I agree that when the Gov, as well as the Taurus versions came out I didn't see the need. As a police officer of 27 years now retired, I teach lots of CWP and NRA classes. After many students asked about my opinion of the concept, I bought the Gov after it came out for the classes. Glad I did. I always wanted a S&W 45ACP revolver and this gave me a multi caliber handgun. I've shot it many times and feel that for inside the home with no kids around there is no better defense handgun. I settled with the Federal Personal Defense .410 000buck. It's cheaper than the Winchester PDX and for me it patterns better. I think the 8 shot in the PDX is silly anyway. I carry it around my farm for copperheads and other vermin. I would not carry it in public for defense with buckshot, and would prefer my 1911 for a 45 ACP platform. But for what I see its purpose as it it surpasses many other handguns.