I purchased my then new 3914 from the LAPD department store, back in the early 90's, as I recall. The price was right, it felt good, so I purchased it along with an also new 625 3" Model of 1989. I have never been a 9mm fan, so I expected to use it rarely. I discovered that it was so reliable, accurate to point of aim, and easy to carry, it became my primary care piece and there is rarely a day that goes by it isn't with me. I believe reliability is formost in any gun you carry, and if it shoots well, and you shoot it well, caliber is not of primary concern. It is an amazing gun to shoot, and will undoubtedly remain my primary CCW gun indefinately.

Having purchased the gun in roughly 1993 (?), I have carried it considerable more than 1000 days so I have approximately 5500 plus reasons to believe the 3914 is the best CCW auto!