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I am really grateful to you for your post. I have and carry 2 H.P.s, and have been concerned about durability when using Cor-Bon loads, my favorite. I won't do it anymore though, except when necessity dictates otherwise.

I am encouraged to learn that the newer models are much stronger. I favor powerful handguns, and +P+ or more places the 9mm where I want it. Is it as reliable with stiffer loads ? Is there any data on this ? I have switched to revolvers for all but the most discrete carry situations, having had automatics balk, jam, and cause me to lose confidence in them, as a class...unless used as a last-ditch backup for a rifle or shotgun, which I suppose was and is the Military rationale for them. I often carry handguns as my primary arm, not just a side-arm. I hate it when they "go click," or don't even do that as my Mustang Pocketlite once did, and can do without the stressful apprehension. My Brownings, however, have never had a bad moment in our lives together, and I have learned to rely upon that...except for concern about what my old friend, an ex-sniper, jump instructor, employer, and SOF editor called a "European policewoman's cartridge," as it is typically loaded.

Flame-on world. When it's MY butt on the line, I makes my own choices.

You could get a .40 version and a 9mm (or .357 SIG) barrel. They have an extra locking lug, for a total of 3 on the slide and barrel. Probably overkill and not really necessary, unless you're going to be shooting lots of hot loads. .357 SIG is a .40 case with a 9mm bullet, kind of.