it is the fact that with my .357 I would have to use my second speed loader before I would have to change the magazine once with the XD.